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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 6/9 8:30 Malibou Lake
by Beth McElhenny 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Malibou Lake Meeting at the corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (Citibank Parking Lot in Westlake Village) Greetings, SPECIAL NOTE: Saturday the 16th is the Calabasas Ride2Recovery "Honor Ride". I will announce a REGULAR PURPLE RIDE route that will not interfere with that ride & we will need a Purple Ride Leader for SAT the 16th. While CVC is not officially sponsoring that ride, several members have signed up and I will be gone for that ride, also. This week's Saturday Purple Ride takes us on the Malibou Lake Loop. It is 19.2 miles, with around 1200ft of climbing - all rollers or not much worse! Remember - you can loop Westlake at the end for an extra 5 miles of flat rolling! Afterward, join the other members at the Natural Cafe for lunch! Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/381518 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 818-207-3186

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - Hidden Valley
by Jan Grant 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

FUN RIDE LAST WEEK! AND GREAT PICNIC, TOO! This is my next-to-final Thursday picnic ride. Weather should be nice and warm. ;-) Thursday, June 7th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) *Route:* Hidden Valley- Triunfo to Westlake, left to Potrero, right to Lake Sherwood Dr., left on Potrero to Hidden Valley Road, left to end and back, return same way and loop around lake for about 20 miles. 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. (assuming people bring food and beverages, preferably to share). *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.* ** Jan Grant

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CVC Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, 6:00pm, Wildwood
by Lee Cole 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice Mountain Bike ride Meeting this week at Wildwood in Thousand Oaks. http://goo.gl/maps/g6qy Start time is 6:00pm. We will follow the route last time however will visit the falls on the return portion. You do not have to have 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 or phone. See you there! Lee Cole (805) 732-5982

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CVC Tuesday PM MTB Ride 6-5-12 6PM Wildwood
by Kent Koral 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday both the Novice(with Lee) and Advanced(with Kent) Mountain Bike rides will ride Wildwood. Park at the lot at the west end of Adl Arboles We will ride at 6PM. Routes to be determined. Lee will send out a route itinerary for the Novice ride. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5 hours. The Tuesday evening Novice ride is a beginner/intermediate paced ride and the Advanced ride 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 Draughts for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral President and MTB co-leader Conejo Valley Cyclists (818) 802-0826

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-01-12
by Norman Weir 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-01-12 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. Thanks to A.J for his diligent efforts in making the Sunday Purple ride fun and educational for all. The purple riders are now learning to ride in a pace line. This Sunday the Purple Ride will be challenging treasure hill and the Green-meadow Bypass, please be careful descending Treasure Hill. Congratulations Purple Riders you guys are truly awesome. Saturday, 6-02-12: 8:30am Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) · Purple Ride : Two options with Beth M and/or Mike L · Route 1: Old Agoura Loop, with variables! http://ridewithgps.com/routes/957962 · Route 2: Chatsworth Reservoir Loop http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956667 · Gold Ride: Chatsworth Reservoir loop, out on Agoura through Calabasas with Henry M · Route to Chatsworth Reservoir loop: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956667 · Orange Ride: Rock Store, Down Encinal to PCH up Mulholland Calabasas with Norm W · Route to PCH and up Mulholland: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1256131 · Route to Little Sycamore: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969382 · Red Ride: Up Rock Store, Down Latigo and Up Latigo with Jim D Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot · Purple Ride: Route Hidden Valley Potrero to Wendy and returning on Lynn A.J. · Social Ride: Route Hidden Valley Backwards (Optional Dos Vientos Extension)Dale S Sunday: 3:00PM starting from Bennett Park in Westlake Village and riding to Three Springs Park and back around the lake: · Family Fun Ride with Henry M: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1214420 Next Week: · Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold rides · Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced · Jan's Thursday Picnic Ride 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: Last Sunday Pancake Breakfast: Thanks to Chef Caitlin Steel, Coordinator Lee Cole and Master Mind Henry Montalvo for a successful social and enjoyable gathering. Our attended members enjoyed a delicious pancake feast and races as cyclists speed by; for some it was an education to learn the technicalities and process of a circuit race. There were races for Women and Men, the one race I remembered most was the Women all category where there were three petite ladies with very large hart and determination to win as they raced with enthusiasm around the circuit; they had my support. Members the pressure is now on to top this fun and enjoyable experience; therefore, start making your suggestions for the next social gathering. Send Henry your suggestionhenry.montalvo(a)gmail.com. Sunday June 3rd Family Fun Ride: Henry Montalvo will be leading the Family Fun Ride on Sunday June 3rd starting at 3:00 PM from Bennett Park and riding around the lake for an approximate distance of 6 miles. Children of all ages ride their bicycle with enthusiasm while getting exercise and socialization with others. This ride is open to everyone, bring your friend, neighbors and their family, invite everyone to attend. Family Fun Ride Dates: June 3rd July 1st August 12th Fun Rides with Henry Montalvo: open to the entire family, friends and neighbors. All that is needed is supervision, a helmet a proper operating bicycle and the energy to keep up with our future cyclists. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event dates are as follows: Inclement weather policy applies to all rides. Classic Bicycle Ride:July 15th Classic Bicycle ride with Robert Muzio, which starts at 9:00 AM from Citi Bank. This is the time to ride your classic collection and have other admire them. All that is required is your classic bicycle a helmet and a wiliness to have a fun and enjoyable ride. Event dates are as follows: Inclement weather policy applies to all rides. Planned away rides: Please note that due to road and weather conditions routes are subject to change. Inclement weather policy applies to all rides. June 9th: Glendora Mountain Road. July 14th: Ventura to Ojai through Santa Paula. August 11th: Carpentarea to Santa Barbara. 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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Fw: Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '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, Jun 1, 2012 10:23:51 PDT Subject:

