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VENTURA AWAY RIDE UPDATE--PLEASE READ!
by Cameron Young 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

For those riding the Ventura Away Ride, here is some information about the return along Coast Highway from Carpenteria. Ron Parker from Channel Islands Bike Club sent this along. "Hi All: Welcome to the West County! I don’t know if you realize it or not but there is a detour on the 101 between Bates Road and Seacliff. In December Caltrans erected k-rail on the hillside side of the road. All bike traffic now travels behind this k-rail in both directions! Further the southbound on-ramp @ Bates Rd has been closed for reconstruction. This detour doesn’t give you the great views along the ocean but is much safer. It is a bit narrow in spots so single file is in order. So if you are coming to thecoast from Lake Casitas you will have to make a left turn into the off-ramp at Bates Road and stay left of k-rail. If you look at this page you will see more description and photos."

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CVC Weekly Preview
by Cameron Young 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

CVC WEEKLY RIDE PREVIEW and RACE TEAM NEWS March 8-13 Hi all! Wow, looks like we get a weekend of warm sunshine, and with the time change even more rides to choose from next week. First up, we have our away ride on Saturday that starts in Ventura and takes in Lake Casitas, Carpenteria, and a beautiful along-the-coast return. This is a 'can't miss it' ride. Hope to see you there flying the CVC colors! Also, don't miss what the Race Team has got going, see the details below. Now for the facts, just the facts. Saturday: 9am at the Mission Park parking lot Red-Jerry Scott will lead the Crimson Crushers for the away ride RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/539310 Gary Silver takes over the local ride, 8:30 at Sprout's parking lot RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4153900 Orange-Jim Doane leads the Mighty O-Crew on the away ride RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4154927 Local ride will be handled by the group, 8:30 at Sprout's parking lot RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3977009 Gold-Cam will point the 24 Karats around Lake Casitas for the away ride. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107601 Local ride will be handled by the group, 8:30 at Sprout's parking lot RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/477787 Purple-Bill Sietsema will lead Fuchsia Force up to Lake Casitas and back for the away ride RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4058933 Local ride will be handled by the group, 8:30 at Sprout's parking lot RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874173 Sunday: 9am at Sprout's parking lot G.O. Ride-Dale Smith will spearhead the Gorangies around Tapo Canyon. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2181943 Social Ride-Henry Montalvo will lead the Friendly Folk out to Canada Park and back up Erbes. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156 Tuesday: Red/Orange-5:15pm-Dale Smith forwards the group up Rock Store Racer Ride-5:30pm-Jonathan Woodbury starts the Clip In and Go-Go's for a Rock Store 'n more ride. MTB Ride-5:30pm-Kent Koral will help lead the Dirt Devils. Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Landing Ride-Sheri Leiken will lead the Mid-Week Wonders out Hidden Valley and back. Check your emails for any changes early in the week. Thursday: 5:30pm MTB Ride-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. SAFE CYCLING TIP OF THE WEEK: In a group riding two by two, and you are riding the outside line with nobody to the right, do the folks behind you a solid and slide over towards the gutter. If someone wants to pass you, they then don't have to endanger themselves by riding outside of the bike lane. It's always a good habit to get into "riding the gutter" even when going solo. There will always be someone jamming along behind you at some point, and they'll appreciate not having to check over their shoulder for traffic and yell, "On your left!". RACE TEAM NEWS Mitch Albo, Race Team Director reports: "I’m excited to announce the CVC team online store is now open for business! Please get the word out! The prices have a few dollars built into them to help raise money for the team/club. Let's get the whole club sport'n the t's! :) " We agree, get some Race Team merchandise, if you're like me, you can never have enough T-shirts. Here's the link: https://store.jlracing.com/store.jsp?ID=1HFD0EIH8J84G6823529JA5ME33KJMK6KHJ… That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhe

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Tuesday 5:30 Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

Fellow CVC members and Guests, The red race pace Rock Store ride will start on Tuesday March 11th at 5:30 pm PDT. The ride leaves from the Sprouts parking lot. For the first few weeks we will skip the Upper Encinal extension. Citibank / Sprouts - Agoura Road to Cornell - Hammer down Cornell - Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake - Sprint on Lindero to Baronsgate Road. Re-group at the Encinal Y. RWGPS route with Mulholland return ( without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29.1 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> 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 the official 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Bl.(between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Time to Hammer, Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CVC SOCIAL RIDE -- Sunday, March 9th, 9:00 a.m
by henry montalvo 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

*CVC SOCIAL RIDE -- Sunday, March 9th, 9:00 a.m* Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 9:00 am, then split into our groups to depart. *Route:* *Canada Park Loop: 18.4 Miles; 1,852 Feet* * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156>* The *Social Ride* is an ALL level of ride; 20+ Miles; 13+ mph; Moderate to average hill climbing; Regular regroups or stops. *This is a "no drop * *ride**". Please note that the pace is faster than the Purple Ride and slower riders may be inadvertently dropped. * Please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). *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 ridein these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Let's go ride!

