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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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by Norman Weir 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 8-17-12 Hi CVC'rs, Here’s this upcoming week’s club ride recap summarizing the rides and identifying the club ride leaders. Please refer to the individual ride captain’s ride announcement emails for specific ride details. Note that each club colored ride has a “Ride Captain” with a team of “Ride Leaders” who will lead the specific announced rides as posted by the Ride Captains. Everyone is invited and encouraged to take part in leading and assisting the rides, just contact the ride Captain and they will tell you all you need to know. This weeks away ride was rescheduled to coincide with the upcoming Cool Breeze on 8/18/2012; therefore. We will be riding the Cool Breeze as this month’s away ride. Saturday, 8-18-12: 8:30am Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Purple Ride : Hidden Valley out and back. Please print the route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303590 Gold Ride is heading riding Agoura, North Ranch Wildwood, Please print the route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1448890 Red Ride: is going to the coast and deciding on a return route, With Orange Rides: Agoura, North Ranch Wildwood with possible extension. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1448890 Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: North Ranch, Agoura and around the lake with AJ. Social Ride: Route Northern Thousand Oaks with the option of adding an extensionwith,Dale S Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold ridesStart Location Citibank Parking, Gold start at 5:15 and Red Leave at 5:30: Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot With Sheri L Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM With Kent K and Joan S Thursday Picnic Ride from Westlake Association Building area Start Time 5:30 PM With Sherrie F Inclement Weather Policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route is wet it is our club’s policy to cancel scheduled club ride. Should club members choose to meet and ride in inclement conditions the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Upcoming Events: Family Fun Ride: The Family Fun Ride flagship by Henry Montalvo is quickly becoming a big success with new faces joining in for a fun and leisurely ride with friends and family. Mark your calendars for the Next upcoming Fun Ride date to be announced. Planned away rides: Please note that due to road and weather conditions routes are subject to change. Inclement weather policy applies to all rides. August 18th: We will ride the cool breeze event instead of the scheduled away rides. September 8th: Zuma Beach Routes. October 13th: Solvang the Sideways tour. November 10th: Pine Mountain and Ojai. December 8th: Santa Clarita

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride 8/12 9:00 North Ranch, Agoura and Westlake
by Norman Weir 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

CVC Sunday Purple Ride 8/12 9:00 North Ranch, Agoura and Westlake Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings CVC Purple riders, friends and family!!! SHORT ride since Saturday will be a ~HOT~ one! Please bring LOTS of ~WATER~!!! This Sunday August 12th Purple Ride will be riding up Westlake through North Ranchm over to Agoura and around Westlake. Route it is approximately 20.5 miles with the option to include Hidden Valley. Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1595291 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 9:00 AM. 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 Sunday 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-Mandatory * Water or Sports Drink * I.D. * Cell phone * Spare tube * CO2 cartridge or hand pump * Patch kit * Route slip 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. Be safe. Norm

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Fw: Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

Sent from my Motorola Smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint! -----Original message----- From: dale.smith1(a)usbank.com To: dpssmith(a)aol.com Sent: Fri, Aug 17, 2012 17:14:37 PDT Subject: Sunday Social Ride

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday August 18th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 16 Aug '12

16 Aug '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday August 18th, 8:30 AM*** 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. ** *I will be out of town this weekend. So you will have yo organize yourselves. If you want to help with the ride, please send me an email.* *Route: Agoura, North Ranch, Wild Wood, Home on Erbes. 33.3 Miles; 3,113 Feet *Water & Toilets: Mile 13.0 (Oak Canyon Community Park) Water & Toilets: Mile 24.6 (Wildwood Elem) Regroups will be...TBD For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1448890** * *Upcoming Rides*- Stunt, Woodranch, The Wall, Old Topanga, and a "NEW" Route * * The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14+ mph. 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. *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**. We will regroup regularly and 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 8/18 8:30am Hidden Valley
by Beth McElhenny 16 Aug '12