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Sunday Purple Ride
by Aj Johnson 31 May '12

31 May '12

Hidden Valley / Golf Course / Shorter Route Back Agoura Rd First up congrats to last week's Purple riders the Purple Excited Riders Flying Excellently and Correctly Together, P.E.R.F.E.C.T. It's true the ride leader, who now after accomplishing this amazing feat of leadership must be refered to as Ride Leader Supreme Sir, managed to get The Purple Ride to execute a well ordered, well sometimes well ordered, single file paceline through Hidden Valley. Both ways!! We were an awesome display cycling choreography which is much different then the typical "herding cats" look on the Gold Ride pacelines. Take that all you smug, fitter Gold Riders and just remember you Gold Guys may be younger and better looking but we Purple Riders out weigh you!! NOW FOR THE RIDE... From Citi Bank out the back side of the center as usual and right to Lake View then right again and left onto Agoura Rd. Right on Lindero and 'round The Lake. Left onto Westlake Blvd and right on Potrero. Through Hidden Valley by skirting along the lake on Lake Sherwood Dr. REGROUP at the stop sign at Potrero. Left onto Potrero and through the valley. REGROUP at the top of the climb out of the valley. Down, CAREFULLY, to a right on Wendy REGROUP at this turn and down to a right on Lynn. In a couple of miles right on Greenmeadow, REGROUP at this turn to be certain everyone makes it. Up the 100ft long little grinder that will have you walking if you don't use your smallest gear. This takes you through the golf course and over to the end of Moorpark Rd. Wave to all the mountain bikers in the parking lot then left onto Moorpark and right onto Rolling Oaks Dr. At the top of the little hill (little hills will be refered to as speed bumps from here on) left on Haaland. Immediately after turn is a 'round-about. Four laps round the round-about which will count as your first velodrome experience, only without the steep banking. Left at Rancho and under the 101. At T.O. Blvd right past the Civic Center and right again on Old Conejo School Rd. How old is the school and where is it anyways? Under the 101, past the Spectrum Club (have you used that membership yet?) and now the street has become Willow Dr. Right onto Skyline then right onto Foothill Dr. Wrap around the backside of the Ole K-Mart and right onto Hamshire and back to the start. 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 Purple Ride
by Aj Johnson 31 May '12

