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Updating the Flat Century Start Time from 8:30 to 8:00 AM:
by Norman Weir 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

Updating the Flat Century Start Time from 8:30 to 8:00 AM: Date: Saturday, July 14, 2012 Ride Start Location is Leo Carrillo on PCH near Mulholland. Ride Start Time is 8:00 AM. Route is Leo Carrillo to Carpenteria and back. Please note that the Start Time has changed from 8:30 to 8:00 AM. Arrive by 7:45 AM and be ready to depart by 8:00 AM, the ride will depart on time. By making this change we are hopeful to have sufficient parking. This time change only applies to the flat century. Thanks Norm

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CVC LOCAL Red Ride: Sat. , 7-14-12 Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: As Norm previously stated - this Saturday we have many ride options: 1) Two Away Rides : Harlene's Flat Century & 3 Ventura-Ojai-Santa Paula routes 2) Local Westlake Red ride I'm going to be leading one of the Ventura Away rides, so those Red Riders wanting to ride local, I'd suggest a Coast route to minimize riding in the heat. Saturday, July 14th, 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 ? 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 You can decide there upon the return route: Deer Creek Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy ( maybe this or Decker will be the coolest?) Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon 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.

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 7/14 8:30 Malibu Lake with Mulholland East Extension
by Beth McElhenny 11 Jul '12

11 Jul '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Malibu Lake with Mulholland East Extension Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) This Saturday, the Purple ride will be doing the: Malibu Lake with Mulholland East Extension Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our Malibu Lake with Mulholland East Extension. 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 25 miles with 2244 ft. of climbing (IF you do the extension). Without the extension it is 19.2 miles, with around 1200ft of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1333041 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-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. Roll safely, CVC Purple Team! :-)

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Away Rides Recap
by Norman Weir 11 Jul '12

11 Jul '12

Hi CVC'ers For Saturday, July 14, 2012 (2nd Sat.) We are offering TWO Away Ride choices: ======================================================================================== 1st Away Ride: Ventura-Ojai- OR...Dennison Grade-Santa Paula-Ventura VENTURA-OJAI-DENISON GRADE-SANTA PAULA 8:30 am Mission Park - parking lot Location: E. Santa Clara St. ( between Figueroa St. and Ventura Ave. ) on North side of Santa Clara St. Ride Color Descriptions: 1) Purple Ride: Up bike path from Ventura to Ojai and return Purple: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1396199 2) Gold Ride : From Ojai - return to Ventura via' Creek Rd. Gold http://ridewithgps.com/routes/894361 3)Red Ride: To Ojai-Northern Ojai-Dennison Grade-Santa Paula-Ventura Red/Orange http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1396116 Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd Away Ride with Harlene........ Flat century, close to the cool ocean air. The ride will start at Leo Carrillo Beach (Mulholland and PCH) and return in Capenteria, with a food and rest stop there. It's an "out and back" ride so the route slip attached only shows the 50-mile route to Carpenteria. Unless you have a ride back, you'll be returning on the same route! Leaving at 8:00am and returning approximately 4:00, depending upon your pace. Questions, feel free to contact me. Hope you'll come out and join us! http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1360423 Harlene

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday July 14th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 11 Jul '12

11 Jul '12

CVC Saturday LOCAL GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday July 14th 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. Local Route: Rock Store via Juan Batista & Mulholland; Down Decker around the lake. 31.2 Miles. 3,054 Feet Water & Toilets: Mile 8 (JB Park) Water & Toilets: Mile 15.3 (PS Ranch) Regroups will be... JB de Anza Park, Peter Strauss Ranch; Top of Rock Store; corner of Potrero & Westlake (at the bottom) For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1411451 Next Week - Stunt (subject to change based on the heat) Upcoming Rides- Woodranch, The Wall up Westlake, 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). 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 & 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 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 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 Orange Level Local and Away Rides -- Saturday July 14th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 11 Jul '12

11 Jul '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Local and Away Rides -- Saturday July 14th 8:30 AM Local Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Away Meeting at Mission Parking LotLocation: E. Santa Clara St. ( between Figueroa St. and Ventura Ave. in Ventura) I will be in Ventura participating in the away ride and would appreciate if someone can step-up to lead the local ride. Hi Everyone, On Saturday July 14th. starting at 8:30 AM there are two Orange rides on local and one away. Local Ride is heading to Las Virgenes to Mulholland returning on Westlake. The away ride is To Ojai-Northern Ojai-Dennison Grade-Santa Paula-Ventura The local ride is leaving from the local start to Las Virgenes then making right on Mulholland after stopping at De Anza Park and returning on Westlake Blvd. Include Hidden Valley for additional distance The Away Ride is Leaving from Mission ParkingLot Location: E. Santa Clara St. ( between Figueroa St. and Ventura Ave. ) on North side of Santa Clara St. and riding up to Ojai-Northern Ojai-Dennison Grade-Santa Paula-Ventura. Please refer to the Ride With GPS Map for details. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip of the local ride, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/933241 Re-grouping Locations: Juan Bautista De Anza Park for R/R and Water. Top of Rock Store. 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 Away Ride leaves from Mission ParkingLot Location: E. Santa Clara St. ( between Figueroa St. and Ventura Ave. in Ventura) please review the route and print the route slip. Orange Away Ride: To Ojai-Northern Ojai-Dennison Grade-Santa Paula-Ventura Orange http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1396116 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 July 12th - Ride (5:30 pm) and Picnic (7:15 pm)
by Sherrie Felton 11 Jul '12

