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Manna THANKS YOU!
by Sheri L 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

CVC Friends, I want to follow up on our very successful Manna Food Drive. - Manna reported back that we, CVC, delivered just over 500 pounds of grocery and personal care items this past Monday. This amount may come a surprise to some of you as Mike was collecting many of the groceries in the parking lot and with your help was loading them directly into his SUV. So, many bags never made it inside for us to see. - Additionally, Manna reported back that we donated $836.00. Those who donated with checks (99%) will receive receipts directly from Manna. - Manna serves 1400 people per month. Unlike many food pantries in the area, Manna isn’t formally affiliated with any religious organizations nor is it federally funded. - Exciting news: Manna will be moving to a new location that will expand its facilities and capabilities significantly. Manna purchased a church within a mile of its current location and will be converting it to meets its needs to include complete renovation and an ambitious expansion. Manna hopes to break ground and begin operations in late 2020 or early 2021. Thanking everyone for your effort and generous contributions and thank you Mike for leading and taking care of our Food Drive on behalf of CVC. Sheri

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CVC weekend rides 12/14 & 12/15/19
by Taylor Hodoose 12 Dec '19

12 Dec '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday December 14th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Dn Latigo 56 5,619 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26711987 805-390-2200 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Doug Westlake/Dn Encinal 38.5 4,271 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31549071 323-806-2002 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Lite Joe Long Cyn/Wood Ranch 40.5 2,935 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26573915 805-390-4641 Kanan/Agoura Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Olson/Lng Cyn 34 2,294 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150 Lisa 818-535-0862 Olson/Erbes Sunday December 15th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/nd Encinal 33 3,475 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31180421 PCH/Mully Orange Bart Westlake/nd Encinal 33 3,475 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31180421 Gold 805-338-9145 PCH/Mully Social Cliff Westlake/Kanan 20 1,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 818-257-2236 Medea Crk Prk/Agoura Question of the week: Should I continue indulging? No! It’s always hard for me to keep weight gain and fitness in check over the holidays. During the next few weeks through the new year, there will be many opportunities to over indulge. There will be a few days that are rained out, and I sleep in and lie on the couch binging movies drinking hot cocoa. This year I am going to be more diligent in setting limits so that I enjoy the holiday treats but do not sabotage my fitness. My rules: No sweets until the weekend. No alcohol until the weekend. One plate of food per meal. New Year’s Eve: NO RULES. I do not want to wake up from hibernation with an extra 15 pounds and zero fitness. It takes this bear too long to regain fitness for those few weeks of bad choices. Safety Tip of the Week:  Announce Hazards-When riding in a tight group, most of the cyclists do not have a good view of the road surface ahead, so it is important to announce holes, gravel, grates, and other hazards. Indicate road hazards by pointing down to the left or right, and by shouting “hole,” “bump,” “pine cone”, etc. Everyone in a group should be made aware of hazards. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Cvc Sunday rides cancelled
by Taylor Hodoose 08 Dec '19

08 Dec '19

Hope to see you tonight at the holiday party. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Cvc Saturday rides cancelled
by Taylor Hodoose 07 Dec '19

07 Dec '19

Ground is still too wet and more to come. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC weekend rides 12/7 & 12/8/19
by Taylor Hodoose 05 Dec '19

05 Dec '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* CVC Holiday party Sunday December 8, 3:00-6:00pm @ Twisted Oak Tavern 30105 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Local rides- Saturday December 7th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Dn Latigo 56 5,619 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26711987 805-390-2200 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Sheri Westlake/Dn Encinal 38.5 4,271 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31549071 908-432-3480 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Lite Joe Long Cyn/Wood Ranch 40.5 2,935 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26573915 805-390-4641 Kanan/Agoura Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Pederson 40 2,519 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29009208 Lisa 818-535-0862 Grimes/Erbes Sunday December 8th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Kanan/Chesbro 37 2,738 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31553073 Las Vir/Mully/Cornell Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan/Chesbro 37 2,738 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31553073 Gold 787-240-1332 Las Vir/Mully/Cornell Social Carl Westlake/Kanan 20 1,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 972-978-5995 Medea Crk Prk/Agoura Question of the week: Is it important to look left? I always look to the right down the road, but sometimes forget to look left. This morning I dropped my chain and had to pull over to put it back on. Before I started pedaling, I gave a quick glance forward, and then off I went. A moment later I realized that I had not even looked back to the left/behind me to see if there was another cyclist or car coming in my direction. Luckily for me the road was open, but it gave me a fright thinking about what “could have been”. Left, right, then left again. Safety Tip of the Week:  Two at The End-For safety and as a courtesy, if the group spreads out, the last two people should adjust their speed to ride as a pair. If either should need assistance, they will have a helping hand. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC Party and Manna Info
by Sheri L 03 Dec '19

