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CVC Red Ride : 12-31-11 WL-Piuma-across Saddle Peak-down Fernwood-up Old Topanga & back to WL
by Jim Doane 28 Dec '11

28 Dec '11

Hi Red Riders Let's ride almost the reverse route of last Saturday's Red Ride (including Piuma this time) CVC Red Ride Saturday, 12-31-11 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot = NE corner Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village- Piuma Rd.- across Saddle Peak-down Fernwood-Up Old Topanga Canyon then Calabassas return to Westlake This ride affords us to the opportunity to climb Piuma & ride in the reverse direction of our usual Fernwood climb and then we'll return via' Old Topanga Canyon and Calabassas-Mureau Rd.-Agoura-Westlake 8:30am start: Westlake Village First re-group: Juan Bautista de Anza Park Second re-group: top of Piuma - ocean overlook FYI: Piuma is 2X Rock Store in distance & climbing feet - (see if you can ride it in less than 30 min's ) Third re-group: top of Stunt Rd. - then proceed East up Saddle Peak across Tuna Canyon down Fernwood Pacific to the Market at Fernwood/Topanga Fourth re-group : Fernwood Market then back up Old Topanga Canyon descend Old Topanga to Mulholland Hwy and back to Westlake through Calabassas See you in Westlake at 8:30am Jim Doane- CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Malibou Lake
by Beth McElhenny 28 Dec '11

28 Dec '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Malibou Lake Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings, Here's our pre-HAPPY NEW YEAR ride! 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 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. Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute 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. Above all, let's have Fun!! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Dec 31th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 28 Dec '11

28 Dec '11

CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Dec 31th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Seven minute hill, Lake Malibou and Westlake. Weather forecast is for mid seventy. with scattered clouds and mild breeze, at the start the temperature forecast is for low 50 Deg.. Hi Everyone,On Saturday December 31th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding the seven minute route, stopping at De Anza Park, returning around Lake Malibou and back to the start.. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/867958 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 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 First stop at De Anza Park for restroom and water. We will re-group at the top of Seven minute 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 Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride.

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Wed. Morning Ride
by sheri 26 Dec '11

26 Dec '11

I had to miss the coast ride today, but it sounded like it was great. In addition to that great ride, another offering will be on WEDNESDAY MORNING, (sorry, can't top the coast route) Let's plan on leaving Citbank/Sprouts parking lot at 9:00 am WEDNESDAY morning and riding towards 7 min. Hill and back through Calabasas. Meet Kent and me at Sprouts Lot at 9:00 am ! This is an intermediate recreational ride around 20-25 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. Come on and ride with us! Sheri

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CVC Tuesday night MTB Ride 12/27/11 6PM
by Kent Koral 26 Dec '11

26 Dec '11

Hey MTB'rs, This week we're riding the Los Robles trail east to Triunfo, via the Whitehorse trail. Meet at the end of Moorpark Rd. at 6:00 pm Most of our rides are approximately 10 miles and last around 2 hours. The Tuesday MTB night ride is a moderate paced ride. lets stay together and have a fun safe time. Be sure to have a light capable of lighting a dark trail and lasting at least 2.5 hours and bring a spare tube & pump at a minimum. See you Tuesday night. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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CVC Board of Directors Meeting - Wednesday, December 28th - 7:00pm
by Adam Winer 25 Dec '11

25 Dec '11

CVC Board of Directors Meeting - Wednesday, December 28th - 7:00pm Westlake Village Community Fireplace Room CVC members are invited to attend our CVC Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, December 28th. This meeting is open to all active CVC members, however this is not a members meeting; this is a club business meeting. This will be my last Board of Directors meeting as President of your club. 2012 has a lot of exciting new things in store with some new faces stepping up to help lead. Some of the topics we will be discussing are: * Updating and Ratifying club By-Laws * Director Reports (Membership, Ride, etc.) * 2012 Board Vacancies and Additions * Cruisin' 2012 updates * And much more! This is a great way to see how your club runs and become more integrated into the administrative side of it. Directions to Westlake Village City Hall: 31200 Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361-4643 Click the link below for a map http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Westlake+Village <http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Westlake+Village&state=CA&address=31200+O ak+Crest+Dr&zipcode=91361-4643&country=US&latitude=34.14501&longitude=-118.7 9948&geocode=ADDRESS> &state=CA&address=31200+Oak+Crest+Dr&zipcode=91361-4643&country=US&latitude= 34.14501&longitude=-118.79948&geocode=ADDRESS ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Holliday Ride -- Monday Dec 26th, 9:00 AM start
by Norman Weir 22 Dec '11