11 Jul '12

Come on out this Thursday July 12th and join CVC for a ride out to Malibu Lake via Agoura/Cornell, with an optional Mulholland East Extension (5:30 p.m. Start) and Post-Ride Picnic (7:15 p.m. Start). ROUTE: Malibu Lake + optional Mulholland East Extension - Approximately 25 miles including a scenic climb up and over Mulholland Eastbound to Las Virgenes and a U-Turn back up Mulholland to Cornell. Please take a moment to review the route slip directly below this sentence for complete details. ROUTE SLIP: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1333041 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 each regroup point. 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 small building followed by a grassy area. Look for other cyclists getting ready to ride. Park along the curb. BE PREPARED: A helmet is mandatory. Other things to bring include water or sports drink; I.D. Spare tube(s); CO2 cartridges or hand pump; patch kit; cell phone. SAFETY NOTE: Please do not call out "clear" at intersections. The intersection may not be clear for the rider(s) behind you. 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) so I won't be waiting or looking for you. QUESTIONS: Email me (Sherrie) at hatoolah(a)msn.com or call 908-432-3480. 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. PICNIC: Starts around 7:15 p.m., immediately after we finish the ride. Because we are riding longer during these longer days, the start time is approximate. 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. ATTENTION PICNIC FANS: At the last two Thursday rides, Thursday ride participants opted not to gather for a post-ride picnic. I would like to get a count of those members who will usually attend a Thursday post-ride picnic if one is scheduled. Please email me at hatoolah(a)msn.com. ADDENDUM: Round-the-lakers can start at any time and join us for the picnic at 7:15 p.m. Regards, Sherrie Felton

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CVC Fun Ride -- Sunday July 15th 9:00 AM
by henry montalvo 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

*CVC Fun Ride -- Sunday July 15th 9:00 AM*** Meet at the Citibank Parking Lot in Westlake Village- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home, bring the T-shirts & Kids, and dust off those Banana seat bikes and shine up the cruisers. Join us as we cruise around the lake and through the local neighborhoods. *FUN RIDE **Route: Around the Lake & the Neighborhoods. A Casual 12.0 miles & an easy 309 feet of elevation. We will make a pass by the start area if you need to take a break or leave early. **For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1416327*Water & Toilets: Mile 7 (Bennett Park) Water & Toilets: Mile 12 (Triunfo Park) The *Fun Ride* is designed to be a stress free, community and neighborhood focused ride that teaches our family & friends that you don’t have to wear a jersey to ride the streets of the Conejo Valley. It is a mixed level ride for both adults and kids. Keeping that in mind, we will try to keep the pace leisurely but not lazy; fun but not fast. I hate to be a wet blanket, but please review the notices below... - Please note the inclement weather policy applies. - Route and distance subject to change based on weather conditions (e.g. wind, temperature, etc...). -This ride is NOT appropriate for bikes with training wheels. -ALL Children must be accompanied by an adult (no babysitting please). -ALL riders must have a helmet. *Inclement weather policy*: In the interest of safety, whenever it iseither 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. Hope to see you there, Henry Montalvo Fun Ride Leader310-753-1265

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CVC Classic Bicycle Ride (with Bob Muzio) -- Sunday Juny 15th 9:00 AM
by henry montalvo 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

*CVC Classic Bicycle Ride (with Bob Muzio) -- Sunday Juny 15th 9:00 AM*** Meet at the Citibank Parking Lot in Westlake Village- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Many of us have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes and there are not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to them so CVC has created this quarterly *Classic Bicycle Ride*. We plan on a relaxed pace ride through Hidden Valley, past the estates of the rich and famous, and back to the start, around 20 miles. As always, if you do not have a classic ride but, still want to join us, you are more than welcome to come along. For those of you who have a cruiser or a “banana seat” Schwinn, please join our FUN RIDE on the same day, time, & place* * **** *Classic Bicycle* *Route: Hidden Valley & Back For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289403 * Water & Toilets: The Fire Station - Mile 7.5 & 17* * As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 9:00 am, then split into our groups and depart. *Things to have:*** Helmet !!! - Water - 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. Additionally, non CVC members will be required to sign our liability waiver. 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. For more information, contact: Bob Muzio 818 635 3919 tr_jag(a)yahoo.com

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Special "Wednesday" evening Novice MTB ride, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

Hi Everyone, *The Tuesday evening Novice MTB ride has to be changed to _Wednesday_ evening for this week. *Sorry about the late notice. CVC "Wednesday" Evening Novice MTB ride Meeting this week at Cheseboro Rd and Cheseboro Canyon Rd in Agoura Hills. http://goo.gl/maps/2rb5 Start time is 6:00pm This weeks ride is at Cheseboro Canyon, 9 miles in length with an elevation gain of 600'. You do not need a fully suspended mountain bike or any particular mountain biking skills. We will help you get going. Any questions you have contact me by email. See you there! Joan Sauber joan.sauber(a)gmail.com

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