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high winds predicted Sunday Morning
by Sheri Leiken 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

High winds are predicted for Sunday. If you choose to ride, please take extreme caution both in wind gust conditions, along with road hazards, (tree branches, pinecones, etc) Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts to between 35 and 50 mph will continue across the Ventura County Coast and between the Hollywood Hills and Malibu through midday Monday. Strongest gusts around 45 mph will occur across the Ventura Coast Sunday and Monday mornings. Isolated gusts to 50 mph are possible. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes Highways 1 and 101 including Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica to Ventura. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... When driving, use extra caution. Be prepared for sudden gusty cross winds. -- Sheri

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Jan. 25 - Feb. 1
by Bart Ziegler 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

åç 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 Westlake, Latigo and Yerba Buena: Triunfo/Up Westlake/Mulholland/Calimigos Ranch/Down Latigo/PCH/Up Yerba Buena/Little Sycamore/Mulholland/Westlake/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26711987> Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler CSU, Spanish Hills and Somis: Triunfo/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/CSU/Lewis/Laguna/Las Posas/Up Crestview/Up Valley Vista/Fairway/Center School/LA/Price/La Loma/Aggen/Berylwood/Bradley/Balcom/Up Stockton/Broadway/Spring/Rejada/Sunset Hills/Read Bypass/Up Olsen/Pederson/Erbes/HIllcrest/Deusenberg/TO/Lakeview Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26765059> Gold Ride, Leaders: Petros Vasiliou and Lisa Gutman Oak Park, Westlake and Greenmeadow: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Chesboro/Driver/Kanan/Westlake/Avenida Arboles/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/HIllcrest/Ventu Park/Rancho Conejo/Michael/Newbury/Greenmeadow/Moorpark/Rolling Oaks/Rancho/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18108506> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Wildwood Park: Lindero/Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Hillcrest/Erbes/Las Flores/Keats/Arboles/Keats/Las Flores/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26626183> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Newbury, Dos Vientos and Hidden Valley: Lakeview/TO/Westlake/Hillcrest/Erbes/Janse/Dover/Gainsborough/Lynn/HIllcrest/Ventu Park/Rancho Conejo/Lawrence/Camino/Old Conejo/Rieno/Borchard/Dos Vientos/Lynn/Rieno/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Westlake/Triunfo Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26759441> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Lake Malibu: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Lake Malibu/Mulholland/Old Place/Mulholland/Cornell/Kanan/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20084988> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at the Chesboro trailhead (follow Chesboro North from 101 fwy to the end). Trails: TBD parts of Chesboro and Palo Comado Canyons WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, Once again, we've got perfect weather for riding, with temps in the 60's and 70's. It's even supposed to warm up a bit! Dress in layers and enjoy the extra power of a lower core temperature. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading up the Westlake Wall to the top of Latigo, descent to the beach, north up the coast and return up Yerba Buena. The Orange Ride will be doing a new loop through Hidden Valley, Spanish Hills (featuring the "Spanish Alps"), Somis and Moorpark. The Gold ride will be rolling south for a loop through Oak Park, then Westlake, Newbury Park and Greenmeadow for the return. And the Purple Ride is cruising north through Thousand Oaks to Wildwood Park and back. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will be rolling through Thousand Oaks to Dos Vientos Park with a return trip through Hidden Valley and Lake Sherwood. The Social Ride is cruising south down Agoura and up Cornell to do a Lake Malibu loop and turn-around at The Old Place on Mulholland. And the mountain bike ride is meeting up at the trailhead at the north end of Chesboro and riding some of the fun trails around Chesboro and Palo Comado Canyons. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. And the Wednesday afternoon ride is on when we've got nice weather. Look for that announcement separately. 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. Interact assertively with motorists, pointing and vocalizing your intentions. When riding, 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 MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Cardiac, Rock Store and Mulholland (shorter option with return from Malibu Lake) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26705589> Thursday Morning Ride - Leader: Susan Ashby Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Potrero to PCH, return via Encinal (shorter option with out-n-back to Dos Vientos) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17359516> UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, Feb 10th, Ojai Valley Away Ride Come join us for our spectacular local away ride in Ojai, Lake Casitas and Carpinteria. We will have a number of routes ranging from 40 to 100 miles. Also great lunch stops and picturesque mountain and coastal views. 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. Afternoon Ride 3:30
by Sheri Leiken 21 Jan '18

