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cvc weekend rides 8/10 & 8/11/19
by Taylor Hodoose 08 Aug '19

08 Aug '19

[image: image.png] Question of the week: How can I thank my Ride Director for the fantastic job he has done his first year? By clicking the link https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/discovery3/taylorhodoose and supporting the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. I am participating in Nautica Triathalon's 1/2 Ironman distance that supports Cancer research at the hospital. They share their research with all other hospitals, so this results in a massive outreach. I challenge all CVC riders to donate at least 2 cups of coffee $10 to this great cause. You can donate anonymously, but please reference CVC. Let’s show what a great club this is and the kind of support we can provide. I only solicit others for donations once a year, how can anyone really deny our children and future children? Local rides- Saturday August 10th @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/dn Latigo 48 5,117 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30726399 805-390-2200 PCH/Encinal Orange Vern Mully/Stunt 44 4,379 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30770529 805-208-6377 Old Topanga/Agoura Orange Lite Petros Westlake/Pederson/Norwege 48.5 3,177 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28915441 805-630-8116 Stockton/Tierra/Pederson Gold Sheri 818-621-1713 Westlake/Grimes 38 2,666 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18819391 Lisa 818-535-0862 Champ option Sunday August 11th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/Mully 24 2,543 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30769660 Orange 787-240-1332 Upr Encinal/TOW Social Kay Reyes/Lindero 21 1,131 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29174187 818-419-1172 Oak Park/Agoura Safety Tip of the Week:  Be Predictable-Group riding requires even more attention to predictability than riding alone. Other riders expect you to ride straight, at a constant speed, unless you indicate differently. Along with hand signals, verbally warn cyclists of your changes in direction or speed. The lead rider should call out “left turn,” “right turn,” “slowing,” stopping,” etc. Announce a turn well in advance of the intersection, so that members of the group have time to position themselves properly. Riding in a predictable fashion <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/roadrules.php> also makes it easier for cars to go around (and not into) you. 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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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 08 Aug '19

08 Aug '19

Happy Monday, CVCers: This Thursday's Pub Ride will begin at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company in Westlake Village at 5:30 pm. Figueroa Mountain is located at 30770 Russell Ranch Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91362 - in the “Shoppes at Westlake Village" shopping center which contains Target, Hook Burger and Total Woman (on the street that circles behind Costco in Westlake Village). Let’s meet at 5:20 pm at the entrance to Fig Mountain. We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS, so please note the route if you’re not going to arrive on time. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16225692 This ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. Also, riding this time of the evening can be challenging (motorists coming home from work, distracted by either their reflections of the day or their anticipations of the evening to come), so it is important for our safety to stay together as a group. Even if you cannot make the ride, plan on being there around 7:00-ish for the fun part. RSVPs are not required, but if you wouldn’t mind letting me know that you’re coming, it would help me do a better job of coordinating with the management at Fig Mountain. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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Please be ready for anything while riding
by Taylor Hodoose 05 Aug '19

05 Aug '19

CVC'rs, while riding PCH Sunday, I had the misfortune of coming up to a fatal accident involving a motorcycle that struck an SUV head on. It was very disturbing, and made me reflect of how venerable we are as cyclists every time we are on the road. One thing we all enjoy is the feeling of riding outdoors. I found myself looking out at the beautiful ocean while riding, and at times not focusing on the road and cars near me. I know this takes away from the experience, but we must always be watching our surroundings. Be prepared to evade the person opening their door, pulling out into traffic, texting, or stopping in the bike lane. We must remember and practice this at all times, even when strolling around for a "lake lap". Do not get too comfortable, nor be complacent. Safe riding to all. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 01 Aug '19

