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CVC weekend rides 3/16 & 3/17/19
by Taylor Hodoose 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* March 23 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. Local rides- Saturday March 16th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Old Topanga 50 4,830 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12832749 805-390-2200 Stunt/Cold Cyn Orange Alfonzo Westlake/dn Mully 34 3,895 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29476567 978-394-7318 Decker/up Encinal Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Grimes 40 2,519 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29009208 Lisa 818-535-0862 Out and back Sunday March 17th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/Santa Rosa 36.5 2,992 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29476588 Orange 978-394-7318 Simi/Olson Social Kay Calabasas 21 1,577 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26909197 818-419-1172 Long Valley Bridge Question of the week: Should I listen when my body is talking to me? Yes. Last weekend as I was heading back to the landing, I came upon a rider at the side of the road on Agoura. I slowed and asked if she was ok as I rolled by. She shook her head “no”. I turned around and went back to see what I could do. She was struggling to get off her bike, and then sat down and was having trouble breathing. She didn’t want me or the other people trying to help call anyone, she said she would be fine. After a few minutes she said she was ready again. I rode back to the landing with her, following to see if I noticed her having trouble. Half way down Lindero, she seemed to be slowing down. When we got to the landing she looked fatigued again. I asked if she was ok, and she said she was a little tired. So I asked her where her car was. Over there, but I think I'm going to ride a little more. I told her I suggest she call it a day and told her I would help her load her bike back in the car. It was clear to me that her body was telling her the day was done, but she couldn’t hear it. There is a difference between putting in a strong effort and pushing beyond our limits. Always side with caution and you will be able to ride again tomorrow. 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 weekend rides 3/23 & 3/24/19
by Taylor Hodoose 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* March 23 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. Question of the week: Safety Tip of the Week: 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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Conejo Valley Cyclists
by president＠cvcbike.org 13 Mar '19

13 Mar '19

Dear CVC Members, Hey Members! I am so excited about this year's Picnic and Benefit Ride! Our local Conejo Valley is so in need this year! This year, we have opened up the ride to past Cruisin the Conejo Riders, and will be capping the ride at 200. We are already quickly climbing there yet, many of our own members still need to sign up. We don't want any of our own waiting too long missing out on our club's greatest event of the year. So, sign up soon so that you are a part of this great day, we have an amazing food truck, a great silent auction in the making, (and if any of you are connected to local restaurants or businesses and would like to donate, please let me know). We have music, drinks, a great ride and a great time. If you register by April 8th, you also get an extremely cool performance shirt. I would like to give a shout out to our sponsors, Trek Bicycles Westlake, The Hub, Win's Wheels, Michael's Bicycles, Velofix and more to come! Here is the link to sign up: https://www.bikereg.com/cvc-benefit-picnic-ride It will be an amazing day for our club, and you can take pride in knowing YOU are a proud member of Conejo Valley Cyclists! Thanks, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Wed. afternoon ride 3:45
by Sheri Leiken 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Well Club Members, this has been a rough year for this Wednesday Humpday ride. But... it looks like we are good to go THIS Wednesday. Let's meet at the Landing at 3:45 and plan on a ride of about 20 miles or so. This will be a gold level ride. Let's get back to that mid week break to spin outside and get some sunshine in. See you at 3:45 Wednesday at the Landing, (close to the entrance). -- Sheri

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CVC-no Stunt, No Baldy
by Taylor Hodoose 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

For those who climbed Stunt this weekend, it was the last for a little while. That trickle of water you saw near the top coming up out of the asphalt seems to have turned into a sinkhole. https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019/03/10/dramatic-video-captures-ruptured… Mt Baldy away ride this Saturday is postponed to when the snow and potential road ice has cleared up. All rides will start at landing this Saturday. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC weekend rides 3/9 & 3/10/19
by Taylor Hodoose 07 Mar '19

