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Malibu Lake Ride (Start Westlake @ 5:30 pm)
by Sherrie Felton 22 Aug '12

22 Aug '12

Come on out and join CVC on Thursday August 23rd (that's tomorrow!) for the Malibu Lake Ride. Please see the route slip for details. The Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. ROUTE: Malibu Lake + optional Mulholland East extension DISTANCE: 20-25 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride that includes both Gold and Orange paces averaging 14+/15+ mph. NO DROPS: I wait for the slowest rider at strategic points along the route. DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building. From the 101 Freeway, take Lindero Canyon south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards. You will see a grassy area where we PICNIC after the ride. Park along the curb. PICNIC: If a QUORUM is present, the Post-Ride Picnic will begin around 7:15 p.m. Please bring something to share: cheese crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever; a beverage and something to drink it out of if you don't want to drink it out of the bottle; something to sit on and a warm jacket. Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives, significant others, etc. QUESTIONS: Email me at hatoolah(a)msn.com or call my cell at 908.432.3480. SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit, cell phone are recommended. 2. Please do not call out "clear" at intersections. The intersection may not be clear for the rider(s) behind you. 3. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know at a regroup stop or leave me a message (cell: 908-432-3480). 4. Seasonal safety issues: - Be prepared for heat. Stay hydrated. Carry a sports drink or capsules to keep your electrolytes in balance. Drink before you feel thirsty. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and offer assistance if you see another rider exhibiting these signs. - The tar used to repair asphalt roads can become semi-liquid and slippery on hot days. Example: The Decker/Westlake descent has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Use caution when riding over these areas in high heat. - Be prepared for flats. The “Goat’s Head” thorn, a.k.a. “Puncture Vine” a.k.a. Tribulus Terrestris, has returned to the roads we cycle on. Club rides are seeing an increase in flats caused by these thorns. Carry an extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs. CVC 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. ADDENDUM: Round-the-lakers can start at any time and join us for the picnic at 7:15 p.m. (see note about picnic quorum, above). Regards, Sherrie Felton

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride Aug 25 8:00 AM Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo)
by Beth McElhenny 22 Aug '12

22 Aug '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride Aug 25 8:00 AM Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo) Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot: Westlake Blvd & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo) Hi Purple Riders, This Saturday the Purples are scheduled for the "Petting Zoo" route. As usual, there will be an extra loop around Westlake at the end for those who would like and extra 5 flat miles. Here is a link to the Ride With GPS website that will show you the route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 18.8 miles with 902 ft. of climbing. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303596 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. Please come EARLY for parking! To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 The Purple ride is a beginner club ride with a 12-13 mph average pace but is open to all levels. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. Please check your bike prior to Saturday and make any necessary repairs. Although the Purple ride is a "no drop" ride, for the enjoyment and safety of the participants, we will keep a 12-14 MPH average. If you feel you are not Purple ready, but want to work up to the Purple level, please contact the Ride Captain who will gladly give you some pointers and advise. We strongly recommend that you come out and meet the riders! The best stepping stone to grow into a Purple rider is to ride around Westlake! When you can sweep those 5 flat miles at a steady 12 to 14 mph pace, and still feel ready for more, then you will be able to handle many of the standard Purple routes. Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip CVC Purple Team! :-)

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CVC Red Ride: Saturday, 8-25-12 8:00am
by Jim Doane 22 Aug '12

