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Important Info on Mask Wearing
by president＠cvcbike.org 18 Jul '20

18 Jul '20

To Conejo Valley Cyclists, Beginning tomorrow, we are asking that you all wear a mask/face covering in the parking lot and around Westlake where we have plenty of walkers. We are doing a great job social distancing, but when passing walkers or other riders, or listening to ride start information, it gets closer than some are comfortable with. We look better as a group when we are doing our part of face covering. Many surrounding cities are now making masks mandatory and though we could say "we are exercising", we do not know who will be particular about this or not. So while we are in highly visible and populated areas where others are walking or standing with masks, it serves the community better to wear a mask. Thank you for doing your part, Sheri Leiken President CVC

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Weekend Rides 7/18-7/19
by Sheri L 16 Jul '20

16 Jul '20

Hello CVC! There are some great rides planned for this weekend. It is our 3rd Summer Saturday of the month and time for an "away" ride. We will be meeting on Padaro Lane, in front of restaurants. All groups are welcome of course. The planned route is approx. 44 miles. If you do not want that many miles, you can cut off left at La Cumbre to Las Palmas and a return back through Santa Barbara. Please look at the map. In fact I am asking all of you to please look at the map and familiarize yourself with *all* of the routes you are taking. There are three local rides Saturday, the red, the orange, and the Mellow Yellow. Do not forget your masks, and social distancing on these rides is of utmost importance. Sunday will again be led by our fantastic leaders, Donna with orange/red and Richard for the Sunday Funday. Please be mindful when you ride, if you are slowing, please stay to the right, and please pass only on the left. Remember, *start time on local Saturday is 8:00* am and "Away" ride start time is 8:30. *Summer Sunday start time is at 8:30*. * reminder to carry or wear a mask, and be extremely cognizant of distancing * please download or carry your route so you know where you are going *share your thanks with your ride leaders! When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and be cognizant of social distancing · not overlap wheels (crosswheel) · 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 . 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 -- Mellow Yellow Leader-Jeannie https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6359537 Gold Same as Orange Light-Option to cut short by cutting Left at La Cumbre-See Map Orange Light Leader-Sheri/Kent https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24242567 Orange Leader- Donna Mureau > Cardiac > Stunt > Piuma > Mully https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33275085 Red Leader- Bart (Landing, Decker, Latigo https://ridewithgps.com/routes/8092189 Sunday Funday Leader Richard (Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33385065 R/O Ride-Leader (Donna) Hidden Valley > Pt Mugu Missile Park > Potrero Wall https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33374838 -- Sheri

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Info on Hidden Valley
by Sheri L 15 Jul '20

15 Jul '20

Important Info on Hidden Valley: Next Monday and Tuesday (July 20th and 21st) the County has scheduled paving Phase II of the Potrero Road bikelane project. This section is between the bridge and Hidden Valley Road. They will pave 1/2 the street on Monday and the other half on Tuesday. Although one side of the street will be open to vehicles and bicycles during the paving please avoid this area. The new hot asphalt is not bike friendly and WILL NOT be good to your bike. The County expects to cat track the striping on Wednesday and put down the new striping either Thursday or Friday. The work on the bridge will also wrap up next week and the temporary traffic signal will be removed. 📷 [image: Image may contain: text and outdoor] <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158648752229629&set=gm.4592556614…> -- Sheri

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Weekend Rides 7/11-7/12
by Sheri L 09 Jul '20

09 Jul '20

Hello CVC. Here comes another weekend of cycling fun! We have some great rides, and some important reminders as well. Please remember to keep the social distancing while riding and while at regroups, and bring plenty of water as this weekend will be a hot one. Mellow Yellow Leader-Tex -Erbes, Arboles, Westlake, Kanan, Lindero https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29308531 Gold Leader-Lisa-Rock Store, Lake Lap first https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33302178 Orange Light LeaderRichard-Westlake Wall, Encinal PCH.Mully https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962223 Orange Leader- Donna Westlake Wall > TOW > Yerba > Encinal https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33275263 Red Leader- Kent Rock Store, Encinal, Mully, Westlake https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31868781 Sunday Funday Leader Richard https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33298388?privacy_code=JELMpRCux8AfY9ga G/O Ride-Leader (Donna) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644675 When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and be cognizant of social distancing · not overlap wheels (crosswheel) · 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 . 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 -- Sheri

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Weekend Rides-7/4-7/5
by Sheri L 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

Hi CVC! The 4th of July is upon us and we have some great rides ahead. Remember, *start time on Saturday is 8:00* am and *Sunday at 8:30*. This weekend, we are having our* first "Sunday Funday Away" ride!* It will be perfect in Summerland when the weather here in Conejo is creeping to 90. The casual *away ride *starts a half hour later, so* Sunday, it will begin at 9:00*. We should beat all traffic and have a beautiful day! Stay for coffee/lunch at The Garden Market after the ride. * reminder to carry or wear a mask, and be extremely cognizant of distancing * please download or carry your route so you know where you are going *share your thanks with your ride leaders! Mellow Yellow Leader-Tex (Hidden Valley out and Back) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28347496 Gold Leader-Sharon (Hidden Valley, Dos Vientos) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20242582 Orange Light Leader-Mark-Grimes Canyon https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4689896 Orange Leader-Vern Corn-Mully-Stunt-Fernie-OldTop-Cbasas https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33129965 Red Leader- Kent Agoura-Corn-Mully-Piuma-Fernie-OlTop https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31227825 Sunday: Sunday Funday (Sheri/Kent, away ride) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29187557 R/O Ride-Leader (Donna) Cardiac > Rock Store > Mulholland https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26705589 -- Sheri

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Sunday Ride Start 8:30!
by Sheri L 27 Jun '20

