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CVC Ride Preview-January 7, 2015
by Cameron Young 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

CVC RIDE PREVIEW January 9-January 15 ------------------------ Who wants to sweep?...... .....Since we have committed to riding in a group, and we all are watching out for each other, let's share in the sweeping duties. It's only until the next re-group spot. Plus, it gives a chance to relax, smell the roses a bit, and ensures that everyone gets back safely. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot CVC Memorial Ride We gather together to remember and commemorate our friends & members who are now in a more peaceful place. We'll all ride together as a group to Peter Strauss Ranch on Mulholland for a group picture & brief remembrance. Please wear your club kit for the group picture which we'll post to the club website. Red, Orange, Gold, Purple-Leaders: Jim Doane, Gary Silver, Cam Young, Mike Hackett, Bill Sietsema. This will be a combo ride for all levels riding together to Peter Strauss Ranch with alternatives for returning. The base route will be Rock Store via Cornell. From there, riders will have four choices: Return the way we came via Mulholland and Cornell (best route for those not wanting to descend upper Westlake) or, Stay on Mulholland, climb Rock Store and return to Westlake, or, go upper Encinal, and then again choose to return to Westlake, or, descend via Encinal to the coast, stopping at Leo Carrillo for water/restrooms. From there riders can choose which canyon to return on. Route links for reference: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6742325 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5179014 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5179223 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Gold leader: Dale Smith Orange leader: TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1411476 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874265 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-Discontinued until next Spring Racer Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing parking lot This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-Discontinued until next Spring Red Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. ** This is considered a "no drop" ride. The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! Cameron “Cam” Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 805-217-6659 Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.

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Wed. Afternoon ride!
by SHERI 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Just a quick reminder!!! BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! Come on out and join me! Leaving from Landing at 3:30 today! Sheri

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Wed. Afternoon Ride!
by Sheri Leiken 04 Jan '15

04 Jan '15

I am BACCCKKKKKKKK! The Wednesday afternoon ride is back and ready to roll with only longer days ahead each week! It is supposed to be just beautiful THIS Wednesday. Let's plan on leaving the Landing at 3:30 for about a 19-21 mile ride with a gold+ pace! We will either go Malibu Lake or Hidden Valley depending on wind. Looking forward to seeing lots of you out there to start the new year with afternoon riding!!! It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, or excess wind, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. We will meet IN THE LANDING parking lot at the entrance. Let me know if you will be there, Sheri https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/bf/88/fb/bf88fb106d7f5276efa9b3d14 3c3543d.jpg.

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CVC-Orange route update-PLEASE READ!!
by Cameron Young 02 Jan '15

02 Jan '15

CVC PREVIEW ADDENDUM January 2, 2015 Since we're not sure about riding along PCH because of the closure due to mud slides, the Orange route has been changed. Saturday’s Orange Ride-8:30am at The Landing parking lot Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290133 Note: The route does not show this but the ride starts at The Landing and will include a lake loop before continuing on. Cameron “Cam” Young CVC Ride Director 805-217-6659 Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.

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CVC Ride Preview-December 31, 2014
by Cameron Young 31 Dec '14

31 Dec '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW January 3-January 8 Happy New Year! -UPCOMING RIDE- CVC Memorial Ride Next Saturday, January 10 We gather together to remember and commemorate our friends & members who are now in a more peaceful place. Please put this date in your calendar. We'll all ride together as a group to Peter Straus Ranch on Mulholland for a group picture & brief remembrance. Ride leaders will post routes for the rides afterwards. Please wear your club kit for the group picture which we'll post to the club website. ------------------------ Who wants to sweep?...... .....Since we have committed to riding in a group, and we all are watching out for each other, let's share in the sweeping duties. It's only until the next re-group spot. Plus, it gives a chance to relax, smell the roses a bit, and ensures that everyone gets back safely. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red Leader-Red Rush-TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Leader-Red Standard-Jim Doane Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3977009 Orange Leader- Gary Silver Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289501 Gold Leader-Gold Rush: Cam Young (Same route with a faster pace) Leader-Gold Standard: Mike Hackett Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6134436 Purple** Leader: Bill Sietsema Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6716080 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Gold leader: Dale Smith Orange leader: TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874265 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-Discontinued until next Spring Racer Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:30pm-Check your emails for starting location announcement. Hump Day Ride-On hiatus until the new year This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon…. with some refreshment and socializing afterwards. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-Discontinued until next Spring Red Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. ** This is considered a "no drop" ride. The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! Cameron “Cam” Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 805-217-6659 Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.