16 Aug '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8/18 8:30am Hidden Valley Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley, (out and back) Hi Purple Riders, May need someone else to be the Ride Leader this Sat - but this is an easy route - so if I'm not there - please watch out for each other and wait at the regoup spots (Firehouse & end of HV road). This Saturday will take you out to Hidden Valley (out and back). Below 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 20.7 miles with only 880ft. of climbing. Remember, there will be an extra loop around the lake when we get back for those looking to extend their mileage with five more on the flats! Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303590 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. 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 Sunday 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-Mandatory Water or Sports Drink I.D. Cell phone Spare tube CO2 cartridge or hand pump Patch kit Route slip 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. CVC Purple Team! :-)

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday August 18th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 16 Aug '12

16 Aug '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday August 18th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Local Route: Thousand Oaks open space which will follow the same route as the gold ride. Away Route: Cool Breeze Century From Ventura School District parking lot 255 West Stanley Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001. Hi Everyone, On Saturday August 18th. starting at 8:30 AM the local ride is Thousand Oaks open space. The first re-group will be at Chanel Island University followed by a stop at Leo Carrillo State Beach for restroom and water; last water stop after the first stinger on Decker. This week we are riding the Cool Breeze Century as the away ride, which starts at the Ventura School District parking lot at 255 West Stanley Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001 . Some riders are starting from the first rest stop (Exit Bates and turn left from the 101 North) this group start riding at 8:00 AM. I along with several others are riding the double metric and starting from the School District Parking area at 7:00 AM. Local Route: Thousand Oaks open space. Rreference detailed map and route slip below for details: Additional extensions can be added to route to make it more challenging. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1448890 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. Even though we are attempting to offer our coolest ride routes during high heat days, here are some considerations and situations that you should be aware of for riding in high heat in our area: 1) Stay hydrated and be aware to keep your electrolytes balanced 2) Road surface conditions: asphalt tar & repair drips become semi liquid and especially slippery example: descending Decker/Westlake has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Try to ride over them minimizing tire contact and stay more upright to prevent accidents. 3) Goat head thorns have returned and caused six flats on this past week's Orange ride. Carry and extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs 4) Be aware of signs of heat exhaustion and offer immediate assistance as applicable. Heat Exhaustion Symptoms · Pale with cool, moist skin · Profuse sweating · Muscle crampsor pains · Faint or dizzyfeeling · Headache, weakness, thirst, and nausea · Core (rectal) temperature elevated-usually more than 100 F (37.7 C) and the pulse rate increased Heat stroke symptoms · Unconsciousness or markedly abnormal mental status (dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, or coma) · Flushed, hot, and dry skin (although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water) · Blood pressure may be high or low · Hyperventilation · Rectal (core) temperature of 105 F (40.5 C) or more 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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CVC Local Red ride : Sat. 8-18-12 Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Hi AllAs you probably already all know, this Sat. is Ventura's "Cool Breeze Century" Quite a few of us will be doing this ride but for those Red Riders staying localeven though we've ridden the Coast on the past couple Sat.'s I think the hot weather still calls for a Coast ride. Here are the logistics ..... Saturday, August 18th, 8:30am Westlake Village Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: NE corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Westlake-Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-Coast Route & return either Mulholland or Decker? Here's the route: 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 We'll decide there upon return route: Deer Creek Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy - probably the coolest option Decker Canyon - for a little harder climbing challenge Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon 8:30am Sat. in WestlakePlease organize yourselves into the Red Riders group and have a nice, safe ride.See you locally Next Sat. Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain 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. e: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce _______________________________________________ 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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Thursday August 16th - North Ranch Ride (Start Westlake @ 5:30 pm)
by Sherrie Felton 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Come on out and join CVC this Thursday August 16th for the North Ranch Ride. Please see the route slip for details. The Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. ROUTE: North Ranch + optional lake lap cool down. 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 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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