03 Dec '19

Hello CVC, I am sending out a friendly reminder for our upcoming food drive at our holiday party. If you would prefer to donate $, we will have envelopes on hand. Manna does prefer checks. - Mike Hackett will be collecting food and other items for Manna at our upcoming CVC Holiday Party on Sunday. - Additionally, if you would rather bring your items to The Landing for our organized Saturday and Sunday morning rides this week, Dec 7 & 8 Mike will available to collect your items then too. - In addition to cleaning out your pantries, here are items always in high demand per Manna’s website: canned corn, canned pasta(Spaghetti Os & Ravioli, canned red/kidney beans, tomato soup, canned fruit, flavored rice, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, feminine hygiene products, and baking items i.e. sugar, flour, cookie mix. - If you prefer to write a check to Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank, bring the check to the party. Manna will mail you a receipt from the address on your check. [image: image.png] -- Sheri

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Last Call-Holiday Party
by Sheri L 30 Nov '19

30 Nov '19

Hi All, This is the last reminder to please RSVP for the holiday party for next weekend. We must provide an accurate head count by tomorrow! We sure hope to see everyone there (with bells on!) Also, don't forget to bring your items for Manna. PLEASE send your RSVP to Sharon Campise at scampise1(a)verizon.net [image: image.png] -- Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Cvc turkey day ride cancelled
by Taylor Hodoose 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '19

Too wet. Stay warm and dry, and have a happy Turkey Day. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC weekend rides 11/28, 11/30 and 12/1/19
by Taylor Hodoose 27 Nov '19

27 Nov '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* 11/28-Annual Turkey Day ride-weather dependent 12/8-CVC Holiday party 3:00-6:00pm @ Twisted Oak Tavern ***Turkey day ride- Thursday November 28th @9:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map All Levels Kent 818-802-0826 Westlake/Kanan/Cornell 29 1,684 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6486488 Joe 805-390-4641 Mully/Cornell/Agoura Local rides- Saturday November 30th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Mully/Up Piuma/Dn Flores 51 6,350 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17615007 805-390-2200 Up Flores/Dn Stunt/Mully Orange Doug Potrero/PCH 50 3,492 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30048566 323-806-2002 Encinal/Westlake Orange Lite Joe Kanan/Westlake/Olson 53.5 3,584 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29412101 805-390-4641 Lynn/DoVi/Lynn Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Avenida/Lyn 34.5 2,487 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30351527 Lisa 818-535-0862 DoVi/Hidden Valley/back Sunday December 1st @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/dn Encinal 38 3,960 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27526604 Mully/TOW/Westlake Orange Shahin Westlake/dn Encinal 38 3,960 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27526604 Gold 818-216-1798 Mully/TOW/Westlake Social Cliff Cornell/Lake Malibu 23 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-257-2236 Lobo Cyn/out n back Question of the week: Is ok to indulge over the holidays? My philosophy is yes. Why shouldn’t we partake in the pleasure's life offers us? Like everything, this is a question that is answered differently depending upon the individual. Indulging for some is having a slice of pumpkin pie with TG dinner. Others a six pack of Bud. I don’t think one day of indulgence is going to affect the overall outcome of your strength and fitness. Allow yourself to be human and enjoy the fruits in your basket. Happy Thanksgiving! Safety Tip of the Week:  Ride One or Two Across-Ride single file or double file as appropriate to the roadway and traffic conditions and where allowed by law. Even where riding double is legal, courtesy dictates that you single up when cars are trying to pass you if the lane is wide enough for them to safely do so. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Donations Box at Holiday Party
by Sheri L 24 Nov '19

24 Nov '19

Please consider bringing a donation for Manna to our holiday party. Please bring: non-perishable items such as cereal, soup, canned meats, rice, beans, cake mix, gravy, canned fruits and vegetables. They also appreciate cash or check donations and we will have a box or envelope for that as well. “Getting Food Into The Hands Of *Those Who Need It”* Manna: Some 47 million people across America struggle with hunger every day and more than 20,000 live right here in the Conejo Valley. Getting food into the hands of those who need it is at the core of Manna’s mission — “To feed hungry people in the Conejo Valley.” For more than 40 years, we have acquired and distributed millions of pounds of food to friends and neighbors in need throughout the Conejo Valley. -- Sheri

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