07 Mar '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* March 16 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy *Upcoming Events:* *Changed Date* March 23 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. Local rides- Saturday March 9th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Old Topanga 62 6,767 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27049288 805-390-2200 Stunt/Cold Cyn Orange Alfonzo Kanan/Rck Str 36 4,146 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29428401 978-394-7318 Up Enc/TOW/back Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Agoura/Kanan 37 2,341 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29397344 Lisa 818-535-0862 Lynn SPRING FORWARD OR GET LEFT BEHIND Sunday March 10th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Black Taylor Hidden Vly 45 2,705 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 805-390-2200 Santa Rosa/Erbes RED Alfonzo Agoura/Basas 35 2,839 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29428455 Orange 978-394-7318 Mully/Cornell Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Will the weather gods let CVC have a weekend ride? Yes, dry roads, cool temperatures, and fun for all. Is this the end of our winter? Too soon to say, but I suspect a heat wave is not too far off. 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 rides cancelled Sunday 3/3
by Taylor Hodoose 03 Mar '19

03 Mar '19

Roads too wet as of now, rides are cancelled. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC rides cancelled Saturday 3/2
by Taylor Hodoose 02 Mar '19

02 Mar '19

Looks like a trainer day. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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cvc weekend rides 3/2 & 3/3/19
by Taylor Hodoose 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* March 16 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy *Upcoming Events:* March 23 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. ***Rain in the forecast, but i'm an optimistic guy at heart. Please watch email for cancellations. Local rides- Saturday March 2nd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Old Topanga 62 6,767 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27049288 805-390-2200 Stunt/Cold Cyn Orange Peter Potrero/Santa Rosa 46 2,543 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13083901 805-390-2525 Olson/Erbes Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Agoura/Kanan 37 2,341 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29397344 Petros 805-630-8116 Lynn Sunday March 3rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Mully/7 Min 37 3,242 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29401839 Orange 978-394-7318 Lk Mlbu/Cornell Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Why did I get dropped last week? Well, to start with I think I surprised a few people. This was a stone cold drop. As I watched the group pull away on PCH, it did not take me long to realize I was not going to see them until the next regroup. The rainy and cold weather has kept me inside and off the bike. Saturday was the 7th ride totaling 255 miles so far this year. Last year that was one week of riding. I've been doing gym work and some time on the treadmill, but it just isn’t the same. I/we need to keep up the time in the saddle to maintain cycling fitness. Time to shake out the cobwebs and as my friend says, “let’s ride”. 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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cvc weekend rides 2/23 & 2/24/19
by Taylor Hodoose 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* March 16 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy *Upcoming Events:* *Changed Date* March 23 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. Local rides- Saturday February 23rd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Hidden Vly/PCH 51 4,059 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29361746 805-390-2200 Yerba Orange Doug Hid Val/DoVi 43.5 4,385 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29360972 323-806-2002 Erbes/Kanan Gold Lisa 818-535-0862. Mully/Stunt 35 3,641 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392723 Petros 805-630-8116 out and back Sunday February 24th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Hid Val/ Syc Cyn 36 2,586 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29361879 Orange 978-394-7318 Lynn Social Kay Westlake 20 1,096 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 818-419-1172 Kanan/Agoura Question of the week: How do you count sheep? This is a slightly revised version from when I used to race dirt bikes (motorcycles). I start off down my driveway, and get the Garmin notification to start recording. Left onto my street, another left and stop for the pedestrian gate. Slowly roll through the gate and left again. Now I start shifting gears heading downhill. Slow down for a right turn and look behind to see if any semi trucks are heading my way. Start picking up the speed and race down the s-turn to the stop light. Left turn, right turn, past McDonalds and all those breakfast smells. Up Spring Hill, left on Tierra Rejada, right on through the Underwood farms. Cut through Read Rd, left up the Lump. Descending Erbes............lights out. Safety Tip of the Week:  Stay on the right side <http://www.marc.org/bikeped/sharetheroad.htm> of the lane-Ride in a single-file line with other cyclists (not two or three abreast) if the street is too narrow for cars to pass. Cyclists are allowed to ride in the middle of the lane to increase visibility. Keep an eye out for parked cars (or rather, doors from parked cars opening into the street). Avoid the dreaded door-into-cyclist snafu by staying a little bit closer to the center of the street if there are parked cars. Also, move towards the left side of the lane when turning left. Stay out of drivers’ blind spots <http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/cycling-guide/section3.3.shtml>, especially at traffic lights or stop signs. 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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