21 Jan '18

We get another great day coming Wednesday! Seems we also have more daylight and increase the miles just a bit, so come on out, come do a mid-week afternoon ride and enjoy the camaraderie. See you at the Landing Wednesday afternoon at 3:30. Sheri --

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Jan. 18 - 25
by Bart Ziegler 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

Weekend Ride Route Summary SATURDAY Saturday is Leo Carrillo Away Ride! 9am at Leo Carrillo We will meet at Leo Carrillo State Park on PCH and ride north, with route options for 44, 60 or 100 miles. Rollout will be 9:00am because of the remote start. Leo Carrillo is located at: 35000 West Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265. See you there for a day of flat routes and beach breezes! Bring some pocket money. All rides will stop for coffee or snacks/lunch. Red Ride, Leader: Bart Gudmundson, 100 miles Ventura Harbor and Carpinteria: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26023296> We will stop at Lucky Llama cafe at the turn-around. Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler, 60 miles Channel Islands and Ventura Harbor: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22338533> There are multiple restaurant options at the Harbor turn-around. Gold Ride, Leaders: Sharon Campise and Petros Vasiliou, 44 miles PCH and Channel Islands Starbucks: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22369168> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Grimes Canyon (Championship Drive variant): Lakeview/TO/Westlake/Arboles/Parkview/Pederson/Olsen/Norwegian/Moorpark/Tierra Rejada/Mountain Trail/Hitch/Grimes/Championship/Spring/Sunset/Read Bypass/Olsen/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18819391> 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 the trailhead at Potrero Road and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park. Trails: Point Mugu area MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES TUESDAY Morning Ride - Leader: Bart Ziegler Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Dos Vientos, Green Meadow and Kanan (with shorter option for out-n-back to Dos Vientos). Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26549959> THURSDAY Morning Ride - Leader: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Piuma, Stunt and Mulholland (with shorter option out-n-back to King Gilette) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13966865> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather should be perfect for riding this weekend, with temps in the 70s. We will have a little wind coming from the northwest on Saturday, but it will give us a nice tailwind for the return on our ride up the coast. On Saturday, we have three routes going up the coast from Leo Carrillo on PCH. The Red Ride will be riding through Channel Islands, Ventura Harbor and Carpinteria. The Orange will also head up the coast through Channel Islands and grab lunch in the Ventura Harbor. And the Gold ride will go north as well and head back from Channel Islands after a break there at Starbucks. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will roll up Westlake and over Norwegian Grade to Moorpark, heading for Grimes Canyon and Championship Drive. The Social ride is cruising up Carlisle Canyon and around Lake Sherwood. And the mountain bike ride is meeting up at the trailhead at Wendy and Potrero and riding some of the favorite trails around Point Mugu Park. We've also got midweek rides with destination rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Keep in mind while riding with a group that you must warn riders behind you of dangers coming at them! You are their eyes when you are on the front - as well as in the pack. Keep your spacing generous and use 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 UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, Jan 20th, Channel Islands, Ventura and Carpinteria Away Ride This Saturday we will meet and ride from Leo Carrillo. We will be riding north through Channel Islands, Ventura Harbor and the famous "most beautiful bike path in California". We will have a number of routes ranging from 44 to 100 miles. Also great lunch stops and picturesque coastal views. See you there! Monday, Feb 26th, 7pm CVC Club Meeting, Chiropractic Sports Institute Presentation, information and consultation from our fabulous Dr. Heather White. Details to come... Address: 2277 Townsgate Rd #101, Westlake Village, CA 91361 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. Afternoon Ride
by Sheri Leiken 16 Jan '18

