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Saturday cvc rides cancelled
by Taylor Hodoose 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

Trainer day. Stay dry, warm and healthy. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC weekend rides 3/14 & 3/15/20
by Taylor Hodoose 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* [image: image.png] May 2nd CVC Annual Benefit ride http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html *Away ride: March 21- Ojai* *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 22,29 April 5,12 Local rides- Saturday March 14th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Hid Vly/Lewis/Santa Rosa 45.5 2,705 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 805-390-2200 Erbes/Westlake Orange Doug Hid Vly/Lewis/Santa Rosa 45.5 2,705 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 323-806-2002 Erbes/Westlake Orange Lite Petros Hid Vly/Lewis/Santa Rosa 45.5 2,705 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 805-630-8116 Erbes/Westlake Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Agoura/Kanan/Pederson 34 2,072 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31425037 Lisa 818-535-0862 Wildwood/Erbes Sunday March 15th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Erbes/Ranch 40.5 3,133 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32099777 Grn Mdw/DoVi/Syc Cyn Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Erbes/Ranch 40.5 3,133 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32099777 Gold 787-240-1332 Grn Mdw/DoVi/Syc Cyn Social Kay Carlisle 17.5 1,250 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106925 818-419-1172 Out N Back Sunday March 15th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Gravel Rob Kassan Sycamore Creek 40.5 2,866 https://www.strava.com/routes/24329779 Crossing Question of the week: Should I be worried about Corona-virus? I’m not a health professional, and do not play one on TV. In the flu season and current conditions, the entire club would prefer you stay at home until you are healthy. Please remember it’s important and simple common courtesy to keep your bodily fluids to yourself. Snot rockets should only be ejected after pulling off the back of the group. 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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Wed. Afternoon ride to roll
by Sheri L 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

It MAY be the only good time and day we have! IF the streets are totally wet, I will cancel, but... the plan is to RIDE as it may be our only time. It should be nice and dry, so let's go have a good ride! See you at 3:45! -- Sheri

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Club Clothing Primary/Secondary Election
by Sheri L 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Hi Members, The clothing survey in our Primary Election has closed and I am sure you are all anxious to hear the outcome. To be fair, since our candidates were pretty close in the popular vote, we are going to have a second vote and eliminate the bottom choice. We will now be asking you to vote again based on the following choices. I am asking you to vote again and if we get landslide results, this may be it. If not, we will likely have a run-off election. If you missed voting, here is your chance. If you feel strongly or otherwise, please chime in as now! *We need accurate results from as many members as possible!* *PLEASE VOTE AGAIN to help make the best decision for your club!* Just click the following link: https://forms.gle/xWFdwttWhQSt9EV39 -- Sheri

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cvc weekend rides 3/7 &3/8/20
by Taylor Hodoose 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* [image: image.png] May 2nd CVC Annual Benefit ride http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html *Away ride March 21 Ojai* *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 15,22,29 April 5,12 Local rides- Saturday March 7th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Mully/ 7min/Old Top 55.5 5,107 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14454851 805-390-2200 Fernwood/Stunt/Mully Orange Doug Westlake/Erbes/R Regan 47 3,382 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32045939 323-806-2002 Grimes/Lynn/Grn Meadow Orange Lite Petros Moorpark/Simi 48 3,368 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26023301 805-630-8116 Long Cyn/Agoura Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Olson 34.5 2,304 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150 Lisa 818-535-0862 Wood Ranch/Erbes ***Daylight savings; adjust your clocks one hour earlier Sunday March 8th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Kanan/Cornell 37.5 3,291 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32056875 R Store/Up Encinal/Westlake Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan/Cornell 37.5 3,291 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32056875 Gold 787-240-1332 R Store/Up Encinal/Westlake Social Kay Townsgate/Agoura 23.5 1,684 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31236477 818-419-1172 Las Virgenes/Mully Sunday March 8th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Gravel Rob Church Gravel Backbones 31 3,712 https://www.strava.com/routes/23843727 Why did the ride director bonk last Saturday? I don’t know, but it was awesome. Maybe too heavy of a load midweek. Maybe not enough water. Maybe jumping in the deep end too early in the season. At the bottom of Encinal I told the group I’d meet them at the top. As they rode off, I could hear them asking what was going on and if I was OK. 40 minutes later I reached the top of Encinal. The little downhill to the 3 b’s helped a lot, and I rallied back enough to stay with the group the rest of the way. Spectacular blow up, on a spectacular day. 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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Wed. Afternoon Ride 3:45!
by Sheri L 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

