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***Spam*** CVC Benefit Ride And Picnic - Event Update
by Henry 24 Mar '19

24 Mar '19

> > > View this email in your browser > > Cruisin’ the Conejo friends, > > Come out on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 and be part of the 3rd annual Conejo Valley Cyclists Picnic Ride & Benefit . Formerly known as Cruisin’ the Conejo, the “Picnic Ride” is a different, smaller, and more organic charity event but, still has the same large goals of Cruisin’: GIVING BACK! , enjoying the sport we love, and sharing the roads with each other while embracing the beautiful scenery of the Conejo Valley and beyond. > > The GIVING BACK Part: This year's event will support these great charities. Click on each of their names to learn more about what they are doing in the local community and then SIGN UP! > The Mike Nosco Foundation uses its annual charity ride to to provide financial relief to families and/or individuals who are confronting a life threatening illness, many of whom live in the Conejo Valley or a part of the cycling community. > Conejo Open Space Foundation is using its resources to help restore many of the trails and out houses destroyed by the the Hill fire, Woosley fire, and the spring rains. > Santa Monica Mountain Foundation Nearly 90% of the Santa Monica Mountains National Park land has burned during the Woosley Fire, including many beloved trails, structures, and landmarks like the Hollywood famous Western Town at Paramount Ranch, site of movies and TV shows like Planet of the Apes, CBS’s Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, and most recently HBO’s Westworld. > Ready to register? > CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > > This smaller limited participation event (only 200 riders) removes many of the expenses that were unavoidable and rising each year with Cruisin’ the Conejo. Fewer expenses translates into a higher percentage of each participant’s registration fee being freed up to go directly to the three (3) incredible local charitable organizations we are looking to support with this year’s event. This more intimate and social event will have many of the trade mark Cruisin’ characteristics… > Rides begin at 8:00 am, 8:30 am, & 9:00 am. > Three (3) scenic routes of 25, 50, and 75 miles > Supported regroup stops > SAG support > Post-ride Picnic lunch from a gourmet food truck > Party atmosphere with music, silent auction, and more! > Ready to register? > CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > > Here are some things you need to know about the ride… > Event Limit: 200 Riders (less than 100 remain) > A $80 minimum donation allows us to cover expenses for the ride and still be able to donate to every organization ($70 event fee + $10 associate members’ fee) > Extra lunch tickets are available for purchase through the registration link: > $15/adults > $10/children under 12. > No Tickets will be sold the day of the event. > There will be NO "DAY OF" registrations or lunch tickets sold. YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT. > If you register by April 8th, you will receive a special performance shirt. > > Sign up now before all the spots have been taken... > CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > > We look forward to catching up with you at our new Conejo Valley Cyclists Picnic Ride & Benefit on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. > > Let’s Go Ride, > Your Picnic Ride and Benefit Team > _______________________________________ > > Be Sure to visit the new kids on the block... > > Conejo Valley Triathlon Team > Founded in 2018, the CVTT is a non-profit organization and multisport club. Team members include athletes of all abilities, from beginners to experienced triathlete veterans. CVTT will offer its members structured workouts, a variety of clinics, sponsor and partner discounts, race support, monthly social meetings and any other additional resources to help each and every member reach their triathlon potential. > > > Less than 100 spots left. Sign up now... > CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > ___________________ > > Be sure to thank our early sponsors of the event by visiting their webiste. It's easy, just click on their name... > > MICHAEL'S BICYCLES > A longtime supports of every charity event Conejo Valley Cyclist's has every held, Michael's Bicycles is back again. Michael's Bicycles has been #1 in service and has cared for the cycling needs of the Conejo Valley and Eastern Ventura County in Newbury Park since 1984. > > HYPERTHREADS > At Hyperthreads, we build high performing cycling, multi-sport, running, and casual apparel for athletes across the globe. Immersed in the fabric of our culture, we strive to create the best in performance and value in every stitch of clothing we design. We’re passionate about the craft that defines us. Join us and share your Hyperthreads along the way. > > JRA BIKES AND BREW > Since they arrived in the Conejo Valley. JRA has always been involved in the CVC's fundraising event. Now located in Thousand Oaks JRA has been Voted One of America’s Best Bike Shops 4 Years In a Row! So stop by and let them show you their large selection of mountain bikes, excellent service dept, and get a cup of "Joe". > > WIN'S WHEELS > One of the many Cruisin' Sponsors to join our new event from the start. Visit to learn more about all of your bike service needs and bicycle related products, parts, and accessories centrally located between Calabasas & Newbury Park in Westlake Village and near Thousand Oaks. > > VELOFIX > Offering a convenient Mobile Bike Shop experience at your home or office. Our goal is to offer a convenient premium service that gives you more time to do what...RIDE!!! > > THE HUB > We treat every rider equally by serving every rider differently. What does that mean? Well, it means we care about one bike, yours, and one Rider, you. > > TREK BICYCLES > Trek Bicycle Westlake Village is your destination for the latest products from Trek and Bontrager, service and tune-ups for bikes of any brand, and local advice about great places to ride. > > > > > > > Copyright © 2019 cvcbike.org, All rights reserved. > You are on this list because you are are currently or have been a members of Conejo Valley Cyclists or, have participated in past Cruisin' the Conejo events. > > Our mailing address is: > cvcbike.org > PO Box 4411 > Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-1411 > > Add us to your address book > > > Want to change how you receive these emails? > You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. > >

