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Cvc RO ride cancelled, social on with caution
by Taylor Hodoose 26 May '19

26 May '19

Red/orange ride through Moorpark is cancelled today, as it is likely to get caught up in rain. Social ride is on, they should be home in time, however please proceed with caution. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC Summer Mammoth Fun
by Sheri Leiken 25 May '19

25 May '19

Hey CVC Members, As added fun and excitement, plans are in the works for a CVC Summer Fun Mammoth Trip on Aug. 15-18. There is not an "official" ride, but rather rides with recommended routes that we can ride together, one being a June Lake route. The afternoon fun and/or morning fun will continue with organized hikes (by the Super Host, Kent with special guest appearances by Luigi). Everyone is invited, lodging will be on your own. There are campsites, many Arbnb's with great condos, and nice hotels available now. We have already confirmed our reservation through Arbnb at 3377 Chateau Road #7, Mammoth if that helps. Most places are within 10 minutes of each other. Our hope is to get an eventual count, have dinners somewhere, enjoy the beauty of Mammoth together and have a great summer trip. Jump on in, the more, the merrier. -- Sheri

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Cvc memorial day ride
by Taylor Hodoose 24 May '19

24 May '19

Alfonso is going to lead a Memorial Day ride leaving from the landing at 9:00am Monday. Yes if all goes as planned, it will be the first Rock Store climb of 2019 for Cvc. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30076211 Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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cvc weekend rides 5/25 & 5/26/19
by Taylor Hodoose 23 May '19

23 May '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* June 29, PCH coastal ride Local rides- Saturday May 25th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Good Bart Mureau/Stunt 48.5 4,778 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11772537 805-338-9145 Piuma/Mully Orange Doug Hdn Vly/ PCH 50 3,492 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30048566 323-806-2002 Encinal Orange Lite Petros Hdn Vly/ PCH 50 3,492 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30048566 805-630-8116 Encinal Gold Erbes/Wildwood 30 1,938 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19173193 Lisa 818-535-0862 Hidden Valley Sunday May 26th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/Moorpark 43 2,743 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30058270 Orange 787-240-1332 Back Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,131 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29174187 818-419-1172 Lindero Question of the week: Should I ride the “away ride”? Absolutely! Sometimes it may feel like an inconvenience, but it’s well worth it. You get a chance to ride on roads you don’t travel every day. Different landscapes, and different cracks in the road. It feels fresh and new. You do need to allow more time, but that forces you to sit back and enjoy the ride. And for all you foodies, there is usually a lunch stop, 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

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Volunteers Cyclists and others needed for Love Run
by Sheri Leiken 21 May '19

21 May '19

Cyclists needed and others benefitting Senior Concerns, our local senior community: Please share this link with all of your contacts and groups that you belong too…spread the word far & wide! To sign up online go to: http://loverunwestlake.com/get-involved/volunteer-with-us Here is a brief recap of our greatest needs 5/30 – *Goody Bag Stuffing* 9-11:30 am – 5 11-2 pm – 6 6/2 - *Course Monitors* 6 – 10 am – We need 60 6/2 – *Parking* 5-10 am – 9 6/2 - *Race Day Packet Pickup* 5-9:30 – 5 6/2 – *Aid Stations on the Course* 6-9am – 32 6/2 - *Lead and Sweep Cyclists – maybe you know a cycling group that would like to do this?* 6 – 10 am - 8 *Andrea Gallagher, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)* *®* President, Senior Concerns 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-0189 *Please note my new email**: ** agallagher(a)seniorconcerns.org <agallagher(a)seniorconcerns.org> *

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Wed. afternoon ride
by Sheri Leiken 20 May '19

20 May '19

Looks like Wednesday will be one day without massive winds, rain, or any of those other winter issues. Weather Gods, it is the end of MAY! Let's get out and meet for the Wednesday afternoon ride. Meeting at the Landing at 3:45 for about a 22 mile ride. This is Gold+ pace. Looking forward to a good afternoon! -- Sheri

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Important announcement from State on roads in our area
by president＠cvcbike.org 20 May '19

20 May '19

Conejo Valley Cyclists, This is regarding safety in the recent burn areas. State Debris Removal Officials Urge Cyclists to Use Caution When Using Canyons Roads in Recent Burn Areas As the rainy season in Southern California tapers off and more cyclists are using the roads, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas are urging cyclists in areas affected by last November's Woolsey and Hill fires to use caution due to the presence of trucks transporting debris generated by the fires to local landfills. Roads of particular concern include Cornell Road, Latigo Canyon Road, Corral Canyon Road, Encinal Canyon Road, Mulholland Highway, Decker Canyon Road and Deer Creek Road. These roads pose a significant risk to cyclists because they are narrow, have "S" curves with blind spots and have limited shoulders. These conditions leave truck drivers with no place to go and very little, if any, time to react when they encounter cyclists. Debris removal officials estimate that heavy truck traffic will continue in the burn areas through the end of June.

