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Clothing orders
by Sheri Leiken 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

Hi Club, Our clothing order deadline is THIS WEEK! Please sample our winter line at the party, remember, these are samples only and an order must be completed. It is a 2 step order process. 1. Go to the on line store. https://www.lgpickpayride.com/ConejoValleyCyclists_170141PPR 2. Click what you want to purchase, (you may need to create an account if you do not have one) 3. Follow the process all the way through. 4. In a week or less, you will be asked to put your credit card in if we meet the minimum purchases. 5. Orders take about 5 weeks. I have a very few items at home. Mainly men's mediums in bibs and jerseys and a few female sizes and a few gloves. Contact me for those for purchase immediately. Thanks, See you at the party, Sheri

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 8 - 15
by Bart Ziegler 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Weekend Ride Route Summary Saturday Away ride start at Cafe Nouveau 1497 E Thompson Blvd Ventura, CA 93001 (About 45 minutes north on the 101, exit 69 Vista Del Mar Dr in Ventura, Take Sanjon Rd to US-101 BUS, Use the left lane to merge onto Vista Del Mar Dr, Turn right onto E Harbor Blvd, Turn right onto Sanjon Rd, Turn right onto US-101 BUS (Destination will be on the left) Rollout from Nouveau Parking lot at 9am. There is ample parking on the streets in this area. Red Ride, Leader: Taylor Hodoose Start Ventura Near Harbor, Rides south through Oxnard and up 150 to Ojai/Bocalli's Restaurant, continues around 150 to Carptinteria and south coastal return Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18007608> Orange Ride, Leader: John McIntyre Start Ventura Near Harbor, Rides south through Ventura and up 150 to Ojai/Bocalli's Restaurant, return down 33 Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18007568> Gold Ride, Leader: Mike Hackett Start Ventura Near Harbor, Direct up 33 to lake Casitas then Ojai/Bocalli's Restaurant Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18007473> SUNDAY 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. 9:00am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Carlisle and Dos Vientos: Lindero/Westlake/Carlisle Canyon/Potrero/Borchard/Dos Vientos/Lynn/TO/Old Conejo/Agoura Rd. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12413188> G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Dos Vientos: Lindero/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/Potrero/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Borchard/Newbury/Green Meadow/Rancho/Hillcrest/Old Conejo Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13971678> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Malibu Lake: Lindero/Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Malibu Lake/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura Road/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6359537> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather should be sunny this weekend, but chilly in the mornings. Layer up. Just because it's colder though, don't forget to hydrate well. On Saturday, we have our away rides to Ojai. We will all start in Ventura with routes heading directly up the 33, down south through Ventura and Santa Paula, and a longer extension up North over Lake Casitas and Carpinteria. All routes are designed to have us all meeting for lunch in Ojai at Bocalli's Italian Restaurant. Then a couple nice choices for a return to the vehicles in Ventura. On Sunday, we've got three rides and the holiday party in the afternoon. The Red Group will be doing Carlisle Canyon and Dos Vientos. The G.O. Ride will be doing a loop through Agoura and Newbury Park. And the Social ride is going to Malibu Lake and back. The shorter rides should give you plenty of energy to socialize and eat your fill of holiday appetizers at 3pm. As usual, we've also got midweek rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including Tuesday night mountain bike ride, cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and a Wednesday afternoon ride with Sherie. As you are riding with your groups, please be alert for debris in the lanes and always warn riders behind you of everything approaching! You are their eyes when you are on the front. On away rides, we are on unfamiliar roads so be extra cautious and audible. 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, December 10th Away ride in Ojai/Lake Casitas. We have 3 routes and a beautiful day planned starting from the Ventura Harbor area. Sunday, December 11, from 3pm to 6pm The annual CVC holiday party at Bellini's in Westlake Village. Come have some afternoon nibbles, some giveaways….. and enjoy the lovely No Host Bar. See what all your friends look like without a helmet. We MUST have an RSVP to order food, so please RSVP as soon as possible, with the number of attendees, to Harlene at the following email address: inquiries4cruisin(a)outlook.com And please bring at least 1-2 boxed or canned food and non- perishable products to donate to MANNA, the Conejo Valley Food Bank. Saturday, February 4, 2017 Reverse Nosco. It's the same 80 miles, 8k climbing, just doing the hills in reverse. REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leaders Kent Kilgore and Susan Walters Ashby 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. 7-Minute Hill route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814245> There are very few cars out at this time. Come join us for a no-drop ride. Evening Ride - Leader Kent Koral Beginner mountain bike rides. Bring your lights and your laughs. Look for Kent's announcements for locations and meetups. Wednesday: Afternoon Ride - Leader Sheri Leiken Come join us for the Wednesday Afternoon ride leaving the landing at 3:30. Pace is a gold/orange but about 19 miles. We will do Hidden Valley this week. It's a great route to come try since it is an out and back in the same direction. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leaders Kent Kilgore and Susan Walters Ashby 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Wildwood route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13353991> Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. 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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Help at Party
by president＠cvcbike.org 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