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CVC weekend rides 3/23 & 3/24/19
by Taylor Hodoose 22 Mar '19

22 Mar '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* **8:15am this Saturday is the CVC photo day. Dress in your kit and meet at the usual spot at the landing, photo will be there. *Upcoming Away Rides:* April 20 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy Local rides- Saturday March 23rd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Mully/7 min/OlTop 50.5 5,107 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14454851 805-390-2200 Fernwood/Stunt/Mully Orange Jennifer Kanan/Stunt 43 3,755 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29270572 805-558-3428 Mulholland Gold Lisa 818-535-0862 HV/ DoVi/ 35.5 2,282 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21202013 Sharon 818-519-8694 Wild Wood/Westlake Petros 805-630-8116 Sunday March 24th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan 33 2,022 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29518094 Orange 978-394-7318 Cornell/Agoura Social Kay Cornell/Lake Lobo 23.5 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 Cornell/ back Question of the week: Do you listen to your own advice? Well as a matter of fact I do. Last Friday I had loaded my bike in the car, got my hydration and nutrition ready, laid out the kit, and was all ready to go. Saturday, I woke up and was hobbling over to the sink to brush my teeth and get ready. It was painful to put weight on my right leg. I felt it Friday, but thought I might sleep it off. Now in the morning I had to decide if I was really going to ride. What would I tell my kids to do? Go get some rest and wait until you are healed up. Still I stood contemplating what I should do. I then remembered the QOTW I had just sent out and realized my body was telling me something, Loudly, and I listened. Safety Tip of the Week:  Be aware of vehicles-Many collisions occur when a cyclist is on the inside of a vehicle which is turning right. Don’t assume the vehicle is going straight ahead just because it isn’t signaling right. Always avoid ‘undertaking’ any vehicle in this situation – it’s better to hang back until the vehicle has moved past. Never cycle along the inside of large vehicles, such as trucks and buses, especially at intersections, where most accidents happen. When turning right, a truck will often pull out to the left first, creating a wide gap between the vehicle and the curb. Many cyclists think it’s safe to ride into this space, but this is a dangerous place to be as the gap quickly disappears when the truck swings around to the right. 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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ignore that email
by president＠cvcbike.org 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

Sorry, sent in error because of a false email to us. Sheri

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Conejo Valley Cyclists
by president＠cvcbike.org 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

Hi There, We have our announcement lists available to members. If you need help trying out a few rides, we would be happy to have you as a guest to try it out.Just email me any time. If you are interested in joining the club, please go to our website at www.cvcbike.org Rides leave at 8:30 from the Landing in Westlake on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Hope to see you riding with us soon, Sheri

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Today’s Wednesday 3:45 Ride
by Kent Koral 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

Hi all, We are planning on holding the 3:45 ride today leaving from the Landing. If you are planning on going, please RSVP Sheri so that she can contact you directly if conditions change. See you on the road or trail. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Sorry everyone I finally got it right
by Taylor Hodoose 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

What a morning Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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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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