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That was rain you
by Taylor Hodoose 19 May '19

19 May '19

heard last night. Cvc rides cancelled. Take a long breakfast, the roads may dry up for an afternoon spin. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Picnic & Benefit Follow up
by Sheri Leiken 16 May '19

16 May '19

Dear CVC Members, I can't thank Conejo Valley Cyclists enough for your support with the Picnic & Benefit Ride. I wanted to take a minute to thank all of you who participated in the event, and also those who could not, but still supported CVC AND those of you who gave even extra donations!. Your generosity makes me so proud to represent this club in our community and each and every one of you should be proud of yourselves for your donations of time, effort and resources. It was a fun day, a fun time,, very successful! It's a big undertaking when you are not sure how it is all going to work out, and so many of you pulled through making it a memorable day. You have enabled your club to donate to the community in a meaningful way. I would like to give a shout out to a few people who really helped make our day special... Let's start with Kent! Great routes, great planning on the routes, great set up of the event running the event, watching for your safety during the ride, and wow, going the extra mile.. Grabbing our sponsors, working with me (and most of the time, happily!) I want to thank Henry who remains active, (even behind the scenes) and gets our word and newsletters and ads out there. I would also like to thank Mike Hackett who worked organizing and running rest stops, and to our rest stop volunteers, Harlene Roen, Sue Scott, Ali, her lovely daughter Zoe, and Beth M. They completely made our ride fun and, well totally supportive, and of course made you all, well-fed. (Please thank Cliff and Sue for those incredible potatoes and Ali for her homemade Snickerdoodles!) They all completely made our day! Thank you Todd Irmas (in shoulder recover) and Greta Adams (in knee recovery) who spent the entire morning checking in riders and watching over the site as our riders all rode and Kent went off placing those arrows along our end. I cannot express the gratitude I felt towards them to getting all of the riders off, and holding down our goods. Speaking of goods, didn't Kay Fields do an excellent job wrapping our silent auction items? Thank you Kay!!!!!! Behind the scenes, Alfonso is working away sending checks in and out! Some of you saw Gary Silver, our incredible orange leader,step in and run SAG after being out on leave. Oh...and thanks to Phil C. who came back to help with clean up, and to Jerry who came back for his silent auction prize and ended up cleaning and loading up! And a special thanks to Amy and Lisa who stayed with me until the bitter end packing and taking care of silent auction winners. And I know there are more of you... Sharon.... and so many others who helped with various things throughout the day! It certainly takes a team!!! When you visit our sponsors, please thank them in person for what they did for CVC! Many donated an entire day to help CVC riders! As a reminder, I still have many shirts at my home that are wanting to be at their home. I will not be bringing them on Saturday unless you email me. You may also set up a time with me to pick them up. Conejo Valley Cyclists have done so much for Conejo Valley and our local community, and I just want to thank all that participated in any way, for making a difference. Sheri PS I know I am not mentioning someone, but... I WILL remember!

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cvc weekend rides 5/18 & 5/19/19
by Taylor Hodoose 16 May '19

16 May '19

[image: image.png] *SMMT Challenge May 25-Aug 31:* Red group will be scheduling SMMT climbs on Saturdays to complete all 15 road bike climbs. Join us, or follow at your own pace. *Upcoming Away Rides:* June 29, PCH coastal ride SaturdayMay 18th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor McBean/Soledad Cyn 68 3,722 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29952506 805-390-2200 Alysio Cyn/Back Orange TBD McBean/Soledad Cyn 68 3,722 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29952506 Alysio Cyn/Back Meeting outside Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf-Santa Clarita mall https://www.google.com/maps/place/24201+Valencia+Blvd+Space+%233648,+Santa+… 24201 Valencia Blvd Space #3648 Local rides- Saturday May 18th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Simi/Box Cyn 52 3,607 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21407076 TBD Woolsey/Vly Cir/ Agoura Orange Peter Mully/Piuma 42.5 4,528 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29001990 805-390-2525 Stund/Mully Orange Lite Joseph Mully/Piuma 42.5 4,528 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29001990 805-236-0696 Stund/Mully Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 HV/DoVi 35.5 2,148 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20242582 Lisa 818-535-0862 Lynn/Flores/Erbes Sunday May 19th @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/LVirg/Cold Cyn 33 2,521 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818921 Orange 787-240-1332 Mully/Cornell Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Are you watching the Tour of California? One thing I enjoy about the TOC, is that we can see the pros race on the same roads we enjoy. It always puts things in perspective to see them fly by at twice my speed. As impressive as they are, it never makes me feel bad about my own level of fitness or skill. In fact, I feel better. This is their every day job to race bikes. While I can’t climb anything as fast as them, I don’t think they can vet a reality show budget as fast as I can. Safety Tip of the Week:  See and Be Seen-Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather, or at night, you need to be seen by others. Wearing white has not been shown to make you more visible. Rather, always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright colors when riding day or night. Also wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you. Make eye contact with other road users, especially at junctions, then you know they’ve seen 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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