Thank you Chuck for going to the meeting on our behalf. I, and I am sure
many others, appreciate this information as well as having you in our
corner. Very interesting on the ebikes.
Here are May’s meeting summary notes for the City of Thousand Oaks Bicycle
Advisory Team (BAT) - pdf version attached.
Interested parties can go directly to the T.O site: https://toaks.gov/bikes
Best,
Chuck
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Sheri
Sorry for the late notice. As we discussed last week, our new start time
for summer is 8:30.
Tomorrow we will go out to Cold Canyon for an out and back.
Here is the route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51607694
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Sheri
Thinking about CVC’s added emphasis on safety, I thought this might be of
interest to you.
Michigan State University (MSU) is conducting a survey to inquire about
bicyclists' experiences with rumble strips along the edge or shoulder of
rural highways. The responses will be used to recommend guidelines and
design options that will contribute to riders' safety and comfort. Thought
this is being done by MSU, the results could have national implications as
the survey results could shape future road design standards at a national
level
*Survey Link: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
<https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eahCLxyxvk7ETMq>*
The survey says “rural highways” and I had to think about that a bit as my
first inclination was to say that we do mostly city riding. But *many of
the roads we ride on fit the definition of a “rural road.”* After reading
the definition below I realized that most of my miles would qualify as
being on rural roads. This would include stretches of Potrero going past
CSUCI, Hueneme, and Las Posas heading to PCH (through farmland), parts of
Santa Rosa Rd., and might also include Mulholland and the many canyon roads
we ride (where center rumble strips are already installed).
*A rural road is defined as* a low-to-moderate capacity road located
outside the urban boundary, which serves to move traffic to local streets
and arterial roads, as well as provide access to rural property. These
roads are often referred to as low-volume roads due to the lack of motor
traffic and are part of a network that begins at the village level,
primarily used by pedestrians and cyclists.
It might be good to have as many CVC members complete the survey as
possible so the voice of cyclists are heard.
Thanks,
Sheri
*Last day for clothing store! Look now as we will not open again until
fall!*
Our team clothing store is closing this weekend. . You can place your
orders at home using the link below. These kits run pretty true to size. I
highly recommend the Volarie Elite fit as it seems best for everyone.
We have vests, jackets, bibs, shorts and even a sleeveless jersey for the
hot summer days ahead.
Please note though, orders do take up to 7 weeks as they are custom made.
You can pick your color and style and it is all so easy!
See all pages of the site.
If you have any questions, let me know.
Your team store is live and ready for orders! That's it!
We do not have any coupon codes as we are getting the best price possible
with a quantity discount built in for you.
Team Store Web Address:
teamstore.agile-sportswear.com/store/conejo-valley-cyclists/
<https://sender3.zohoinsights.com/ck1/2d6f.327230a/94feec00-5047-11f0-9b8d-f…>
*Members/Customers who wish to sign in to an account they created must go
to the ABOVE link or directly to teamstore.agile-sportswear.com
<https://sender3.zohoinsights.com/ck1/2d6f.327230a/94feec00-5047-11f0-9b8d-f…>
.
July 6th is the final day!
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Sheri
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4th of July unofficial ride.
Meet at the Landing 8:30
Landing, North Ranch, Agoura, Malibou lake, Lobo Canyon
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38067454
38.5 and 2641'
This is a route that is easy to shorten to around 20 miles or extend for some extra miles and climbing.
Thursday's ride meets at Starbucks 9am
Kim's birthday ride, celebrate with her on the PCH and Mulholland
60.7 miles 3907'
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51486769
For those who want to celebrate with her but not ready for 60 miles, ride out to Dos Vientos,
then back via Lynn and Greenmeadow.
30.3 miles and 1937'
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48285123
Jerry Scott
805 404-8525
[Conejo Valley Cyclists]
Summer time change Starts this weekend! July-September
Saturday rides start at 8:00 and Sunday rides start at 8:30
This week's Safety tip:
SUMMER CYCLING SAFETY: HYDRATION AND FUELING TIPS
As the summer heat rises, it's extra important to stay on top of your hydration and nutrition. Especially on those long, hot rides that climb into the 90's.
Why is this a safety issue? When you don't hydrate or fuel properly, performance drops fast. You feel sluggish, lightheaded, crampy, or disoriented. It's not fun anymore and you're in survival mode which can lead to accidents.
To ride well AND feel good during and after your ride, proper fueling and hydration are essential.
* BRING ENOUGH WATER- aim for at least one 20-24 oz bottle per hour of riding.
* REPLACE ELECTROLYTES- Sweating= sodium loss. Replacement amounts vary according to your sweat rate, temperature, humidity, duration, and intensity of exercise. Without replacing it, your body struggles to retain fluid and your muscles may cramp. With that in mind ensure you are including electrolytes with 400-800 mg of sodium per serving/per hour. LMNT is a great low-calorie option (1000mg/ serving), there many other good options.
* FUEL YOUR RIDE WITH CARBS- Plan to consume 30-80 grams of carbs per hour (adjust based on body weight)- natural foods, energy bars, gels, chews, carb-based powders, bananas, even PB&J. Without carbs, your energy tanks empty and your ride will grind to a halt.
* START EARLY, STAY AHEAD- Hydrate the hours before your ride and start eating early- don't wait until you feel thirsty or tired. Once you fall behind it's hard to catch up.
For a deeper dive take a look here: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2007/02000/Exercise_and_Fluid_R…
Carry more than you think you need. Know your route and where you will have opportunities to refill. Take care of your body, and it will take care of your ride. Let's stay strong, healthy, and safe this summer!
Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks
CVC Biweekly Social MTB, July 3rd @ 5:30pm
Location: Lower parking lot Cheeseboro
Ride
Leader
Route
Miles
Climb (ft.)
Map
MTB
Kent
1 818 802-0826
Cheeseboro-Palo Comado / Shepherds Flat / Sulphur Springs
9.5
808
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37340348
Saturday Rides, July 5th @ 8:00am
Please do not park in the row next to the houses.
Ride
Leader
Route
Miles
Climb
(ft.)
Map
Red
Taylor
1 805 390-2200
Black route 1
45.6
2705
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077
Orange
Terry
1 805 490-4616
Orange Saturday 7-5
54
3362
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51516803
Orange
Light
Peter
1 805 340-9551
Tour de Moorpark College via Westlake>Long Canyon>Erbes
45.9
2835
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41108219
Gold
TBD
CVC Gold Tour de T.O.
36.9
2341
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29397344
Mellow
Yellow
No Drop
Ride
Jeanne
1 805 368-7924
Westlake, Kanan Loop to Medea Creek Park and Chesebro
21.4
1219
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221
Sunday rides July 6th @ 8:30am
Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons.
Please Park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses
Ride
Leader
Route
Miles
Map
Social
No Drop
Ride
Bart
1 805 807-8566
Starbucks to Lobo Canyon and back
24.7
1462
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39522293
Gold
Orange
Not Scheduled
When riding with us, you will:
* Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably.
* Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels.
* Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads.
* Ensure your bike is in good working order.
* Descend carefully!
* Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines.
* Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
* If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides.
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Hey CVC MTB’rs
This week on our shortened Fourth of July week, let’s go out and ride
Cheeseboro.
We will meet in the lower parking lot and ride the overlook route and down
sulfur.
We roll at 5:30 PM.
Then we can kick off the three day weekend with some beverages and laughs.
I will see you out there on Thursday evening!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37340348
Kent Koral
(818) 802-0826