27 Jun '20

Just sending you a reminder that we are on our summer hours. Sunday rides start at 8:30. -- Sheri

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Clothing update
by Sheri L 25 Jun '20

25 Jun '20

This is an automatic notification to let you know that your order, Order #:16654 for Conejo Valley Cyclists is now officially in production! Our skilled workers and advanced equipment have begun constructing your new high performance sportswear. *Order #:* *16654* *Order Name:* *Conejo Valley Cyclists* *Estimated Delivery Date:* *Jul 22, 2020 12:00 AM* So please, sit back and relax, as your order is now one step closer to being in your hands! *Fun Fact about your new gear:* ------------------------------ Did you know, that Ascend Sportswear's advanced pro level dye sublimation process alone takes more than 5 days to complete! Our process actually vaporizes the ink at temperatures above 300 degrees Fahrenheit to enable it to bond with our specially constructed polyester fabrics. We only use this process because it guarantees the best moisture wicking results and sustained breath-ability for your gear! Have a great day, Custom Department Team Ascend Sportswear LLC -- Sheri

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6/27 and 6/28 Ride Announcements
by Sheri L 24 Jun '20

24 Jun '20

Last week's rides went great. Looking forward to another weekend of great riding. Everyone did a great job of social distancing, so let's keep that up. Please look at your routes ahead of time, and download if you can. This Saturday, we will be enjoying an away ride for Gold/Orange Light/ *The away ride will start at 8:30 am* leaving from the Museum parking lot in Ventura and will travel up to Lake Casitas. Orange Light will continue to Carpinteria via Gobernador. And those who want to turn back can take the gold return route. We will all start out together and you can decide then! There will be a local orange and local red ride. *These local rides start at 8:00 am* Sunday proved to be a Fun day and will continue. Richard will lead the recovery route and Donna will lead the G/O ride. Mellow Yellow Leader- Tex (Sherwood, Carlisle) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33129358 Gold (Away Ride-Casitas Pass) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107601 (or stay on Orange Light for short extension) Orange Light (Away Ride)- Sheri/Joe Lake Casitas/Gobernador to Carp https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956085 Orange Leader-Donna (Rockstore, Latigo, Decker) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33106713 Red Leader-Kent -(Landing, PCH Deer Creek) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14130020 Sunday Funday (Richard) Landing- Wildwood https://ridewithgps.com/routes/289411 GO Ride-Leader, Donna (Cold Canyon, Piuma, Stunt) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33116982 -- Sheri

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Weekend Rides 6/20-6/21
by Sheri L 18 Jun '20

18 Jun '20

Dear CVC, I would like to thank you all for hanging in there! We are ready to resume riding as a group, but with the obvious needs for safety and social distancing. We have some amazing volunteers who are going to lead rides this next month, but... we will need others to step up as well. Send me an email if you can volunteer for this. This cannot fall on any one person and it will take a team, but in the meantime, please show the appreciation you have for ALL of our leaders of CVC. This club would not work without the help of volunteers at every level! Some of you are not ready to ride in a group, and we understand that. Please jump in when you are. I will be asking week to week about how many plan on riding for planning purposes while we get back rolling again. Thank you to those who responded. Do not feel obligated to stick with what you put on the survey, but, please try and let us know ahead if you make a change. You may have seen the addition of new rides. Tex is helping out with the new Mellow Yellow ride for those who want less distance and less hill climbing right now. This will be helpful for new riders, riders who have been away from riding, riders who just want to do less riding right now, and those going through recovery. This week's Saturday ride line up: Tex-Mellow Yellow Sharon-Gold Richard A/Mark. Orange light Donna-Orange Kent-Red Sunday- Sunday Funday-Mike H G/O Alfonso Sunday Funday is replacing the social ride, but with the same concept only keeping distance. This is a recovery ride or a short spin ride of about 20 or so miles. I am going to ask all of you to ride and plan responsibly as the ride leaders cannot take responsibility for you. They are not providing concierge service (just had to say that). 😆 -*YOU* will need to check the route carefully and print it or download it into your phone or Garmin ahead of time - these rides are drop rides, meaning, if you cannot keep the pace, it is up to you to make your way back -Leaders will give regroup spots to get the group back together-please listen for these in order to stay with your ride - please inform leader if you will be turning back early - CARRY a mask with you (just say for example, a friend offers to help you with a flat..... you both will want a mask on at this time) - riding with a mask or neck gaiter is your option -social distancing is *NOT* an option, it is *mandatory*. This is true before, and after rides, during rides, and at regroups. PLEASE do not make someone feel uncomfortable by getting too close. None of us wants to ask our buddies to back off. Be polite and follow this rule. -make this club work for everyone Mellow Yellow Leader- Tex (Lake Malibou) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6978032 Gold Leader-Sharon (7 Min.Hill back through Calabasas) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5809536 Orange Light Leader-Richard (coast with Mully return) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33043137?privacy_code=IUjxYIE1brVkm9tB Orange Leader-Donna (Old Topanga, Fernwood, Stunt) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/248205 Red Leader-Kent (Old Topaanga, Fernwood, Piuma) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33039513 Sunday Funday (Mike-CVC-King Gillette Ranch Out & Back <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2896821>) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2896821 G/O Ride-Leader, Alfonso, (Westlake Mully PCH, Yerba) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9752350 When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and be cognizant of social distancing · not overlap wheels (crosswheel) · 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 . 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 -- Sheri

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CVC Ride RSVP
by Sheri L 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Members, I've invited you to fill out a form which will assist us in planning: Please click link. If you have trouble, let me know. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E78GIzQ-_6zFuo7gTivDMNjB8ovu7v6hABLybf0qGR… Thank you! Sheri

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