31 May '12

Hidden Valley / Golf Course / Shorter Route Back Agoura Rd First up congrats to last week's Purple riders the Purple Excited Riders Flying Excellently and Correctly Together, P.E.R.F.E.C.T. It's true the ride leader, who now after accomplishing this amazing feat of leadership must be refered to as Ride Leader Supreme Sir, managed to get The Purple Ride to execute a well ordered, well sometimes well ordered, single file paceline through Hidden Valley. Both ways!! We were an awesome display cycling choreography which is much different then the typical "herding cats" look on the Gold Ride pacelines. Take that all you smug, fitter Gold Riders and just remember you Gold Guys may be younger and better looking but we Purple Riders out weigh you!! NOW FOR THE RIDE... From Citi Bank out the back side of the center as usual and right to Lake View then right again and left onto Agoura Rd. Right on Lindero and 'round The Lake. Left onto Westlake Blvd and right on Potrero. Through Hidden Valley by skirting along the lake on Lake Sherwood Dr. REGROUP at the stop sign at Potrero. Left onto Potrero and through the valley. REGROUP at the top of the climb out of the valley. Down, CAREFULLY, to a right on Wendy REGROUP at this turn and down to a right on Lynn. In a couple of miles right on Greenmeadow, REGROUP at this turn to be certain everyone makes it. Up the 100ft long little grinder that will have you walking if you don't use your smallest gear. This takes you through the golf course and over to the end of Moorpark Rd. Wave to all the mountain bikers in the parking lot then left onto Moorpark and right onto Rolling Oaks Dr. At the top of the little hill (little hills will be refered to as speed bumps from here on) left on Haaland. Immediately after turn is a 'round-about. Four laps round the round-about which will count as your first velodrome experience, only without the steep banking. Left at Rancho and under the 101. At T.O. Blvd right past the Civic Center and right again on Old Conejo School Rd. How old is the school and where is it anyways? Under the 101, past the Spectrum Club (have you used that membership yet?) and now the street has become Willow Dr. Right onto Skyline then right onto Foothill Dr. Wrap around the backside of the Ole K-Mart and right onto Hamshire and back to the start. 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 Purple Ride
by Aj Johnson 31 May '12

31 May '12

Hidden Valley / Golf Course / Shorter Route Back Agoura Rd First up congrats to last week's Purple riders the Purple Excited Riders Flying Excellently and Correctly Together, P.E.R.F.E.C.T. It's true the ride leader, who now after accomplishing this amazing feat of leadership must be refered to as Ride Leader Supreme Sir, managed to get The Purple Ride to execute a well ordered, well sometimes well ordered, single file paceline through Hidden Valley. Both ways!! We were an awesome display cycling choreography which is much different then the typical "herding cats" look on the Gold Ride pacelines. Take that all you smug, fitter Gold Riders and just remember you Gold Guys may be younger and better looking but we Purple Riders out weigh you!! NOW FOR THE RIDE... From Citi Bank out the back side of the center as usual and right to Lake View then right again and left onto Agoura Rd. Right on Lindero and 'round The Lake. Left onto Westlake Blvd and right on Potrero. Through Hidden Valley by skirting along the lake on Lake Sherwood Dr. REGROUP at the stop sign at Potrero. Left onto Potrero and through the valley. REGROUP at the top of the climb out of the valley. Down, CAREFULLY, to a right on Wendy REGROUP at this turn and down to a right on Lynn. In a couple of miles right on Greenmeadow, REGROUP at this turn to be certain everyone makes it. Up the 100ft long little grinder that will have you walking if you don't use your smallest gear. This takes you through the golf course and over to the end of Moorpark Rd. Wave to all the mountain bikers in the parking lot then left onto Moorpark and right onto Rolling Oaks Dr. At the top of the little hill (little hills will be refered to as speed bumps from here on) left on Haaland. Immediately after turn is a 'round-about. Four laps round the round-about which will count as your first velodrome experience, only without the steep banking. Left at Rancho and under the 101. At T.O. Blvd right past the Civic Center and right again on Old Conejo School Rd. How old is the school and where is it anyways? Under the 101, past the Spectrum Club (have you used that membership yet?) and now the street has become Willow Dr. Right onto Skyline then right onto Foothill Dr. Wrap around the backside of the Ole K-Mart and right onto Hamshire and back to the start. 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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CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, June 3rd at 3pm (reminder)
by henry montalvo 30 May '12

30 May '12

*CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, June 3rd at 3pm Meeting at Bennett Park, Off Agoura Rd in Thousand Oaks* It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home and bring the T-shirts & Kids. Please come and join me at *Bennett Park, Sunday Jun 3rd at 3pm*. If you were there last time, you know how much FUN it was. *The Route: Bennett Park to Three Springs Park and back. The distance is a safe 6.1 miles.* Click on the link to see the route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1214420 There are plenty of options to extend your ride, if you feel you need more time on the bike. 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 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. Hope to see you there, Henry Montalvo Fun Ride Leader 310-753-1265

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