22 Dec '11

Holiday Ride -- Monday Dec 26th, 9:00 AM start. Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Potrero to Hueneme Left to Las Posas Left, to PCH South to Encinal back to the start.. Weather forecast is for 70 Deg. and mild breeze, at the start the temperature will be in the mid to high 50 Deg. Hi Everyone,On Monday December 26th. starting at 9:00AM we are riding through treasure hill down Potrero, stopping at Chanel Island University to re-group then riding to PCH and stopping at the Sycamore Beach for restrooms and water. The ride continues on PCH returning on Encinal. Note: Their will be several re-groups on Encinal Canyon, water and refreshments will be available. Please wear your CVC Kits as group pictures will be taken on this ride. High winds and or rain will cancel this ride. Current weather forecast is for 70 Degrees and no winds, on Monday 12/26/11. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781859 First stop at Lake Sherwood, Fire Station for restrooms and water. We will re-group at the top of Treasure Hill. Next re-group at Chanel Island University. Another re-group for restrooms and water at Sycamore Beach other re-groups will be on Encinal Canyon for water and refreshments. Please Note: Last restroom is beach-side before starting the Encinal climb. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and departing at 9:00AM. The Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. High winds and or rain will cancel this ride. 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 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 Saturday Orange Ride 12/24/2011 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by Kent Koral 22 Dec '11

22 Dec '11

Hi All, This week, since it is Christmas Eve and many may have obligations that preclude a longer ride, we will do our RockStore route with a Sycamore and/or Hidden Valley extension option. This pattern will continue until we clear the holidays. This will give us up to a 42 mile ride with plenty of climbing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/337928/ As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM prior to splitting into our groups and departing. The Orange ride is an intermediate/advanced recreational ride 40 to 50 miles in length with an average pace of 15+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. 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 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. See you Soon, Kent Koral CVC Ride Director (818) 802-0826

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CVC Red Ride: 12-24-11 Westlake-Agoura-Calabassas-Seven Minute Hill-Fernwood Pacific
by Jim Doane 21 Dec '11

21 Dec '11

CVC RED Ride - December 24th, 2011 8:30am Westlake Citibank/Sprouts Market Parking lot (NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rds.) Westlake Village-Agoura-Calabassas-Seven Minute Hill-Fernwood Pacific 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Market Parking Lot Ride East on Agoura Rd. and at 1st re-group spot at Juan Bautista de Anza Park: Decide upon which route to ride from there: ( in increasing order of difficulty) 1) Las Virgenes to Mulholand Hwy/Malibou Lake inc. Rock Store ( or not) 2) Las Virgenes to Mulholland (East) to : a) Piuma & Stunt b) Stunt & Stunt c) Stunt - down Las Flores to PCH & back one of the Canyon routes d) Seven Minute Hill and back : incl. Malibou Lake and/or Rock Store e) Seven Minute Hill, Old Topanga, Fernwood Pacific, Tuna Canyon, Saddle Peak, Stunt Rd.'s then Mulholland to Malibou Lake- Cornell Rd.-Agoura Rd. - Westlake Village The Longest ride is #2-e which I'm suggesting for this Sat.'s RED Ride See you Saturday at 8:30am in Westlake Village Jim Doane- CVC SEC/Red Ride Leader

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride Dec 24th 8:30am WL-Agoura-PLUS!
by Beth McElhenny 20 Dec '11

20 Dec '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride - Dec 24th - 8:30 am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Up Westlake Blvd > Across Kanan > Down to Agoura > *return* OR > PLUS++ Hi Purple Riders, This Saturday, we offer a little something for all our Purple riders!!! Since there is no formal Purple ride for Sunday, CHRISTMAS, we've got a special opportunity for ALL PURPLE & Purple PLUS riders! We are following the start of the GOLD route, but we have TWO options to cut it short, if needed or you may continue forward on the GOLD route, at a Purple speed. If so, I recommend you partner up with someone. Please let me know if you have any questions! :-) Below are the links to the Ride With GPS website that will show you these routes. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Please check out ALL THREE MAPS and bookmark them for the future. If you want you may start out with the Gold group (leaving before Purple) and if you need to, you can drop back and rejoin one of the Purple groups. PURPLE: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/859922 18 miles PURPLE PLUS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/859889 28 miles GOLD: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/859863 34.7 miles (See Gold Email) The GOLD route is BEAUTIFUL going across Mulholland and well worth the trip! 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. Afterward we can grab some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe'. See you Saturday! Things you need for every ride Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip See ya Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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