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CVC SOCIAL RIDE -- Sunday, March 2nd, 9:00 a.m
by henry montalvo 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

*CVC SOCIAL RIDE -- Sunday, March 2nd, 9:00 a.m* Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 9:00 am, then split into our groups to depart. *Route:* *Canada Park Loop: 18.4 Miles; 1,852 Feet* * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156>* The *Social Ride* is an ALL level of ride; 20+ Miles; 13+ mph; Moderate to average hill climbing; Regular regroups or stops. *This is a "no drop * *ride**". Please note that the pace is faster than the Purple Ride and slower riders may be inadvertently dropped. * Please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). *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 ridein these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Let's go ride!

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CVC PURPLE AWAY RIDE - Saturday March 8th, 9:00 a.m.
by William Sietsema 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

CVC PURPLE AWAY RIDE - Saturday March 8th, 9:00 a.m. Meeting at the Mission Park parking lot** in Ventura promptly at 9:00 am, then split you're your groups for departure. Note that there is limited parking in the Mission Park lot but you can park in a nearby location and ride your bike to the starting point. Ride leader/s for this ride will be: Not identified, please organize yourselves and have a nice rice Route: Ventura to Lake Casitas and Back; 24.2 miles; 1188 feet For a detailed map and route slip, go to: <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4058933> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4058933 Note that there is also a local ride this week, starting from the usual Westlake Village location and riding to Hidden Valley and back. This is the subject of a separate announcement. The Purple Ride is an entry level ride - no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is 20 to 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. 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. Ride note: If you leave the ride for any reason, please pass along the information to the ride leader so that we don't wait at the next re-grouping. 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. Purple Ride Captain - Bill Sietsema ** Driving Directions to start: * Northbound 101 Freeway to the California St. exit * Bear right at top of off-ramp * Go straight through 1st traffic light * Turn Left at Santa Clara St. (next intersection) * Drive West for approximately 1/2 to 3/4 mile to Mission Park Parking Lot on right side of Santa Clara St. If you get to Ventura Ave, you've gone one block too far West

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CVC PURPLE RIDE - Saturday March 8th, 8:30 a.m.
by William Sietsema 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

CVC PURPLE RIDE - Saturday March 8th, 8:30 a.m. Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart. Ride leader/s for this ride will be: Not Identified; please organize yourselves and have a nice ride. Route: Hidden Valley Out and Back; 20.9 miles; 928 feet For a detailed map and route slip, go to: <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874173> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874173 Note that there is also an away ride this week, starting from Ventura and riding to Lake Casitas and back. This is the subject of a separate announcement. The Purple Ride is an entry level ride - no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is 20 to 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. 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. Ride note: If you leave the ride for any reason, please pass along the information to the ride leader so that we don't wait at the next re-grouping. 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. Purple Ride Captain - Bill Sietsema

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LOCAL CVC RED Ride -- Saturday, March 8, 2014 -- 8:30 AM
by Gary 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

CVC RED Ride -- Saturday, March 8, 2014 -- 8:30 AM Meet at Citibank parking lot in Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) at 8:30 AM for announcements, and then split into our groups to depart. RIDE ROUTE: Las Virgenes/Rock Store/Dwn Mullholland/Up Decker/Down Wall 49.2 miles +5940/-5944 ft. (RWGPS is a little higher than actual) For a detailed map & route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4153900 Re-Group spots: 1) Peter Strauss Ranch (Water, restrooms) 2) Top of Rock Store Regroup 3) Leo Carrillo Beach Park ( water, restrooms) 4 Top of Decker Fire Station (water) Safety Tip of the week: Anytime you hit the road after a rain event, take extra caution around curves to ensure you do not encounter any unusual road debris (rocks) that may be present in particular in the canyons on a fast descent. Ride leader for this ride will be: Gary Silver 213 923 0382 The RED Ride is an Advanced level of riding; 50+ Miles; 15+ avg. MPH; Above average to extensive hill climbing; Few regroups or stops ride. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. Few re-groups will allow everyone a chance to ride together. Please let the ride leader know if you do not plan on continuing on the planned route. 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 club rides. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions. However, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle), and not in the area in front of the shops and market. Gary Silver RED Ride Captain _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce Meet at Citibank parking lot in Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) at 8:30 AM for announcements, and then split into our groups to depart. RIDE ROUTE: Las Virgenes/Rock Store/Dwn Mullholland/Up Decker/Down Wall 49.2 miles +5940/-5944 ft. (RWGPS is a little higher than actual) For a detailed map & route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4153900 Re-Group spots: 1) Peter Strauss Ranch (Water, restrooms) 2) Top of Rock Store Regroup 3) Leo Carrillo Beach Park ( water, restrooms) 4 Top of Decker Fire Station (water) Safety Tip of the week: Anytime you hit the road after a rain event, take extra caution around curves to ensure you do not encounter any unusual road debris (rocks) that may be present in particular in the canyons on a fast descent. Ride leader for this ride will be: Gary Silver 213 923 0382 The RED Ride is an Advanced level of riding; 50+ Miles; 15+ avg. MPH; Above average to extensive hill climbing; Few regroups or stops ride. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. Few re-groups will allow everyone a chance to ride together. Please let the ride leader know if you do not plan on continuing on the planned route. 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 club rides. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions. However, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle), and not in the area in front of the shops and market. Gary Silver RED Ride Captain _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce _______________________________________________ nnounce mailing list nnounce(a)mail.cvcbike.org ou can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: ttps://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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Sunday March 2nd. G.O. ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