Members, CVC really needs your help at the party. This club only succeeds when we pull together to help. I need someone to help with the Manna Charitable Donation, and a few people to help with the clothing fitting operation, that will all be happening during the party. Your club needs you, Please email me. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken

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CVC Important info
by Sheri Leiken 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Happy Holidays to ALL CVC Members and Families, A few announcements: 1. Reminder of CVC annual holiday party THIS Sunday. If you have not responded yet, please RSVP by this evening, to Harlene at Inquires4cruisin(a)outlook.com so that we could get an accurate food count. 2. Don't forget to bring your MANNA donation items to the party Sunday. 3. Last, we have opened the CVC store to purchase your winter merchandise. You will click the link below, and place your COMMITMENT to buy. Next week when the store closes, you will pay for your merchandise on line, but you must create your order first. It is a two step process because we need to make sure we have the minimum purchases required. 4. THE STORE WILL ONLY REMAIN OPEN FOR ONE WEEK, so please decide quickly. 5. I will bring a few sample sizes to the party in case anyone wants to try on. 6. Here is the link to the store: https://www.lgpickpayride.com/ConejoValleyCyclists_170141PPR Please let me know if you have any questions, Sincerely, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Wed. afternoon ride 3:30
by Sheri Leiken 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Hi! Leaving the Landing at 3:30. Days are short, so the ride will be too. It is great to just get out there and get a mid week spin outside! Let's do our Carlisle Canyon Winter Route. It is a beautiful ride and everyone loves it!!!! See you at 3:30 for a great ride for about 18 miles. Please let me know if you are planning on coming. Sheri "Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining, excessively windy, 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 Tues Novice MTB
by Kent Koral 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Hi all, this week we will ride out of Las Virgenes canyon up into Ahmanson Ranch. We will meet at the north end of Las Virgenes Road at 6 o'clock and ride at 6:10. Don't forget your helmet water lights and spares. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Clothing/accessory Order Option Survey
by president＠cvcbike.org 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