16 Jan '18

I cannot guarantee nice weather every Wednesday to be consistent in the winter, but... I am very excited that tomorrow will be 78 degrees and because of that, must ride! Come on out for the hump day ride, meeting at the landing at 3:30! We will ride for about an hour and 15 minutes through Hidden Valley or Carlisle Cyn. Beautiful day, beautiful weather, mid week spin, it's all good! -- Sheri

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Jan. 11 - 18
by Bart Ziegler 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

åç 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, Decker and Lil Sycamore: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Hidden Valley/Lynn/CSU/Lewis/PCH/Decker/Lil Sycamore/Westlake/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13238307> Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Calabasas, Rockstore and Mulholland: Lindero/Agoura/Mureau/Calabasas/Mulholland/Lake Malibu/Rock Store/Encinal/Mulholland/Decker/Triunfo Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26705589> Gold Ride, Leader: Sharon Campise and Petros Vasiliou King Gillett and 7-Minute Hill: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/7-Minute/Old Topanga/Park Oro/Calabasas Parkway/Mureau/Las Virgines/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814245> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Riders' Choice of Routes: Oak Park Oak Park Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21702073> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Long Canyon, Wood Ranch and Kanan: Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Arboles/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/Country Club/Wood Ranch/Long Canyon/Running Creek/Sinaloa/Royal/Madera/Erbes/Arboles/Westlake/Kanan/Chesboro/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26573915> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Wildwood Park: Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Hillcrest/Erbes/Las Flores/Keats/Arboles/Frontier/Brightstar/Big Sky/Arboles/Keats/Las Flores/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26626183> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at the trailhead at Potrero Road and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park. Trails: Point Mugu area WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks great this weekend, with no chance of rain and temps in the 70s. Saturday will be windy, though, so dress for a little more chill and ride more cautiously. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be dropping to the coast out through Hidden Valley, then coming back up Decker, with a nice Little Sycamore addition. The Orange Ride will be heading for Calabasas and Cardiac Hill before rolling over Mulholland to King Gilette, Lake Malibu and the Rock Store. The Gold ride will be rolling south as well, head up Cornell to King Gilette, then up 7-Minute HIll and through Calabasas. And the Purple Ride is going to ride up Agoura and north for a relaxing Oak Park Loop. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will be going out to Simi Valley to Long Canyon and Wood Ranch, then back over Olsen and looping around Kanan through Agoura. The Social Ride is cruising through Thousand Oaks to Wildwood Park and north over Pederson before coffee. And the mountain bike ride is meeting up at the trailhead at Wendy and Potrero and riding some of the favorite trails around Point Mugu Park. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the third week of January. 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 MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Old Topanga, Fernwood and Stunt (with shortened option to 7-Minute Hill) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/290138> Thursday Morning Ride - Leader: Susan Ashby Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Rock Store, Encinal and Lil Sycamore (with shortened option to Lake Malibu) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644675> UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, Jan 20th, Channel Islands and Ventura Away Ride Next Saturday we will meet and ride from Leo Carrillo. We will be riding north through Channel Islands, Ventura Harbor and Oxnard. We will have a number of routes ranging from 44 to 100 miles. Also great lunch stops and picturesque coastal views. And flat routes! 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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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Jan. 4 - 11
by Bart Ziegler 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