Hi CVC Members and Guests, Our G.O. Ride is typically 35 to 45 miles long with 2,200 to 4,200 feet of climbing and an average speed of 13 to 15 mph. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 9:00 AM then splitting into our groups and departing. This Sunday it's off to Tapo Canyon via Erbes, Royal and Siquoa. Returning Erringer, Madera and Erbes. 42.5 miles. 4250 feet. For a detailed route slip go to:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2181943 At the ride start we will announce the regroup locations. Should you decide to deviate the ride course please notify the ride leader to prevent unnecessary or lengthily wait times at regrouping locations. This is a "drop ride" meaning that if you can't keep up with the group, and/or catch up within the re-group times - you are "on your own". Your responsibility is to know the route from previous knowledge or by following the route slip. It is possible and/or probable that members can assist others with mechanical & other rider emergencies along the route. Our re-group spots are meant to allow a short break & a chance for riders to catch up so that the group can ride together as much as is possible. 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 the official 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Bl.(between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Have fun and ride safe, Dale

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Corrected Link: Saturday, 3-1-14 CVC ORANGE Ride
by James Doane 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Sorry - the wrong RWGPS link was included for this ride. Here is the correct one.... Saturday, 3-1-14 CVC ORANGE RIDE: Assuming that it WON'T rain on Sat. AM ( see inclement weather policy* - below) Weather Underground "wunderground.com" says 100% Rain for Friday & Sat. though. Here is the Orange ride announcement...... CVC ORANGE Riders: Note a few NEW things this week: (change can be good) 1) This is the 1st Sat. of the month and it's the "wear your club colors" Saturday 2) Jerry Scott & I are leading the Orange ride this week 2) Cam Young is planning on riding with us along with some of his Gold riders who are interested in trying out an Orange Ride ( AKA: a "bridge ride") 8:30am: Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot - Westlake Village ( NE Corner: Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.s) RIDE ROUTE: Agoura Rd.-Malibou Lake-Mulholland Hwy-King Gillette Ranch Piuma-Stunt Rd.-Mulholland-Malibou Lake-Westlake Lake Loop back to start. 43.8 miles 5,715' climbing (as calculated by RWGPS which is always a little higher than actual) For a detailed map & route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3977009 Significant climbs on this route: Piuma = 2X the Rock Store Climb in distance & overall climbing feet Schueren to Stunt Mulholland Hwy from Las Virgenes to Malibou Lake Re-Group spots: 1) King Gillette Ranch ( water, restrooms) 2) Top of Piuma ( on North side with LA overview) 3) Top of Stunt Rd. ( Option: ride up Saddle Peak overlook & back: 3-4 miles?) - if it's clear, this is a great place to see: Santa Monica, Century City & downtown LA 4) Stunt Rd. - concrete driveway ( water) 5) Mulholland Hwy at Cornell Rd. ( near Malibou Lake) 6) Westlake: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for coffee/tea/snacks/restrooms or... Natural Cafe' for lunch food items The ORANGE RIDE definition from the CVC website "cvcbike.org" : Advance intermediate level of riding: 40+ Miles at 13-15+ overall MPH avg. Average to above average amount of hill climbing (typically 2-3 overall climbs) Regular regroups/ stops along the way *Inclement weather policy : If it is actively raining or threatening rain and the roads are wet, the official announced club ride is cancelled. Those club members who ride in these conditons do so at their own discretion, however their ride is not to be considered as an official club ride. Jim Doane- The CVC Stalwart - Helping out leading the ORANGE RIDE now

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