01 Aug '19

Happy Monday, CVCers: This Thursday's Pub Ride will begin at Cronies Sports Grill in Thousand Oaks at 5:30 pm. Cronies is located at 1620 Newbury Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 - in the same shopping center as Newbury Bike Shop, just west of In-n-Out Burger. Let’s meet at 5:30 pm in the parking lot at the entrance to Cronies. We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30696073 This ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have somewhat different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. Also, riding this time of the evening can be challenging (motorists coming home from work, distracted by either their reflections of the day or their anticipations of the evening to come), so it is important for our safety to stay together as a group. I’m unsure if we can arrange for a single table, but if possible, I’ll try to arrange for one on the patio in front. And even if you cannot make the ride, plan on being there around 7:00-ish for the fun part. RSVPs are not required, but if you wouldn’t mind letting me know that you’re coming, it would be permit me to do a better job of coordinating with the management at Cronies. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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cvc weekend rides 8/3 & 8/4/19
by Taylor Hodoose 01 Aug '19

01 Aug '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday August 3rd @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Erbes/Simi/Box Cyn 50.5 3,928 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30704726 805-390-2200 Vly Cir/Agoura Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan/LsVi 35.5 2,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30706410 787-240-1332 Cld Cyn/Mully/Cornell Orange Lite Cliff Scott Westlake/Kanan/LsVi 35.5 2,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30706410 818-257-2236 Cld Cyn/Mully/Cornell Gold Sheri Westlake/Kanan/LsVi 35.5 2,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30706410 818-621-1713 Cld Cyn/Mully/Cornell Sunday August 4th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo King Gilette 33 2,492 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27795651 Orange 787-240-1332 Lobo Canyon Social Kay Westlake/Carlisle 17.5 1,250 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106925 818-419-1172 out n back Question of the week: How did you do it? In this year's SMMT challenge, I have had a PR for every climb except RockStore due to stopping to jump over two k-rails, and Mulholland (I’m planning a re-do). I’ve never been at peak performance on every attempt for the duration of the 3-month challenge. I haven’t changed my training regimen, but I have shifted and lost 5 pounds. Is that the drastic difference? It’s certainly not sustainable, but is fun in the meantime. Safety Tip of the Week:  Be Predictable-Group riding requires even more attention to predictability than riding alone. Other riders expect you to ride straight, at a constant speed, unless you indicate differently. Along with hand signals, verbally warn cyclists of your changes in direction or speed. The lead rider should call out “left turn,” “right turn,” “slowing,” stopping,” etc. Announce a turn well in advance of the intersection, so that members of the group have time to position themselves properly. Riding in a predictable fashion <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/roadrules.php> also makes it easier for cars to go around (and not into) you. 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 weekend rides 7/27 & 7/28/19
by Taylor Hodoose 25 Jul '19

25 Jul '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday July 27th @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/dn Encinal 61 5,057 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30506592 805-390-2200 Decker/dn Mul/Potrero Orange John Potrero/PCH 52.5 4,088 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7591606 805-410-2237 Encinal/Upper Orange Lite Petros Potrero/PCH 52.5 4,088 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7591606 805-630-8116 Encinal/Upper Gold Sheri Oak Park/Las Virgines 33 2,608 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30653278 818-621-1713 Lake Malibou Sunday July 28th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Hillcrest/DoVi 37 2,961 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30644760 Orange 787-240-1332 Syc Cyn/Hid Vlly Social Kay Hillcrest/Gainsborough 22.5 1,298 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30068557 818-419-1172 TO/Agoura Question of the week: Have you finished your SMMT climbs. This Saturday marks the last two SMMT road bike climbs for 2019. have you skipped a few? You still have the month of August to finish, or a re-do. Go push yourself and blow up magnificently on your favorite climb. Safety Tip of the Week:  Move Off the Road When You Stop-Whether you are stopping because of mechanical problems or to regroup with your pals, move well off the road so you don’t interfere with traffic. It is usually best for the lead rider to pull forward in the stopping area and for other riders to pull in behind the rider in front of them. When you start up again, each cyclist should look for, and yield to, traffic. 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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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 25 Jul '19

