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CVC Orange Ride Saturday 5-21 8:30am Citibank Lot
by Kent Koral 18 May '11

18 May '11

Hi All, This weekends Orange ride will be the Simi Loop. We will ride into Thousand Oaks, through Wood Ranch, across Simi Valley via the bike path and over Santa Susanna to Box Canyon. We will then head down Valley Circle to Calabasas Rd. We'll return Mureau rd to Agoura Rd. Apprx 49 miles and 3900' of climbing If you want to see the complete route in detail and print out a route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/411295 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot at 8:30and have our pre-ride announcements 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. 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. *Also, don't forget to join your pedaling brothers and sisters around the world today for The Ride of Silence. The Lakes (T.O. Bl and Conejo School Rd) at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. * See you Soon. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director (818) 802-0826

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**NO** CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday May 22nd
by Adam Winer 17 May '11

17 May '11

There will NOT be a social ride this Sunday, May 22nd, because most of us will be getting in place to watch Sage 8 of the Amgen Tour of California! Come out and watch the action.. ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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NO PURPLE RIDE THIS SUNDAY MAY 22nd
by John Caffrey 17 May '11

17 May '11

Greetings Purple Riders, There will NOT be a purple ride this Sunday, May 22nd, because most of us will be getting in place to watch the Tour of California!! Looking forward to watching the Pros ride in our neighborhood, very exciting!! See you all out there next week, John Caffrey

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CVC Red Ride 5-21st: Westlake-Rock Store-Latigo: down and back-OR... PCH Return Routes
by Jim Doane 17 May '11

17 May '11

Hi All: I'm going to be uanble to lead this Sat.'s Red Ride as I have relatives in town and will probably ride on Sat. but can't lead out the Red Group this week. I'll suggest the following Red Ride route and if there is someone who'll rally the troops and lead the Sat. Red Ride, that would be great. Jim Doane Saturday, May 21st CVC Red Ride 8:30am Westlake Citibank Parking lot ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Rd.'s) CVC WESTLAKE RED Ride: Ride over to Malibou Lake to 1st RE:GROUP at Peter Strauss Ranch Up Rock Store Climb From top of Rock Store, options are: 1) Up ( from Kanan-Calimigos Ranch) and down Latigo Canyon to PCH - back up Latigo Canyon - then back to Westlake Other options from the top of Rock Store are........ 2) Across Mulholland Hwy -descend Upper Encinal Canyon to Lechusa/Decker and back down Decker Canyon to Westlake Or........ ride down Lower Encinal Canyon to PCH and select a return route from there Or....... 3) From top of Rock Store ..... Ride across Mulholland Hwy and down entire Mulholland Hwy to PCH to Leo Carrillo Campground Then from Leo Carrillo Campground.... Choose a return route back up and over to Westlake Village. Deer Creek Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon Jim Doane - CVC Sec/ Red Ride Leader

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CVC Gold Ride, Tuesday Evening, 5:15pm, Citibank Start
by Lee Cole 16 May '11

16 May '11

Dale Smith will be leading the Tuesday Evening Gold ride again this week. Last week we tried a new start time of 5:15 and it seemed to work well so we will continue. This Tuesday the weather forecast so far is for morning rains ending before noon. This should allow the ride to continue. Please note the inclement weather policy. /Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it it 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./ Citibank start location to Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Same route as the Tuesday Red Ride (without upper Encinal Canyon) Starting at 5:15 Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. 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 If you have any questions or to let us know you are coming email me back. Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982

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Wed. Afternoon Cancel Ride
by sheri 16 May '11

16 May '11

There will not be a ride THIS Wed. the 18th due to Ride of Silence, and predicted weather conditions. See you Thursday at Jan's ride! Sheri

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CVC Members Meeting - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 7:00pm
by Adam Winer 15 May '11

15 May '11

CVC Members Meeting - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 7:00pm Westlake Village Community Meeting Room - Glass-walled room: Between the Library & Westlake City Hall Light refreshments and snacks will be served Save the date! Our next members meeting will be Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 7:00pm. Directions to Westlake Village City Hall: 31200 Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361-4643 Click this link for a map and directions: http://bit.ly/iavS85 Agenda- 1) Bicycle Maintenance Instructional Class * Michael Thomas is returning for a second time to provide us with a maintenance class. Michael will discuss various issues that may happen while on the road and how to fix them as well as talking about other preventative maintenance issues. 2) Club committee reports I still have a small quantity of club cycling socks if you are interested and I will have them available at the meeting. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Ride of Silence - May 18th - 6:00pm (Final Annoucement - Updated)
by Adam Winer 15 May '11

15 May '11

The Conejo Valley Cyclists and the City of Thousand Oaks invite all concerned cyclists to join us for our fourth annual Ride of Silence. This year, the ride leaves at 6:30 pm on May 18, 2011 from the grassy area in from of The Lakes (2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks), with riders encouraged to begin gathering at 6:00 pm. Last year we had more than 180 riders join in. For 2011 we hope to increase that number. The Ride of Silence is a solemn observance of the death or injury of all our brothers and sisters due to accidents between their bicycles and motor vehicles on the road. Join us as we ride a short 10 miles at a slow 12-mph pace to honor the memory of the 600-plus cyclists who die each year on our roads. We are working with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department to have rolling traffic breaks to keep together as one peloton. Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced 10 mile ride (12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. WHY DOES THE RIDE OF SILENCE EXIST? * To HONOR those who have been injured or killed * To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here * To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET On May 18, 2011, at 6:30 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured. Helmets Mandatory ● Lights Suggested Club members, please wear your CVC clothing. Additional information is available at: www.cvcbike.org/ros/ The Lakes is allowing us to park in their parking lot located behind the retail shops. Please park to the rear of the parking lot in the designated areas (see below diagram). Also, please walk your bikes when on the grass staging area. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, May 15th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 12 May '11

12 May '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, May 15th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) 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. Route: Hidden Valley Backwards (Option Dos Vientos Extension) I am away this Sunday. If someone is willing to lead the Social Ride, please let me know. The route is below with directions: :-) Come out and join us for a social paced ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. This week we will once again take some favorite roads and run them backwards. Right turn out of the parking lot onto Townsgate Rd. Right on Lakeview Cyn. Left on Agoura Rd. Right on Lindero Cyn. Right on Triunfo Cyn. Left on Hampshire Rd. Left on Foothill Dr. Left on Willow Ln. Left on Thousand Oaks Bl. Left on S. Rancho Rd. Right on Haaland Dr. Right on Rolling Oaks Dr. Left on Moorpark Rd. Right on Green Meadow Ave. Use the Green Meadow MUP. Left on Lynn Rd. At Reino Rd, you can make a left to W. Portero Rd and take Hidden Valley backwards back to the start or *Optional extension: While on Lynn Rd., cross S. Reino Rd. which becomes W. Portero Rd. Right on Via Las Brisas Left on Portero Rd which becomes Lynn Rd. Right on S. Wendy Dr. Left on W. Portero Rd. Hidden Valley backwards back to the start. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. There are many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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Sunday Purple Ride, May 15th 9 AM
by John Caffrey 12 May '11

12 May '11

*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 Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday May 15th- 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake / Erbes Loop Hi Purple Riders, I am out of town again this weekend, (this should be it for a while) but hope the group can work together to select a leader and sweeper at the start of the ride. *Special thanks to those who have been helping out!* This week we will ride our Westlake / Erbes loop. 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 18.9 miles with 1631 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/319898 To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 Thanks, John

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