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CVC Tuesday MTB-On Hiatus
by Kent Koral 13 Mar '17

13 Mar '17

All, As the time changes, so do the rides. The Tuesday Night Novice MTB is going to go on Hiatus due to a lack of participation and also due to the startup of the Tuesday Rockstore ride. I will be riding MTB with the CMB Group on Thursdays, following Ben's lead, and if there is interest, will split off a Novice ride to suite the attendees, But you will need to RSVP me and let me know as I will not be there every week. Happy Daylight savings!! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Silent Auction Help Needed!
by Sheri Leiken 12 Mar '17

12 Mar '17

A message from Harlene Our SILENT AUCTION is coming again! For those who remember this from last year's Crusin', it was truly amazing . So many fantastic items were donated - and, it was our biggest money maker!! It's time to get going to make this happen again! With your help we can, once again, offer great baskets and make lots of money to donate to our charities. Here are the two ways in which you can help your club create a successful Silent Auction: . You contact your connection (vendor/restaurant/company) that could donate an item . You help contact local businesses to ask for items To get you thinking of who you know and where you could find items, here are suggestions based on what we've incorporated into baskets in the past: Spa type items (massages, spa day), beauty care products, retail shop donations - bike related or not, hotel stay, restaurant gift certificates, car detailing, yoga classes, bike tune up gift certificates, wine & related items, anything bike related!! Please contact Harlene at harlene.roen(a)gmail.com (CVC in subject line please) if you have any questions and to let me know how would like to be involved. Thank you. Don't forget to register for the club event ASAP so we can make the best preparations to make this the most incredible club ride ever! Click the link below. https://www.bikereg.com/cvc-benefit-picnic-ride Password: Benefit

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Mid day ride
by dpssmith 11 Mar '17

11 Mar '17

Any one up for a mid day ride today? Happy Connecting. Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S® 5 Sport

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3/13 Club Meeting 7:00 PM, don't miss!
by Sheri Leiken 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

March 13th Club Meeting : 7:00 pm This is not just a gym! Do you know what a cryogenic chamber is and how it is used for recovery? Do you want to see what it looks like to play beach volley ball indoors? Come on out to this one shot CVC meeting. Sports Academy. NOT a gym, seriously. They even train Navy Seals! (mind and body) It is about physical and mental fitness, run by experts, most of them experts to the pros. It's a place like no other, and you have to see it to believe it! Following our traditional club meeting, Sports Academy's staff will be providing our members with an interactive tour of their 96,000 sq. ft. campus and resources relevant to cycling athletes. Each CVC member who attends will receive a complimentary class or session of their choice! Tour Overview Sports Performance (strength & endurance training) * training methodology using sports science and technology to track progress and development * How upper & lower body strength/core training creates a stronger support system, improves muscular endurance on the bike, and prevents injuries Integrated Sports Medicine (recovery/rehab) * Overview of medical practitioners and recovery/rehab resources * Specific recovery options to help recovery from long rides i.e. normatech, hot-stem/cold-stem, cryotherapy Biomechanics Lab (performance assessments & injury profiling) * Overview of biomechanics lab and motion-capture system * How biomechanics can be utilized to assess cycling performance and injury prevention Nutrition and Vitality Lab * long-term diet & pre-workout/post-workout nutrition * Overview of cutting-edge testing and customized solutions in vitality lab Mind-Body Fit Center (yoga for cyclists) * How yoga enhances the body and mind that leads to greater aerobic strength, flexibility and focus. * Integrating yoga into training program to increase cycling performance and prevent injuries <http://sportsacademy.us/> Sports Academy logo 1011 Rancho Conejo Blvd. | Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week March 9 - 16
by Bart Ziegler 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Weekend Ride Route Summary SATURDAY Away ride at Solvang Century in Solvang, CA. We will have two groups, one a full century race training ride (no or single SAG stop) and one that will do the 70 mile route at a more moderate pace. We will rally 30 minutes before ride start near Starting Line (6am for 6:30 century rollout, 6:30 meet for 7:00 rollout) Drop me an email to coordinate. For more information see www.bikescor.com We will also have two local rides departing 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 Local Red Ride, Leader: Taylor Hodoose Old Topanga and Fernwood: Triunfo/Agoura/Los Hills/Las Virgines/Mulholland/Old Topanga/Fernwood/Stunt/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4348913> Orange Ride, Leader: Gary Silver Santa Rosa Valley: Triunfo/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/Potrero/CSU/Lewis/Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa/Reed Bypass/Olson/Pederson/Erbes Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10180298> 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: Doug Castell Carlisle and Dos Vientos: Triunfo/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Reino/Borchard/Dos Vientos/Lynn/Wendy/Hillcrest/Old Conejo Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12413188> G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Hidden Valley and Oak Park: Triunfo/Westlake/Hidden Valley/Wendy/Lynn/Wildwood/Big Sky/Arboles/Westlake/Kanan/Chesboro/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16429090> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Carlisle and HIdden Valley: Triunfo/Westlake/Carlisle/Westlake/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Return Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13353534> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weekend weather looks great all weekend! We will have a couple AWAY ride groups doing the Solvang Century and 70 mile routes, as well as a couple LOCAL rides. And regular local rides on Sunday. On Saturday, we have four rides. At Solvang, we will have one "Iron training" group (100 miles, single or no SAG stops) and a 70 mile group. See www.bikescor.com for more information and drop me an email. Susan Ashby will lead the second group. The local Red Ride is doing Old Topanga and Fernwood, with a return down Stunt and Mulholland. The local Orange ride is dropping down to Camarillo through Hidden Valley and back up Santa Rosa Valley. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The Red Ride is headed to the beach over Potrero and will return back up Mulholland. The G.O. Ride is doing a nice loop out Hidden Valley to Wendy, back through Wildwood and over Kanan to Chesboro. And the social ride is going to do Carlisle Canyon and the Hidden Valley Horse Stables. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including a Tuesday night mountain bike ride, a Wednesday afternoon spin with Sheri and destination rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. When riding with your groups, please be very verbal and watch for debris in the bike lanes. Always warn riders behind you of everything approaching! You are their eyes when you are on the front. Our Purple and Newcomer rides are getting a good turn-out. Please help spread the word and bring friends! Our next Purple ride is scheduled Saturday the 18th. Come join us and bring family and friends. Easy cruise ride for all ride levels. Let me know if I can help with anything bike or ride-related. I always have extra gear, nutrition, supplies and my toolbox, pump, etc. And let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, March 11th Away ride: Solvang Century. Amazing event just north of Santa Barbara. We will have a couple groups doing the 70-mile and full century options. We will also offer a couple local rides from Westlake that day. Drop me a line if you'd like to go and join us. More information at: www.bikescor.com Monday, March 13th Monthly Club Meeting, 7:00pm We are excited to announce that Sports Academy will be hosting. Full tour of huge athletic facility to follow regular meeting, and gift of class or session of your choice! 1011 Rancho Conejo Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 Saturday, May 6 Annual CVC Members Spring Charity Club Ride and Picnic! This special day begins at Thousand Oaks Community Park and rides begin at 8:00 and 8:30 · Pre-paid registration includes route slips with 2 new routes of 50 and 75 miles, (with an option to shorten the 50), and 1-2 supported regroup stops, along with SAG support · Post-ride celebration will continue at the park and will include lunch from a gourmet food truck, music, a silent auction, and fun! · This is YOUR ride, YOUR Day, You Own it, so please sign up now and be a part of the club you ride with and support! · A $65 minimum donation allows us cover expenses and still donate to a local charity · We will not have any official CVC club rides on May 6th as we are encouraging everyone to participate and support our annual fundraiser and official spring picnic. · We will pre-sale extra lunches at $20/adults and $10/children under 12. · There will be NO “DAY OF” registration. YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT. · https://www.bikereg.com/cvc-benefit-picnic-ride (password: BENEFIT) REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leaders Susan Ashby and Kent Kilgore 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. 7-Minute HIll Backwards route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12044614> Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. 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: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot. Please join us for a mid-week ride Wednesday afternoon. Route to be determined at start. This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leaders Susan Ashby and Kent Kilgore 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Wildwood/HIdden Valley route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19173193> 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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CVC Picnic Ride and Benefit info
by Kent Koral 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