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CVC Ride Preview-December 24, 2014
by Cameron Young 24 Dec '14

24 Dec '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW December 25-January 1 Merry Christmas Everyone! Who wants to sweep?...... .....Since we have committed to riding in a group, and we all are watching out for each other, let's share in the sweeping duties. It's only until the next re-group spot. Plus, it gives a chance to relax, smell the roses a bit, and ensures that everyone gets back safely. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red Leader-Red Rush-TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Leader-Red Standard-Jim Doane Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3571927 Orange & Gold Leader-Orange: Bart Leader-Gold Rush: Cam Young (Same route with a faster pace) Leader-Gold Standard: Mike Hackett Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4689896 Purple** Leader: Bill Sietsema and Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874265 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Gold leader: Dale Smith Orange leader: TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818966 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3427141 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-Discontinued until next Spring Racer Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:30pm-Check your emails for starting location announcement. Hump Day Ride-On hiatus until the new year This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon…. with some refreshment and socializing afterwards. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-Discontinued until next Spring Red Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. ** This is considered a "no drop" ride. The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! Cameron “Cam” Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 805-217-6659 Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.

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CVC-Holly Jolly Ride
by Cameron Young 21 Dec '14

21 Dec '14

Holly Jolly Ride aka: the CVC Christmas Eve Day Ride Time: 10am, Wednesday Location: The Landing parking lot, we'll park towards the front so we won't crowd the shops doing business. Route: 7 Minute Hill via Cornell. For those pressed for time or want to have a short one, just continue on Cornell and loop around Lake Malibou and head back. Come on out to enjoy what should be a warm and sunny day with some spectacular canyon views before starting the holiday preparations. Unrelated ride note: The Tuesday "Night Riders" ride will be on hiatus until after New Years. Cameron “Cam” Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 805-217-6659 Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.

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CVC-PLEASE READ!!-Ride Preview Route Additions
by Cameron Young 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW December 19-December 25 -----Additions marked in red!----- Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. Hey, you ok?....... .....Instead of riding by asking if a cyclist with a mechanical has everything, maybe stop for a few minutes and lend a hand, or at least some company. It's always easier catching back up with a few friendly wheels to share the load with. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red Leader-Red Rush-TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Leader-Red Standard-Jim Doane Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6643351 Orange Leader: Gary Silver Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6649383 Gold Leader-Gold Rush: Cam Young (Same route with a faster pace) Leader-Gold Standard: Mike Hackett Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5042837 Purple** Leader: Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6603761 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Gold leader: Dale Smith Orange leader: TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2181943 Social Ride-Leader: TBA Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2896821 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-Discontinued until next Spring Racer Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:30pm-Check your emails for starting location announcement. Hump Day Ride-This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon…. with some refreshment and socializing afterwards. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Christmas Day....no rides scheduled! Go Thursday Ride**-Discontinued until next Spring Red Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. ** This is considered a "no drop" ride. The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! Cameron “Cam” Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 805-217-6659 Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.

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CVC Ride Preview-December 18, 2014
by Cameron Young 18 Dec '14

18 Dec '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW December 19-December 25 Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. Hey, you ok?....... .....Instead of riding by asking if a cyclist with a mechanical has everything, maybe stop for a few minutes and lend a hand, or at least some company. It's always easier catching back up with a few friendly wheels to share the load with. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red Leader-Red Rush-TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Leader-Red Standard-Jim Doane Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6643351 Orange Leader: Gary Silver Route link: tba Gold Leader-Gold Rush: Cam Young (Same route with a faster pace) Leader-Gold Standard: Mike Hackett Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5042837 Purple** Leader: Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6603761 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Gold leader: Dale Smith Orange leader: TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: tba Social Ride-Leader: TBA Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2896821 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-Discontinued until next Spring Racer Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:30pm-Check your emails for starting location announcement. Hump Day Ride-This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon…. with some refreshment and socializing afterwards. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Christmas Day....no rides scheduled! Go Thursday Ride**-Discontinued until next Spring Red Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. ** This is considered a "no drop" ride. The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! Cameron “Cam” Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 805-217-6659 Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.

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Fwd: Hillcrest Drive Restriping Project Phase I - City Council Construction Contract Dec. 16th
by henry montalvo 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

Hey CVC'rs, The below message was sent to me regarding the Hillcrest Drive Restriping Project. Henry Montalvo President, CVC __________________________________ Hi, Tomorrow (Tuesday) night the Thousand Oaks City Council will be asked approve plans and specifications and award the construction contract ($183,000) for the Hillcrest Drive Restriping Project (Phase 1) . see link below. The City Council always welcomes public comments on City projects and your support is always appreciated. You're welcome to fill out a comment card and/or speak when the project is brought up for discussion. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Arts Plaza. http://www.toaks.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=29629 Thanks and have a great holiday! *Kathy Lowry* City of Thousand Oaks Engineer Associate Bicycle Coordinator 805-449-2416 klowry(a)toaks.org

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