25 Jul '19

Happy Tuesday, CVCers: This Thursday's Pub Ride will begin at Blaze Pizza at 5:30 pm. Blaze Pizza is located at 3980 Thousand Oaks Blvd.,Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 - at the southwest corner of Westlake Blvd. & Thousand Oaks Blvd. in the shopping center with The Habit, Sharkey’s and Bed/Bath/Beyond. In fact, those who wish an alternative culinary selection can merely walk 100-feet to either the Habit or Sharkey's. Let’s meet at 5:30 pm in the parking lot at the entrance to Blaze. We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30641370 This ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have somewhat different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. Also, riding this time of the evening can be challenging (motorists coming home from work, distracted by either their reflections of the day or their anticipations of the evening to come), so it is important for our safety to stay together as a group. I’m unsure if we can arrange for a single table, so let’s stay flexible and I’ll see what I can do. And even if you cannot make the ride, plan on being there around 7:00-ish for the fun part. RSVPs are not required, but if you wouldn’t mind letting me know that you’re coming, it would be permit me to do a better job of coordinating with the management at Blaze. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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Orange Ride leaders needed
by Taylor Hodoose 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

CVC is a volunteer organization, and in order to work we need volunteers. Please email me if you can lead an Orange ride and dates you are available. The best part of being a ride leader, is you get to decide the route. You do not need to "pull" all day, just need to herd the flock. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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cvc weekend rides 7/20 & 7/21/19
by Taylor Hodoose 18 Jul '19

18 Jul '19

[image: image.png] AWAY RIDE Saturday July 20th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Will Rogers/coastal 49.5 1,129 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26582965 805-390-2200 to Palos Verdes Orange TBD Will Rogers/coastal 42 683 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26582969 to Redondo Beach Meeting at Temescal Canyon parking lot https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30595659 Bring money for lunch stops Local rides- Saturday July 20th @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Orange Lite Petros Mully/7 min 49 4,013 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271226 805-630-8116 Topanga/Calabasas Gold Lisa 818-535-0862 Westlake/Lynn 34.5 2,487 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30351527 DoVi/Hid Valley Sunday July 21st @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Partial RS/ Westlake 29 1,927 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30587066 Orange 787-240-1332 Kanan Social Kay Cornell/Lake Malibu 23 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 Lobo Cyn/ Back Question of the week: How is Bart Ziegler doing? Our away ride this week was designed by Bart in 2017. I like it, because I’ll ride from home, get some climbing in, enjoy the lovely beach view, with a relaxing lunch in the middle. It’s also super flat which has B’s name all over it. Drop him an email if you haven’t heard from him in a while, I'm sure he’d love to talk Kom’s. Safety Tip of the Week:  Watch Out at Intersections-When approaching intersections requiring vehicles to yield or stop the lead rider will say “slowing” or “stopping” to alert those behind to the change in speed. Do not call out “clear”. Each cyclist is responsible for verifying that the way is clear before entering the intersection. Signal well and make eye contact with drivers before making a turn or slowing down. 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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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 18 Jul '19

18 Jul '19

Happy Monday, CVCers: This Thursday's Pub Ride will begin at Tarantula Hill Brewing Company at 5:30 pm. Tarantula Hill is located at 244 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 - just east of Moorpark Road on the south side of the street (parking is in the rear of the building). It is the very first on-site micro-brewery in Thousand Oaks and opened just a few weeks ago. In fact, it is so new there is no name on the building (the building is black with tinted windows and is quite large…very difficult to miss save for the lack of signage). For those who are familiar, this is the location of the old Plummer’s Furniture Store. So come out and be counted among the Thousand Oaks trendsetters. Let’s meet in the parking lot in the rear of the building. We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30564001<https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30490558> This ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have somewhat different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. Also, riding this time of the evening can be challenging (motorists coming home from work, distracted by either their reflections of the day or their anticipations of the evening to come), so it is important for our safety to stay together as a group. We will try to reserve a table for the group, so even if you cannot make the ride, plan on being there around 7:00-ish for the fun part. RSVPs are not required, but if you wouldn’t mind letting me know that you’re coming, it would be permit me to do a better job of coordinating with the management at Tarantula Hill. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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