I was asked by a few people, so need to find out, If we were to open the on line store for CVC Clothing, (approx. 5 week ship time), please email me if you are interested in ONLY the following items. arm warmers Black with red font Arm warmers-pink with black font jackets-red jackets pink vests red men's red jerseys women's red jerseys I currently have some extra men's jerseys on hand in size medium only if you are interested now. To open the store, we need minimums met, so I wanted to get an idea how many of you are interested, BEFORE we set it up. Thank you, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 1 - 8
by Bart Ziegler 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Weekend Ride Route Summary 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. 8:30am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Taylor Hodoose Corral Canyon: Triunfo/Westlake/Descend Encinal/PCH/Corral Canyon/Descend Corral Canyon/PCH/Encinal/Westlake Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17373748> Orange Ride, Leader: Gary Silver Simi Box Canyon: Triunfo/Agoura/foothill/Old Conejo/Westlake/Arboles/Pederson/Olsen/LA/Keuhner/Santa Sue/Box/Valley Circle/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16117292> Gold Ride, Leader: Petros Vasiliou Newbury Park: Triunfo/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/Potrero/Dos Vientos/Borchard/Wendy/Lynn/Green Meadow/La Granada/Erbes/Westlake/Hillcrest/Old Conejo Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1019760> Purple Ride, Newcomers Class and Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Oak Park: Lindero/Lakeview/TO/Grey Rock/Fountainwood/Arcadia/Eagleton/Timberlane/Pinewood/Medea Creek/Lindero/TO/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5432833> SUNDAY 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. 9:00am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Grimes Backwards: Lindero/Westlake/Agoura/Lakeview/TO/Westlake/Pederson/Nor Grade/Spring/Stockton/Balcolm/Bradley/LA/Hitch/Tierra Rej/Reed Bypass/Olsen/Sunset/Erbes Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13778840> G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold 7-Minute: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/King Gillett/7-Minute Hill/Old Topanga/Park Oso/Calabasas/Mureau/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814245> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Chesboro: Triunfo/Townsgate/Lakeview/TO/Promenade/Westlake/Valley Spring/Lindero/TO/Chesboro/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13778891> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather should be sunny this weekend, but windy and chilly in the mornings. Layer up. On Saturday, we have four rides. The Red Ride is heading over Westlake to the beach and a loop up and back on Corral Canyon. The Orange ride is doing a nice loop out to Simi for Santa Susanna and Box Canyon. The Gold ride is headed out HIdden Valley then looping back through TO up La Granada to Westlake. We will also have a Newcomers Class and ride, including an Oak Park loop up through Medea Creek. On Sunday, we've got three rides going out. The Red Group will be heading for a Grimes Canyon with a Bradley extension. The G.O. Ride will be doing 7=minute HIll. And the Social ride is doing going up Westlake and Valley Spring before returning though Chesboro Canyon. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including Tuesday night mountain bike ride, cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and a Wednesday afternoon ride with Sherie. As you are riding with your groups, please be alert for debris in the lanes and always warn riders behind you of everything approaching! You are their eyes when you are on the front. Our Purple and Newcomer courses are getting a fantastic response. Please help spread the word and bring friends! We now have regular purple rides every Saturday, and another Newcomer's class and ride coming up this Saturday! Come join us for the class, with lots of great info from bike checks, to riding strategies, to group dynamics. 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, December 3 Newcomer's Class and Ride. Bring friends and family. Saturday, December 10th Away ride in Ojai/Lake Casitas. We will have 3 routes and a beautiful day planned. Sunday, December 11, from 3pm to 6pm The annual CVC holiday party at Bellini's in Westlake Village. Come have some afternoon nibbles, some giveaways….. and enjoy the lovely No Host Bar. See what all your friends look like without a helmet. We MUST have an RSVP to order food, so please RSVP as soon as possible, with the number of attendees, to Harlene at the following email address: inquiries4cruisin(a)outlook.com And please bring at least 1-2 boxed or canned food and non- perishable products to donate to MANNA, the Conejo Valley Food Bank. Saturday, January 28th Reverse Nosco. It's the same 80 miles, 8k climbing, just doing the hills in reverse. REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leaders Kent Kilgore and Susan Walters Ashby 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Oak Park route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5963530> There are very few cars out at this time. Come join us for a no-drop ride. Evening Ride - Leader Kent Koral Beginner mountain bike rides. Bring your lights and your laughs. Look for Kent's announcements for locations and meetups. Wednesday: Afternoon Ride - Leader Sheri Leiken Come join us for the Wednesday Afternoon ride leaving the landing at 3:30. Pace is a gold/orange but about 19 miles. We will do Carlisle Canyon this week. It's a great route to come try since it is an out and back in the same direction. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leaders Kent Kilgore and Susan Walters Ashby 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Borchard Park route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874068> Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. 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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Bring Manna Food to CVC Holiday Party
by Sheri Leiken 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

Hello Club! Tis the season to share. Our club is one of the biggest of any kind in Conejo Valley, and it is the season to give. Let's all bring at least 1-2 boxed or canned food and non- perishable products to donate to MANNA, the Conejo Valley Food Bank. They also accept cash donations and gift cards, so they can strategically purchase food during lean 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. High Priority Items: Canned Tuna Canned Meat Mac & Cheese Hamburger Helper Canned Pasta Canned Stew Canned Chili Peanut Butter Jelly & Jams Canned Vegetables Canned Corn Canned Fruit Cereal (hot & cold) Soup (cans or mixes) Boxed Rice Boxed Pasta Manna accepts monetary donations and gift cards from all grocery stores, including Costco. With these funds, Manna is able to stretch its food buying power. And, when you combine a cash donation with your food donation we are able to provide a bag of groceries for pennies on the dollar. We will have boxes for the food at the Bellini's. Please drop your donations inside, give to a friend to turn in, or catch me before a ride. Thank you so much, Sheri Leiken CVC President Please come join the festivities at the: CVC Holiday Party We are happy to announce that this year's CVC party will be hosted at Bellini's in Westlake Village. Come have some afternoon nibbles, some giveaways... and enjoy the lovely No Host Bar.. Come see what your friends look like "without a helmet on." Let's celebrate the season on Sunday, December 11, 2016. >From 3:00-6:00 pm. We MUST have an RSVP to order food, so please RSVP as soon as possible, with the number of attendees, to Harlene at the following email address: inquiries4cruisin(a)outlook.com Image result for holiday on a bike clip art Image result for holiday on a bike clip art

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Wed. Afternoon Ride 3:30
by Sheri Leiken 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Hi! Leaving the Landing at 3:30. Days are short, so the ride will be too. It is great to just get out there and get a mid week spin outside! Let's do our Carlisle Canyon Winter Route. It is a beautiful ride and everyone loves it!!!! See you at 3:30 for a great ride for about 18 miles. Please let me know if you are planning on coming. Sheri "Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining, excessively windy, 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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