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Wed. Ride Cancelled
by Sheri Leiken 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

Hi, Yes, it is me, cancelling again. First due to high winds, but second because there is just not enough daylight. I am cancelling the afternoon ride until the 2nd week of January which gives us more daylight, and hopefully good weather with some rain days built in. Let's say January 10th is the start back date providing no rain. In the meantime, go spin, have fun, feel lucky if you can sneak away in the morning, and I will see you this weekend! -- Sheri

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Holiday party details- 12/10
by Susan Walters Ashby 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

> Hello, CVC’ers! > *If you haven’t RSVP’d, please do so to swla1986(a)gmail.com for a head count. > *$10 per person at the door, cash only, please, which pays for bar bites/ appetizers. > *Cash bar. > *Please support the MANNA food drive! Bring non-perishable food items to be collected at the door. > > > > Sent from my iPhone

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Clothing fit night info
by president＠cvcbike.org 02 Dec '17

02 Dec '17

CVC Club CLOTHING ORDERS: Fit Night info: If you would like to try items on for size, MOST sample sizes will be available at Win's Wheels for a fit night on Wednesday night, Dec. 6th ONLY, from 6-7. Our on-line club store will be open for the next two weeks! (closing December 14th). This is the time for you to order your "winter" or additional club clothing. You can pick from arm warmers, to knee warmers, wind jackets, and vests. Of course if you need a new jersey and bibs, then now is the time! The on-line store is open and ready to go, so if you know what you want, go ahead and place that order before you forget! 2 weeks only! Here is the link to the store. https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/ This will be the last open order until late spring. Put it on your calendar! Enjoy! Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Local Cycling Related News
by Sheri Leiken 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

Good news for those who have been clamoring for a bike lane on Potrero Road, this Tuesday the Board of Supervisors will be accepting almost $2 million in grant funds for Phase 1 of its construction in Hidden Valley. Members of the Santa Monica Mountains Bicycle Tourism Roundtable were instrumental in getting this project prioritized. You can read the staff report on the funding of Potrero bike lane and two other bike lane projects (Casistas Vista Road and Sespe Street) at this link: http://bosagenda. countyofventura.org/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&itemid=86764 We also want to thank everyone who gave input on the criteria you think Ventura County should use in determining where to install bike lanes in the future. We received two dozen comments and forwarded them to the Transportation Department for consideration in their recommendation to the Board, which also will be heard this Tuesday. You can read about the recommended criteria at this link: http://bosagenda.countyofventura.org/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda& itemid=86747 Additional good news is that bicycle friendliness is contagious! Mayor Claudia Bill-de la Pena will be asking the City of Thousand Oaks to consider a resolution declaring Thousand Oaks a Bicycle Friendly City, joining the City of Ventura and the County of Ventura, and hopefully other cities coming soon! Look for details on how you can participate, in our next email. Thank you for your cycling advocacy, and enjoy the ride! Best regards, Damon Wing Aide to Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks 625 West Hillcrest Drive <https://maps.google.com/?q=625+West+Hillcrest+Drive%0D+Thousand+Oaks,+CA+91…> Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 <https://maps.google.com/?q=625+West+Hillcrest+Drive%0D+Thousand+Oaks,+CA+91…> (805) 214-2510 -- Sheri

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Food Drive at Holiday Party-Twisted Oak
by president＠cvcbike.org 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

CVC, It is time for our members to support our annual CVC MANNA food drive. Please read the email below to find out how to help those in need during this holiday season and throughout the year. Please bring your items TO the Holiday get together at The Twisted Oak Tavern. Everyone can help make a difference in the fight against hunger in the Conejo Valley. Those in need—many of whom are children, seniors and the working poor—rely on Manna for their next meal. Your donations have a direct impact on the lives of our friends and neighbors in need. They will gladly accept unexpired (within 12 months prior to the “sell-by” date), non-perishable food items with labels that are unopened and in good condition. TOP 10 LIST 1. Fresh Eggs and Egg Cartons 2. Baking Items – Cake/Cookie Mix – Sugar 3. Hamburger Helper 4. Tomato Sauce / Paste 5. Canned Pasta 6. Canned Stew/Chilli 7. Spaghetti Sauce 8. Hot & Cold Cereal 9. Mac and Cheese 10. Cookies/Crackers Cash donations allow Manna to strategically purchase food when pantry shelves are low and during lean summer and early fall months, before holiday food drives begin. The impact your contribution has is great; better enabling Manna to serve the some 20,000 residents throughout the Conejo Valley who struggle with food insecurity. Donate By: Check – Make checks payable to Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank Online – through our secure donation page (DONATE button at top of page) Grocery Store Gift Cards – enables Manna to purchase needed food items during lean periods. Did You Know? Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double, even triple your cash contribution. To find out if your company offers such a program check with the appropriate employee relations department at your place of employment. Thank you so much, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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CVC Clothing Order
by president＠cvcbike.org 30 Nov '17

30 Nov '17

CVC Club Members, Our club store will be open for the next two weeks only! Time to order your "winter" clothing. You can pick from arm warmers, to knee warmers, jackets, and vests. Of course if you need a new jersey and bibs, then now is the time! Perfect time for new members to get their club clothing! I will be announcing a "try on" date if you want one. It will be a one shot day. Otherwise, be careful of your sizing. These do tend to run a little snugger. The store is now open and ready to go, so if you know what you want, go ahead and place that order before you forget! 2 weeks only! I will get back in touch with you regarding a "fitting" if you prefer. Here is the link to the store. https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/ This will be the last open order until late spring. Enjoy! Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 7
by Bart Ziegler 30 Nov '17

