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Sunday Purple Ride
by Aj Johnson 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

De Anza Park & Back From Citi Bank we'll get over to Agoura Rd the usual way, out the back door of the center right on Townsgate, right on Lake View and turn left onto Agoura Rd. Then head to Kanan Rd and the first regroup on the far side of the intersection (please stay out of the road at any regroup). Carry on to a right on Malibu Hills just past the sheriff's bunker another right onto Calabasas Hills and right again on Lost Hills. Stop and regoup at De Anza Park and take care of... well whatever. Once we are ready do an about face and trace our way back to the start. Now park the bikes away and let's drink coffee and swap lies. NOW FOR ALL THE OFFICIAL STUFF... Purple Ride Info: This is the easiest of the CVC group rides based on lower mileage, a slower average pace and less hill climbing, unless of course the read leader is in a bad mood and wants to torture all the beginners, ok just kidding. Although it is called a beginner recreation ride, there is a minimal amount of fitness required to maintain the 12-13 mph average pace. If you can average 15mph for two laps 'round The Lake (Westlake) you are there but you must promise not to make fun of the ride leader if you drop them. Routes vary in length from 12 to 25 miles with a maximum of 1500 feet of climbing. We do our best to ensure no one gets dropped on this ride by having frequent regroups. Ride leaders can almost always use an extra volunteer (slave) to help the ride leader. If you are a fit rider using the Purple ride as an active rest ride be aware this will be active rest with the emphasis on s-l-o-w, be patient and keep the pace down, try something completely different, stay with the group, share some of your knowledge with the newbies and help the ride leader. 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. See all the British memebers will still be there astonished that nobody else is riding what with the weather being so jolly. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. This is the time to brag and tell lies about what you did on the ride, a time honored tradition. 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.

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, June - 17th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (14 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 25-30 miles max. and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. With Mulholland nicely paved from Las Virgenes to Westlake now, let’s do our Malibou Lake route this weekend, either in the normal or reverse direction. The normal direction takes us down Agoura Rd. to a re-group at De Anza Park. South, down Las Virgenes to Mulholland. Lake Vista Dr. and around Malibou Lake, returning via Cornell. The reverse direction is to ride out to Mulholland Hwy via Cornell and do a loop around Malibou Lake. Then head East down Mulholland Hwy towards Las Virgenes where we will return via Agoura Road. Several optional return routes are available depending on what everyone feels like. See you there!!! Dale After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. Note: 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 or market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants we could be asked to park elsewhere.

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CVC 6-16-12 CVC LOCAL Red Ride :Westlake-PCH-& Retrun route options
by Jim Doane 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: I'm going the lead the Glendora Away Ride this Sat. For those Red Riders staying local ...... Will someone volunteer to lead the troops? - a Coast route is next in our East to West Red Ride rotation CVC Red Ride : Saturday, June 16th, 8:30am Westlake Village (Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: Agoura Rd. & Westlake Blvd.) Westlake -Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-PCH-Yerba Buena Loop around Westlake Lake ( from the East side) L on Westlake Blvd R Portero Rd. R Reino Rd. L Lynn/Portrero Continue through Dos Vientos & Portero Canyon 1st Re-group: CSCI College driveway L Hueneme Rd. L Las Posas L PCH 2nd Re-group: Sycamore Beach Park Options on return route are: Deer Creek Mulholland Hwy Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon See you local red riders next week Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain l.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 16th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 16th 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** BONUS ROUTE!!! *GOLD **Route: Up Rock Store via Cornell, Down Westlake Blvd. from the top, Lake Loop. 30.0 Miles @ 3,000 Feet *Water: Peter Strauss Racnch (@ mile 9) & 1st Stinger on (@ mile 18 or 25). *GOLD **PLUS Route: Up Rock Store via Cornell, Down Westlake Blvd. from the top, Lake Loop. 39.0 Miles @ 3,686 Feet *Water: Peter Strauss Racnch (@ mile 9) & 1st Stinger on (@ mile 18 or 25). For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1114070 Also... *GOLD AWAY Route: Glendora (see map). 39.4 Miles. 2,867 Feet* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1200097 As usual, we will meet at 8:30 am for pre-ride announcements, then split into our groups and depart. The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14 mph. It is mandatory to have and wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag). Please make sure your bike is in working condition as well. *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 and have a fun safe **ride**. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together.* *Things to have:*** Helmet !!! Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop. Tools to perform minor repairs. Chain repair linkage. Inner-tube and pump (or the like). Cellular phone. Food to replenish energy*.* *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. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. 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 elsewhere. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!!

