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Tuesday Night Gold Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 18 Mar '12

18 Mar '12

Hi Gold Riders, We will start this Tuesday evening gold ride to the Rock Store from Citibank location to Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Starting at 5:15pm Same route as the Tuesday Red Ride (without upper Encinal Canyon). Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. With the sun setting early lights make it much easier to see and be seen. Here's the route using "Ride with GPS". Where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/150707 The ride will start at 5:15pm See you then, Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com

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Tuesday Gold Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 18 Mar '12

18 Mar '12

Hi Gold Riders, We will start this Tuesday evening gold ride to the Rock Store from Citibank location to Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Starting at 5:15pm Same route as the Tuesday Red Ride (without upper Encinal Canyon). Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. With the sun setting early lights make it much easier to see and be seen. Here's the route using "Ride with GPS". Where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/150707 The ride will start at 5:15pm See you then, Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com

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Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 3-17-12
by Kent Koral 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Hi CVC'rs, Well once in a while we have to pay the weather piper for the amazing year-round riding conditions we get to enjoy. And it looks like this will be a payment weekend. And hopefully, we get a nice amount of badly needed rain out of this if we can't ride our bikes (except for you die-hards out there). Stay dry! We are still announcing the local rides just in case it doesn't rain on us, but the CVC Inclement Weather policy will be in full effect this weekend. Reminder: We are still looking for volunteers for Cruisin the Conejo coming up on May 5th. We will need help on both Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Contact Sheri Leiken, our Volunteer Coordinator, if you want to get involved. Since the weather just doesn't want to cooperate with our ride schedule, we had to cancel this month’s away ride to Santa Clarita. Look for Jim's post soon for next month’s away offering. Keep in mind that with the new Ride Team Format, you will still see the rides posted by the individual Captains, and lead by the Ride Captain *or* another Ride Team Leader. *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.* Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride Captains individual posts on the mailing list for more information. Also, please see the club's* Inclement Weather Policy* at the bottom of this announcement. Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. · Purple: Old Agoura loop CCW with Beth · Gold: Agoura/North Ranch/LaGranada loop with Ken · Orange: Wood Ranch/Lost Canyon GC Loop with Norm · Red: Rock Store/Upper Encinal/Little Sycamore and back with Jim Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. · Purple: Old Agoura Loop CW with Mike L · Social: Norwegian Grade/Read Rd Bypass with Dale Next Week: · Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride with Kent: See announcement on Monday · Tuesday and Thursday Gold and Red Rides · Sheri's Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride: See Announcement on Monday Soon: - Jan's Thursday Picnic Ride -Look for announcements in the next few weeks - CVC Vintage and Classic Bike Ride-coming in April 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 y'all out on the road and trail! Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists *818-802-0826* <818-802-0826>

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

15 Mar '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, March 17- 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. This week we will go Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return! 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.

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CVC Gold Ride, Saturday 3-17-2012, 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by henry montalvo 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

** *CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 17th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * GOLD LEADER this week: *KEN TAYLOR * *Please read the inclement weather policy as it may rain this weekend.* **** *Route: Agoura Road to the Oak Park Foothills; Up Kanan; Down Westlake; Across Hillcrest; Back Up Paige/LaGranada; School Road Back* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/957962 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. 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 valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. *This is not a "no 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 inflated device. 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. See you there, Henry Montalvo 310-753-1265

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SUNDAY Purple Ride - 3/18/2012 - Old Agoura Loop
by Kelly Pacillas 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Hi CVC Riders, I am one day early for the Sunday ride announcement but I am leaving town and won't be able to send this tomorrow! It looks like we have a strong chance for rain on Sunday but just in case, Michael will be our fearless Purple ride leader, thank you Michael!!! The Old Agoura Loop is on the books if it turns out to be dry...click on the link here to see a detailed map. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 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. CVC Purple Team! :-) Kelly Pacillas 818-564-9260

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 17th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 17th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Simi around Lost Canyon Golf Course. Weather forecast is for Rain and 64 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday March 17th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Wood Ranch in Simi Valley to the Lost Canyon area and returning through Read Bypass. Please be aware that rain is in the forecast for this weekend and if raining or if the road is wet, this ride will be canceled based on the Club's inclement weather policy. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/836977 Re-group Locations: Wood Ranch and Long Canyon for water and rest room. East Los Angeles and Erringer. Reed Bypass 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 and averaging 17 mph.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) 282-2421Rain is in the forecast for this weekend:

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CVC Saturday 3/17 8:30am Purple & (new) Loops!
by Beth McElhenny 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Purple Mar 17th 8:30 am Old Agoura CCW & PLUS & LOOPS Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Old Agoura Loop - Counter-clockwise Hi Purple Riders, TWO Special Notes! It is highly likely it will RAIN this Saturday! If so the rides will be canceled! :-( If it doesn't rain...proceed as planned... AND AND AND our Purple jersey girl, April, will lead Purple Loops around Westlake!!! Purple Loops is for folks who don't feel they are up for a regular Purple ride. Get ready for this Saturday....! I will be sweeping the GOLD ride. We need someone to LEAD the Purple route, which will follow most of the Gold route, so....if you're fast enough, you'll be sweeping the Golds with ME! :-D Since most of you have ridden this route with me in the past, you can choose to go our regular ride up over Kanan to fly down Westlake Blvd at the end. PAIR UP like we've done the past two weeks - I think this is working out very well to meet individual needs for speed! Below are the links to the Ride With GPS website that will show you both routes. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The PURPLE ride is 15.9 miles with only 957 ft. of climbing. Please look at the GOLD Map, too! You can choose to ride around the lake at the beginning, right behind the Gold riders, but skip the winding streets (hehehe) to meet back up on Agoura Road! Ditto for going up the first part of Kanan! LOTS OF OPTIONS for a Great Purple Adventure this Saturday! Here is the PURPLE ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 Here is the GOLD ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/957962 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! :-) Have Fun On Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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Saturday , 3-17-12 CVC Away Rides and Local Red Ride
by Jim Doane 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Hi All: As I stated in yesterday's email - Kent & I were going to make a "go" or "no go" Away Ride call today. After checking with the NOAA weather gods, it appears that the incoming storm will be here in earnest on Saturday both in Santa Clarita and locally so let's forgo the Away Ride and instead your ride Captains will be announcing local rides. CVC Red Ride Saturday, 3-17-12 8:30 am Citibank/Sprouts parking lot ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rd.) If it's not actively raining at 8:30 or the roads aren't wet ( see inclement weather policy below) Let's plan as local of a red ride as we can so that we aren't too far from home should it start raining mid-ride. Rock Store-Upper Encinal-Little Sycamore to top of Yerba Buena & back 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. Jim Doane - Red Ride Captain

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Saturday, 3-17-12 CVC Away Ride
by Jim Doane 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Hi AllThis Saturday's weather forecast doesn't look good for our previously announced Away Rides in Santa Clarita - cold & wet Kent & I have discussed this and we want to wait another day to make a "go" or "no go" call for Saturday's rides. We can tentatively announce local rides in case the storm stalls and allows us a few hours to ride on Saturday.I'm sure you agree that it wouldn't wise to drive the 50 miles to Santa Clarita to then find that it's raining out there. Stay tuned for further advise. Jim Doane - Red Ride Leader

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