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 Stunt and Piuma: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Las Virgines/Mureau/Parkway Calabasas/Park Oro/Old Topanga/Mulholland/7-Minute/Up Stunt/Piuma/Cold Canyon/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11772537> Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Moorpark and Grimes Canyon: Lindero/Lakeview/TO/Westlake/Arboles/Parkview/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/Moorpark/Tierra Rejada/Mountain Trail/Hitch/LA/Grimes/Broadway/Spring/Tierra Rejada/Sunset/Read Bypass/Olsen/Sunset/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266> Gold Ride, Leader: Lisa Gutman and Sharon Campise Hidden Valley and Santa Rosa: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Lynn/CSU/Camarillo/Lewis/Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa/Moorpark/Read Bypass/Olsen/Pederson/Erbes/La Granada/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10180446> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Riders' Choice of Routes: Hidden Valley or Oak Park Hidden Valley Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5456542> Oak Park Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21702073> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. G.O. Ride, Leader: David Stumpf Hidden Valley, PCH and Mulholland: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/HIdden Valley/Lynn/CSU/University/Lewis/Las Posas/PCH/Mulholland/Westlake/Agoura/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6037350> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Lake Malibu Loop: Lindero/Agoura/Up Cornell/Lake Malibu/Up Mulholland/Waring/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20084988> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at the trailhead at Potrero Road and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park. Trails: Point Mugu area WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks great this weekend, with temps in the 70s, very little winds with cloud cover on Saturday, clearing for Sunday. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading for Calabasas and Cardiac Hill before climbing Stunt, descending Piuma and rolling back over Mulholland. The Orange will going North through TO up Westlake, then through Moorpark and up Grimes Canyon. The Gold ride will be rolling west out through Hidden Valley and dropping down to CSU, then back up Santa Rosa Valley. And the Purple Ride is going to ride up Reyes Adobe and through Oak Park, or a nice Out-n-Back through Hidden Valley (once again the purple riders get free Cliff Blocks). On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will head through Hidden Valley, then south along the beach and back up the mountain on Mulholland. The Social ride is cruising up to Lake Malibu and the base of Rock Store before returning down Cornell. And the mountain bike ride is meeting up at the trailhead at Wendy and Potrero and riding the trails around Point Mugu Park. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the second week of January. 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 MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Old Topanga, Fernwood and Stunt (with shortened option to 7-Minute Hill) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/290138> Thursday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Hidden Valley and Dos Vientos Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24728193> UPCOMING EVENTS 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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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Jan. 4 - 11
by Bart Ziegler 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