22 Aug '12

Hi CVC Red Riders : Here is my proposed Red Ride for this Saturday, 8-25-12 NOTE: NEW SUMMER SATURDAY START TIME OF 8:00AM CVC Red Ride Saturday, 8-25-12 8:00am Citibank Parking lot = NE corner Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village- up Piuma Rd.- across Saddle Peak-down Fernwood-Up Old Topanga Canyon then Calabassas return to Westlake This ride affords us to the opportunity to climb Piuma & ride in the reverse direction of our usual Fernwood climb and then we'll return via' Old Topanga Canyon and Calabassas-Mureau Rd.-Agoura-Westlake Here are my Garmin stats. from a previous time we rode this ride: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/138097301 49. miles, 4,500+ ft. climbing 3:30 approx. riding time 8:00am start: Westlake Village First re-group: Juan Bautista de Anza Park Second re-group: top of Piuma - ocean overlook FYI: Piuma is 2X Rock Store in distance & climbing feet - see if you can ride it in less than 30 min's Third re-group: top of Stunt Rd. - then proceed up Saddle Peak riding to the East, across Tuna Canyon down Fernwood Pacific- back up Old Topanga Canyon See you at 8:00am Jim Doane- CVC Red Ride Captain

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New Start Time for Saturday Rides is 8:00 AM
by Norman Weir 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

New Summer, Saturday start time changing from 8:30 to 8:00 AM: please read compleatly. Members, Saturday's start time is being moved from 8:30 to 8:00 AM effective August 25th through September 29th. This change only applies to the Saturday Morning Start Time. Wheels will be rolling at 8:00 AM. Saturday's Ride Start Time effective immediately Through September 29th is 8:00 AM. Regards Norm

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TUESDAY MORNING RIDE 8:00!
by sheri 20 Aug '12

20 Aug '12

Sorry 8:30 ers... it was pretty unanimous to go with the 8:00 time. About 2 or 3 wanted 8:30, many wanted 7:30, and most wanted 8, so the compromise is 8:00 for this week! We can sleep like groundhogs all winter! So... ALL, please come join us on the same route, Tuesday morning, Sprouts parking lot, 8:00! More fun to be had by all!!!!! Sheri

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CVC Tuesday Eve MTB ride 6pm Wildwood
by Kent Koral 20 Aug '12

20 Aug '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike ride will ride Wildwood. We will meet at the parking lot at the west end of Arboles. Be ready to ride at 6pm. Routes to be determined. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. This is an intermediate/advanced paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. At this point you probably wont need to use a light except in case we get caught out late. After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral.

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Tuesday morning ride time?
by sheri 20 Aug '12

20 Aug '12

Being that it was already 90 degrees at 10:00, how does everyone feel about 8:00am start time vs.. 8:30? Please let me know your thoughts so I can announce the time by tonight. Sheri

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Tuesday Evening Beg/Int MTB ride, Sycamore Canyon, 6:00pm start
by Joan Sauber 19 Aug '12

19 Aug '12

CVC Tuesday evening Beginner/Intermediate MTB ride. Meet at Wendy & Potrero. Start time is 6:00pm. Let's stay in Newbury Park again this week where temps are cooler. The heat wave is predicted to continue through next Tuesday. We'll discuss how we'll get into the canyon before we head out, but the destination is Two Foxes trail with a Wood Canyon extension. This is a gorgeous ride - my favorite so far. You don't have to have a mountain bike if you're new to the sport. A bike with wide tires and maybe a little front suspension will do to get started. *PLEASE NOTE: This ride is a mix of fire roads and technical single track ridden at a slower pace than the advanced ride.* After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope to see you there! Joan Sauber _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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Tuesday Morning Ride 8:30
by sheri 19 Aug '12

19 Aug '12

Are you ready for another ride through Hidden Valley/Dos Vientos? We have to continue west in search of cooler weather! Let's plan on a 2 hour ride through this area. The Tuesday morning ride is an intermediate recreational ride of about 25-30 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe time. > 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. Sheri 818 621-1713

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New Summer, Saturday start time changing from 8:30 to 8:00.
by Norman Weir 19 Aug '12

19 Aug '12

New Summer, Saturday start time changing from 8:30 to 8:00. Members, The past few weekends have been excessively warm. In an attempt to avoid the Summer's heat, Saturday's start time is being moved from 8:30 to 8:00 AM effective August 25th through September 29th. This change only applies to the Saturday Morning Start Time. Saturday's Ride Start Time effective immediately Through September 29th is 8:00 AM. Regards Norm

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