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride June 16, 8:30 AM Piuma
by Beth McElhenny 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride June 16, 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot: Westlake Blvd & Agoura Road (Citibank / Sprouts Parking lot) Route : Piuma 20.0 miles / 1575' climbing http://ridewithgps.com/routes/702127 Hi Purple Riders, This Saturday the Purples will be led by Mike Levy...and he is working on a route for you! I believe this map will suffice: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/702127 PLEASE NOTE that this Saturday is the Road2Recovery Honor Ride that starts at the Sheriff's Station in Calabasas, on Agoura Road (between Liberty Canyon and Lost Hills). The will be rolling out west-bound up Agoura Road, then into Hidden Valley, and so on. You'll be rolling in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION - so be sure to WAVE at those of us you see! 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! :-) Beth McElhenny

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CVC Saturday Orange Level local and away Rides -- Saturday June 16th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level local and Away Rides -- Local Start Saturday June 16th 8:30 AM Away Start 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot for local ride - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Stunt down Fernwood to Old Topanga returning on Mulholland. Weather forecast is for 79 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the mid 60 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday June 16th. starting at 8:30 AM is the local ride which is going up Stunt down Fernwood Pacifica to Old Topanga and returning on Mulholland. In addition there is an away ride with Sag Support Starting at 9:00 AM on Glendora Mt. Rd. - Mt. Baldy Village -Claremont-La Verne-San Dimas-Glendora. This ride have impeccable views as you ride along the ridgeline; however, it is a challenging constant climb to the top. Away Ride only, Ride leader is Jim Doane: Start: 9:00am : Foothill Blvd. & Valley Center Dr., Glendora CA - parking lot on East side of Valley Center Dr. (south of school buildings) Car Driving Instructions: ( 50 miles from Westlake ) Travel to #210 Frwy: East to Glendora Exit: Lone Hill Ave (turn left at bottom of off -ramp: going N) First major intersection is route # 66 = turn left 1 block on Rte # 66 bear to right on a diagonal street called: Compromise Line Rd. about 1/4 mi. = R on Valley Center Ave. look for Glendora H.S. Parking lot on Right side ( East side of road)Glendora High School The following is the route and Jim Doane will be leading this route. http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=1854 Local Ride Route Norm Weir will be leading the local ride: We are riding to San Juan Bautista De Anza for the first re-group then we are making a single file right on Las Virgenes to a Left on Mulholland and a right on Stunt. Please be careful and cautious descending towards Topanga and do not all leave at the same time. No passing on the descent unless on a straight after notifying the rider in front and absolutely no passing on any turns. Fernwood Market is the next re-group before returning on Old Topanga to Mulholland where the water bottles can be filled at the Guard building across from 7Min Hill.Reference detailed map and route slip below for details: Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1314452 Re-grouping Locations: San Juan Bautista De Anza Park for Restroom and Water Top of Stunt; water is on the right side at the concrete driveway just before the top. Fernwood Market at Fernwood and Topanga. The guard building across from 7Min Hill for water. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. The Orange Ride is an Intermediate/advanced recreational ride, 40-60 miles in length.It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet and it is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. Things to have: Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop. Tools to perform minor repairs. Chain repair linkage. Inner-tube and inflated device. Cellular phone. Food to replenish energy. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the rideroute 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. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. 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. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - Lake Malibou
by Jan Grant 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

C'mon out and join me for my final Thursday evening picnic ride! (No, the ride will not end with my leaving! Sherie will be leading it after this week.) If you can't make the ride, come on out for the picnic...around 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) *Route:* *Lake Malibou* - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd, right to Cornell, right, and up Cornell to Mulholland; around Lake Malibou and back the same way. Other alternatives back are up Rock Store or Troutdale and up Kanan. For CVC'rs, longer ride is between a "gold" and "orange" level. No drops. I wait for the slowest rider. *RIDE START:* Triunfo Road just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building in Westlake Village. (From the 101 Fwy, take Lindero Cyn. south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards…where there's grass, sidewalk, the lake…and park along the curb. Picnic is here after the ride.) *TIME:* Those wishing to get in ~20 miles, 5:30, ready to ride. Those just going around the lake can show up at any time. *PICNIC:* After riding - picnic starts around 7:00 p.m. *WHAT TO BRING:* HELMET AND BIKE! For picnic, bring something to share (cheese, crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever…), a beverage (and something to drink it in if you don't want to drink out of the bottle), something to SIT on and a warm jacket. Also bring any friends, neighbors, relatives, S.O.'s and anyone else who might like to join us (preferably with bikes). Don't forget spare tubes, water bottles, etc. *ROUTES:* Longer ride: Routes will include Hidden Valley, Lake Malibou, North Ranch, and wherever. Around the lake: cruise around the lake in wide bike lanes…no left turns…~5 miles each loop…all flat, no discernible hills. *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 Tuesday PM Intermediate/Adv MTB Ride 6pm Cheesebro
by Kent Koral 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermidiate/Advanced Mountain Bike ride will hit Cheesebro Canyon. Park at the lot on Cheesebro Rd North of Driver Ave. Routes to be determined. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5 hours. This is an intermediate/advanced paced ride. 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 visit Ladyface Brewery for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral.