NEW TIME! WOOHOO! Longer days! Come on out for the spirited ride on Wednesday afternoon! About 20 miles, and some averages of 14 or so! See you Wednesday at 3:45! -- Sheri

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Vote on Jersey
by Sheri L 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Hi, Hoping you got a chance to look at jerseys. A lot of work goes into the design, and if you have feedback, I would love to hear your thoughts. Voting closes tomorrow, so please remember to cast your vote for the jersey you feel is best for the club! If you lost the link, please go back through emails, spam, or anything and let me know if I can help. Thanks! -- Sheri

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Vote today on your favorite new CVC jersey
by Sheri L 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

Hey CVC! It is time! Time for what? Time for our new club kit! 5 years have gone by quick and we have been in the planning stages since last summer and now is the time! A great team has worked together through trial and error and success to bring you 4 amazing choices to vote on! You will take this ONE question survey with the attached link and you will select your favorite style. As you know, you may not be guaranteed that what you have voted on will win. But remember, YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Once we select the most voted upon jersey, we will finish up with our coordinating bib and shorts and accessories. The thought on shorts is black with a leg band of coordinating color from the jersey. I anticipate in the next few weeks we will have a full range of samples that you will be highly encouraged to try on for size and you will go home to purchase your items in a secure on line store. >From there, it is about 6-8 weeks once we place an order, so by summer, we will be looking real good! We have 3 designs but a few of the designs are offered in different colors. One has multi color, but is the same design, so we left it in as a 4th option since it is so totally different. It is hard to imagine a flat jersey looking good, but try to picture the jersey filled out in dimension. They will look much better on! Please see the link and choose one. You will not be putting them in an order and you will not be choosing your color today. Some slight adjustments to the style may be made such as sleeve band size, etc. If you have questions or comments, please email me. Be sure to click the link below for your vote! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vFUNKmFliqPNYEm0Udi60lU1moj-pEGQP1GbmjUQFu… Let's end this vote by SuperTuesday, March 3rd. Thank you, -- Sheri

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CVC Weekend rides 2/29 & 3/1/20
by Taylor Hodoose 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* [image: image.png] May 2nd CVC Annual Benefit ride http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html *Away ride March 21 Ojai* *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 15,22,29 April 5,12 Local rides- Saturday February 29th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Potrero/Lewis/PCH 59 5,329 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12048513 805-390-2200 Deer Creek/Yerba/PCH/Encianl Orange Alfonzo Cornell/Mully/Piuma 44 4,599 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32005011 787-240-1332 Dn Stunt/7 min/Calabasas Orange Lite Petros Mureau/Old Top/Fernwood 43 4,428 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27587848 805-630-8116 Stunt/Mully/Cornell Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 DoVi out N back 29 1,832 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19169421 Lisa 818-535-0862 Via Hidden Valley Sunday March 1st @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Las Vir/Mully/Lobo 38 3,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32004945 Rock Store/Up Encinal Orange Alfonzo Las Vir/Mully/Lobo 38 3,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32004945 Gold 787-240-1332 Rock Store/Up Encinal Social Kay Hillcrest/Gainsborough 22.5 1,298 3354 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30068557> 818-419-1172 TO/Agoura Question of the week: How fast should I go downhill? Slower than you are comfortable with. Maybe it’s because I’m not a great descender, but I don’t chase PR’s downhill. A lot of our canyons have blind turns where you cannot see if there is sand on the road, a slow-moving car, or a loose table saw blocking the road. Descend with caution. 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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Wed. Afternoon Ride
by Sheri L 24 Feb '20

24 Feb '20

Promising to be a beautiful pre-spring day Wednesday. Looking forward to another ride with the Wednesday afternoon group. See you then for about a 14 avg. ride and about 20 miles. You know the time... 3:33 at the Landing. -- Sheri

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