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 Stunt and Piuma: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Las Virgines/Mureau/Parkway Calabasas/Park Oro/Old Topanga/Mulholland/7-Minute/Up Stunt/Piuma/Cold Canyon/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11772537> Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Moorpark and Grimes Canyon: Lindero/Lakeview/TO/Westlake/Arboles/Parkview/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/Moorpark/Tierra Rejada/Mountain Trail/Hitch/LA/Grimes/Broadway/Spring/Tierra Rejada/Sunset/Read Bypass/Olsen/Sunset/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266> Gold Ride, Leader: Lisa Gutman and Petros Vasiliou Hidden Valley and Santa Rosa: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Lynn/CSU/Camarillo/Lewis/Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa/Moorpark/Read Bypass/Olsen/Pederson/Erbes/La Granada/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10180446> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Riders' Choice of Routes: Hidden Valley or Oak Park Hidden Valley Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5456542> Oak Park Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21702073> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. G.O. Ride, Leader: David Stumpf Hidden Valley, PCH and Mulholland: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/HIdden Valley/Lynn/CSU/University/Lewis/Las Posas/PCH/Mulholland/Westlake/Agoura/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6037350> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Lake Malibu Loop: Lindero/Agoura/Up Cornell/Lake Malibu/Up Mulholland/Waring/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20084988> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at the trailhead at Potrero Road and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park. Trails: Point Mugu area WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks great this weekend, with temps in the 70s, very little winds with cloud cover on Saturday, clearing for Sunday. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading for Calabasas and Cardiac Hill before climbing Stunt, descending Piuma and rolling back over Mulholland. The Orange will be going North through TO up Westlake, then through Moorpark and up Grimes Canyon. The Gold ride will be rolling west out through Hidden Valley and dropping down to CSU, then back up Santa Rosa Valley. And the Purple Ride is going to ride up Reyes Adobe and through Oak Park, or a nice Out-n-Back through Hidden Valley (once again the purple riders get a choice - and free Cliff Blocks). On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will head through Hidden Valley, then south along the beach and back up the mountain on Mulholland. The Social ride is cruising up to Lake Malibu and the base of Rock Store before returning down Cornell. And the mountain bike ride is meeting up at the trailhead at Wendy and Potrero and riding the trails around Point Mugu Park. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the second week of January. 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 MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Old Topanga, Fernwood and Stunt (with shortened option to 7-Minute Hill) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/290138> Thursday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Hidden Valley and Dos Vientos Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24728193> UPCOMING EVENTS 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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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 28 - Jan. 4
by Bart Ziegler 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '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, PCH and Latigo: Triunfo/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/HIdden Valley/Up Treasure Hill/Lynn/CSU/Las Posas/PCH/Up Latigo/Mulholland/Decker/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26641200> Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Santa Rosa Valley and Encinal: Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Hillcrest/Erbes/Las Flores/Moorpark/Norwegien Grade/Santa Rosa/Lewis/Las Posas/PCH/Up Encinal/Decker/Triunfo/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644583> Gold Ride, Leader: Lisa Gutman and Sharon Campise Wood Ranch Loop: Lakeview/TO/Westlake/Arboles/Parkview/Pederson/Olsen/Wood Ranch/Long Canyon/Blue Grass/Running Creek/Sinaloa/Royal/Madera/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Riders' Choice of Routes: Hidden Valley or Oak Park Hidden Valley Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5456542> Oak Park Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21702073> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. G.O. Ride, Leader: David Stumpf Camarillo and Somis: Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Hillcrest/Moorpark/Norweigen/Santa Rosa/Oak Canyon/MIssion Oaks/Woodcreek/Upland/Somis/Donlon/Kings Grove/Greentree/Bradley/Up Stockton/Broadway/Grimes/Up Championship/Spring/Tierra/Sunset/Read Bypass/Up Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644578> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Oak Park: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Reyes Adobe/Lindero/Lakeview/Valley Spring/Westlake/Kanan/Fountainwood/TO/Via Merida/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13777567> MONDAY 9:00am at The Landing. January 1st, New Year's Day All-Club Ride Join us for our traditional 4-Lakes Ride and enjoy some of our favorite local areas, with flexible route options for everyone. We will begin with a cruise pace past Lake Eleanor to Carlisle Canyon and Lake Sherwood, then onto complete our Westlake Loop and up Cornell to Lake Malibu. For those with more time and energy, you will be able to add the Carlisle climb, a ride through Hidden Valley with the Treasure HIll climb and/or the Rock Store extension. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271121> And here is the route with Additions: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644656> Come join us and start the New Year out right. WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks great this weekend, with warmer temps in the 70s, and very light winds. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading out through Hidden Valley, drop to the beach, south on PCH and back up Latigo Canyon. The Orange will going through TO, down the Norweigen Grade, descend Santa Rosa Valley through Camarillo then back up Encinal Canyon. The Gold ride will be rolling north through Thousand Oaks out to Simi Valley to do a Wood Ranch Loop up over Long Canyon and return on Sinaloa. And the Purple Ride is going to ride up Reyes Adobe and through Oak Park, or a nice Out-n-Back through Hidden Valley (there's a rumor purple riders will also receive free Cliff Blocks?). On Sunday, we've got two rides. The G.O. Ride will head through Thousand Oaks, drop down through Santa Rosa Valley, then north through Somis to ride Balcom, Stockton and Championship Drive. The Social ride is cruising up through Oak Park and Spring Valley then onto a descent of Kanan, and a loop over Fountainwood. On Monday New Year's Day, we've got a fun 4-Lakes All-Club ride that will roll out past Eleanor, Sherwood, Westlake and Malibu Lakes. We will have additional climbs and route extensions to keep everyone happy - and together. Then we've got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the second week of January. 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 MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Simi Tapo, Lost and Long Canyons (with shortened option to Madera return) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17365213> Thursday Morning Ride - Leaders: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Rock Store, Encinal and Lil Sycamore (with shortened option to Lake Malibu) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644675> UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, January 1st, New Year's Day All-Club Ride Join us for our traditional 4-Lakes Ride and enjoy some of our favorite local areas, with flexible route options for everyone. We will begin with a cruise pace past Lake Eleanor to Carlisle Canyon and Lake Sherwood, then onto complete our Westlake Loop and up Cornell to Lake Malibu. For those with more time and energy, you will be able to add the Carlisle climb, a ride through Hidden Valley with the Treasure HIll climb and/or the Rock Store extension. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271121> And here is the route with Additions: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26644656> Come join us and start the New Year out right. 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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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 21 - 28
by Bart Ziegler 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '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 Piuma and Las Flores: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/Cold Canyon/Up Piuma/Las Flores/Up Las Flores/Piuma/Cold Canyon/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26617157> Orange Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Old Topanga and Topanga Village: Lindero/Agoura/Malibu Hills/Lost Hills/Las Virgines/Mulholland/King Gilette/Mulholland/Up 7-Minute Hill/Up Old Topanga/Topanga/Up Old Topanga/Park Oro/Calabasas Parkway/Mureau/Las Virgines/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26626522> Gold Ride, Leader: Sharon Campise and Lisa Gutman Dos Vientos and Hidden Valley: Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Old Conejo/Hillcrest/Rancho/Halland/Moorpark/Green Meadow/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Las Brisas/Lynn/Rieno/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Westlake/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24728193> Purple Ride, Leader: Beth McElhenny Riders' Choice of Routes: Hidden Valley or Oak Park Hidden Valley Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5456542> Oak Park Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21702073> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing. Gravel ride meet at Satwiwa Parking Lot. G.O. Ride, Leader: David Stumpf Stunt Mountain Up-N-Back: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/King Gillette/Mulholland/Stunt/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392723> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Wildwood Park: Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Hillcrest/Erbes/Las Flores/Keats/Arboles/Frontier/Brightstar/Big Sky/Arboles/Keats/Las Flores/Erbes/Hillcrest/Old Conejo/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26626183> Gravel/Mountain Bike Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella Meet at Satwiwa (Lynn westbound, past Reino, left on Goleta) Trails (in order): Sycamore, Ranch Center, Wood Canyon, Sycamore, Overlook, Hell Hill, Two Foxes, Sycamore WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather looks great this weekend, with no chance or rain or smoke! And it looks like we should have only light winds, as well. It will be chilly in the mornings so layer up. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading south over Mulholland, then up Piuma and a drop to the beach down Las Flores, then turn around and return the same way. The Orange will be heading the same direction but continue onto Las Virgines and 7-Minute HIll before climbing Old Topanga to the Village and back the same way and home through Calabasas. The Gold ride will be rolling north through Thousand Oaks to Dos Vientos and return over Treasure Hill through Hidden Valley. And the Purple Ride is going to ride up Reyes Adobe and through Oak Park, or a nice Out-n-Back through Hidden Valley. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The G.O. Ride will head directly for Stunt up Cornell and Mulholland to the Top of the World and back. The Social ride is cruising up to Wildwood Park through Thousand Oaks, and back directly on Las Flores. And the Mountain Bike/Gravel ride will start in Newbury Park and hit some of the trails in the Dos Vientos area. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Wednesday afternoon ride will resume the second week of January. 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 MID-WEEK CLUB RIDES Tuesday Morning Ride - Leader: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Potrero to the Coast and Back up Encinal (with shortened option to Dos Vientos) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2756759> Thursday Morning Ride - Leader: David Stumpf Rollout is 9:00am SHARP at The Landing parking lot. Moorpark and Grimes Canyon Clockwise (with shortened option to Moorpark) Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4689896> UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, January 1st, New Year's Day All-Club Ride Join us for our traditional 4-Lakes Ride and enjoy some of our favorite local areas, with flexible route options for everyone. We will begin with a cruise pace up around Lake Eleanor to Carlisle Canyon and Lake Sherwood, then onto complete our Westlake Loop and up Cornell to Lake Malibu. For those with more time and energy, you will be able to add the Carlisle climb, an extra Westlake lap and/or Rock Store/Encinal Canyon. Here is the main 4-Lakes Club Ride route: Main Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271121> Come join us and start the New Year out right. 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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