30 Nov '17

Weekend Ride Route Summary SATURDAY 8:30am at The Landing All rides meet & depart from "The Landing" parking lot at the South End of Westlake Lake. Please park in the middle lanes away from the homes on the East side of the lot. Red Ride, Leader: Taylor Hodoose Potrero, Balcom and Grimes: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lynn/CSU/Lewis/Sports Park/Bike Path/Upland/North/Bradley/Up Balcom/Mountain/Up Grimes/Spring/Read/Erbes Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16106151> Orange Ride, Leader: John McIntyre Oak Park, Mulholland and Calabasas: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Lakeview/TO/Up Westlake/Kanan/Chesboro/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/King Gillett/7-Minute/Old Topanga/Park Oro/Park Siena/Parkway Calabasas/Calabasas/Mureau/Las Virgines/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26544495> Gold Ride, Leader: Sharon Campise and Lisa Gutman 7-Minute and Calabasas Direct: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/King Gillett/7-Minute/Old Topanga/Park Oro/Park Siena/Parkway Calabasas/Calabasas/Mureau/Las Virgines/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15608587> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Hidden Valley Out-n-Back: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Up Lake Sherwood/Potrero/HIdden Valley/Return Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5456542> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. Gravel ride meet at Satwiwa Parking Lot. G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Dos Vientos, Green Meadow and Kanan: Triunfo/Wstlake/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Borchard/Newbury/Green Meadow/Rancho/La Granada/Erbes/Arboles/Westlake/Kanan/Lindero/Bromley/Kanan/Chesboro/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26549959> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Carlisle Canyon and Lake Sherwood: Triunfo/Westlake/Carlisle Out-N-Back/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Westlake/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19912700> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at Satwiwa Parking Lot (Lynn Road, past Reino, left on Goleta) Trails: Sycamore, Ranch Center, Sin Nombre, Two Foxes, Overlook, Hell Hill and Wood Canyon WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks perfect for riding this weekend, with scattered clouds to keep it cool and no chance of rain! On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading out HIdden Valley to Camarillo, rolling over Balcom Canyon and back home over Grimes. The Orange will doing a nice loop up over Westlake and Kanan before running up Mulholland and into Calabasas for 7-Minute Hill. The Gold ride will be heading for 7-Minute HIll as well but more directly up Cornell and onto King Gillett and Calabasas. And the Purple Ride is doing our most popular ride through HIdden Valley to the stables and back. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will head out through HIdden Valley, then onto Dos Vientos and back over Green Meadow, then up Westlake and Kanan. The Social ride is doing a nice cruise up through Oak Park, with a couple diversions through Agoura Hills. And the Mountain Bike/Gravel ride will start in Newbury Park and hit some of the trails in Sycamore Canyon. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Always be more aware when riding with a group. You are the eyes of everyone behind you and the voice to point out obstacles, vehicles and other hazards. Keep your spacing generous and focus your efforts on the climbs. Let me know if I can help with anything bike or ride-related. I always have extra gear, supplies and my toolbox, pump, etc. And let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf and Susan Ashby Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Mulholland, Piuma and Stunt (with shorter options including 7-Minute or King Gillett Out-n-Back) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15708550-> Wednesday Afternoon ride - Leader Sheri Leiken Rollout at 3:45 from the Landing or other local start location (changes each week so watch for separate announcement). Sample winter routes include Carlisle Canyon, Hidden Valley Up-n-Back, and the Malibu Lake Loop. Thursday Morning Ride - Leaders: Susan Ashby and David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Poinsettias on Camarillo Springs via Santa Rosa loop (with shortened option as Dos Vientos Loop) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26548009-> UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, Dec. 10th, 3-6pm - Holiday Party Save the date and join us at the Twisted Oak Tavern. Please RSVP to Susan NOW at: Susan Walters Ashby <swla1986(a)gmail.com> And we'll see you there! Saturday, Dec. 16th, Away Ride Ojai for epic Rose Valley and Pine Mountain Start at the Rotary Community Park, Ojai (at the junction of the 150 and 33 in downtown Ojai). We will have 3 routes including Rose Valley, Pine Mountain, Ojai and Lake Casitas. This is a spectacular away ride. Not to be missed. Mark your holiday calendar and give yourself this amazing gift. See you there! Saturday, May 5th, 2018. CVC Annual Benefit Ride and Cruisin Event. Next year's CInco de Mayo will be our club Cruisin Event! SAFETY REMINDERS If there is a marked bike lane, cyclists may ride shoulder to shoulder. Single file otherwise. There is no three or four abreast at any time while moving.If you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rules of the road. When riding with CVC, you agree to: * Wear a helmet and ensure my bike is in good working order. * Ride to the right, pass on the left. * Ride in the bike lane (where available) and signal when moving into another lane. * Ride no more than two abreast in the bike lane, single file on narrow roads, and avoid "Swarming" (bunching up and multiplying the chance of accidents) * Call out and point if I see a traffic hazard * Respect ALL traffic laws and the rights of all autos, bicycles, and pedestrians * Ride predictably and remind other to be safe * Be a bicycling ambassador PARKING Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. ADDITIONAL NOTES The Purple ride is considered a no drop. Having said that, please note that if you are falling behind or slower than the average pace, you may be dropped. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always, we will try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. 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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Wed. ride
by Sheri Leiken 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

I am sorry I won't be able to make it today, but perhaps someone else can lead on this gorgeous day! -- Sheri

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Please RSVP ASAP!
by Susan Walters Ashby 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Come celebrate the holidays with CVC! Sunday, December 10th 3:00-6:00 pm The Twisted Oak Tavern 30105 Agoura Rd., Agoura Sent from my iPhone

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purple ride cancelled today
by president＠cvcbike.org 25 Nov '17

25 Nov '17

Sorry for late notice, there will be no purple ride today, 11/25

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