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Cheseboro Canyon, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice to Intermediate MTB ride Meeting this week at Cheseboro Rd and Cheseboro Canyon Rd in Agoura Hills. http://goo.gl/maps/HD2H Start time is 6:00pm This weeks ride is back at Cheseboro. We will follow Cheseboro Canyon Rd all the way up to Shepard's Flat. Then come back down. About 9 miles total. . You do not need a fully suspended mountain bike or any particular mountain biking skills. We will help you get going. I need to stop riding the mountain bike for a while so Joan Sauber will be taking over as the Novice MTB ride leader. She has been at most all of the rides so far and is a good rider and leader. After the ride we will get some needed carb reloading at LadyFace. Any questions you have contact Joan at joan.sauber(a)gmail.com or me by email or phone. See you there! Lee Cole (805) 732-5982 lee(a)bicyclingpenguin.org

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CVC June Away Ride: Sat. 6-16th 2012, Glendora Mt. Rd to Mt Baldy Village
by Jim Doane 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Hi CVC'ers: THREE Saturday's from now ( the 16th) - I propose that we ride in the San Gabriel Mt.'s as this month's "Away Ride" Connie Soloway has generously agreed to drive her car as a SAG vehicle for our water, snacks, supplies & bike tubes & tools So we will be riding "fully supported" this time: We will have coolers & ice - please bring what else you'd like for drinks & snacks and/or a couple $ to help defray the supplies cost Glendora Mt. Rd. - Mt. Baldy Village -Claremont-La Verne-San Dimas-Glendora Saturday, 6-19th 9:00am Start: 9:00am Glendora High School: Foothill Blvd. & Valley Center Dr., Glendora CA - parking lot on East side of Valley Center Dr. (south of school buildings) Car Driving Instructions: ( 50 miles from Westlake ) Travel to #210 Frwy: East to Glendora Exit: Lone Hill Ave (turn left at bottom of off -ramp: going N) First major intersection is route # 66 = turn left 1 block on Rte # 66 bear to right on a diagonal street called: Compromise Line Rd. about 1/4 mi. = R on Valley Center Ave. look for Glendora H.S. Parking lot on Right side ( East side of road) Bike Ride description: See ride # 33 on our club website: cvcbike.org (thanks Mitch) for the "Ride with GPS" route slip & map - link: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=1854 Moderate climbing & beautiful views most of the way in multiple directions: Urban, canyons, reservoirs & mountains. Suitable to Orange & Red Club riders: both in distance & overall climbing feet: Many places to turn around and ride back downhill if you so desire After twenty miles - we'll descend to Baldy Village (water, food, beer) Challenge: while others are 'lunching" at the Lodge - you can climb the extra credit steep switchbacks Then we can ride back either of two routes - we'll see who wants to ride which ..... 1) Downhill to Claremont, La Verne, across a couple small rollers & bike path to San Dimas & Glendora - see the route & map above OR..... 2) Re-ride the route in the opposite direction ( retrace ride - I didn't draw map) - steep but relatively short climb ( .8 mi. out of Baldy Village then mostly downhill on Glendora Ridge Rd. ( some rollers) & GMR back to cars - less traffic this way and nicer canyon views Ride Specifics: Total ride approx. 50+ mile loop Climbing concentrated in first one-third of ride - similiar to our Yerba Buena Rd. The total ride is easier than riding all of Yerba Buena however. If you like our Mulholland Hwy ride from PCH - you'll like this ride even better. First 4 miles (4-12% grades max.) averages 8-9% Then ride across Ridge (4-5%) overlooking Azusa Canyon: Morris Reservoir & San Gabriel Reservoir Last turn - Newman Point overlook : 6.2 miles - before heading due East Top of climbing part: 8.5 Descend to Intersection of Glendora Ridge Rd. at :8.9 mi. Ride for 11.1 miles ( mostly gradual swooping uphills & downhills) Cow Canyon Saddle : at 20.0 miles Steep descent (.8 mi.) to Mt. Baldy Village (at 4,000' elevation) Stop for water-food, beer at Mt. Baldy Restaurant # 1 return route goes down into Claremont -mostly flat with some minor rolling grades across to La Verne, San Dimas & Glendora # 2 return route - retraces the route we rode in on Bike Ride Start: Glendora High School - on Valley Center Dr. Tnen we'll ride ....... N on Valley Center Dr. L Sierra Madre Ave. R Glendora Mountain Rd. 1.7 miles to Little & Big Dalton Canyon- San Gabriel Wilderness- San Dimas Experimental Forest area PLEASE RSVP TO ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS RIDE. - so I can be sure we have enough interest to "proceed" - last time we had 17 -20 riders ( everybody made it- and loved the ride) Jim Doane - CVC Away Ride leader

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