[image: Inline image 1] Hi CVCrs, I know you have all heard from Sheri about the CVC Picnic Ride and Benefit slated for May 6th by now, and we are very excited to be able to bring this event to fruition. Your CVC team has been working hard to put together a really exciting ride and social experience for you, and your family. Let me tell you what you can expect. Let's start with the ride. We have 2 great routes to choose from. when we laid them out, we wanted something that would challenge (but not overly) our riders. These routes are fun, scenic and beautiful. The 75 mile grand tour cruises through the heart of the Conejo Valley, through the spectacular farmlands of the Moorpark and Camarillo areas and down the coast along Pacific Coast Hwy. The piece de resistance is the run into the Santa Monica Mtns via Encinal Canyon and back into town on Decker/Westlake. The 50 mile route takes another avenue and follows the picturesque Lynn Rd corridor to Portreo Rd and into Camarillo. It then joins the 75 Mile route down the Pacific Coast Hwy, over Encinal Cyn and back into town. This route can also be shortened to a 25 mile (approx) route for those that want a nice ride through the West end of the Conejo Valley. Along with our great routes will be SAG support that will make sure you have what you need, or to get you back if you need a lift for whatever reason. To make sure you stay fueled, we will have stocked rest stops along the way. You will find all the goodies you need to keep you rolling at your optimum throughout the morning. And the best part is the sense of accomplishment that you feel after completing a fabulous ride that may be a milestone distance for you, or just a great day with your friends. But..the fun doesn't stop there! when you get back, we will have lunch being served fresh from one of the L.A. areas famous gourmet food trucks. This is the fun part that your family can join in and help celebrate the day with us. Alll afternoon we will have great music playing, a beer garden, raffles and give-a-ways, and all of your CVC brothers and sisters to share your adventure with. Getting involved is as easy as following the Sign Up Now <https://www.bikereg.com/cvc-benefit-picnic-ride> link and use the password; Benefit As a reminder, this ride is only for CVC members. Not a member??, no problem, just follow the Become a CVC Member <https://www.bikereg.com/conejo-valley-cyclists-cvc-membership-enrollmentren…> link to join the "Friendly Bike Club"...the Conejo Valley Cyclists. Looking forward to seeing you on May 6th! Your CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit Team

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Wed. Ride NEW TIME 3:45!
by Sheri Leiken 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

Welcome to the beginning of Spring! We get a beautiful day on Wednesday and will be able to push a little later. Pub rides start in May to June. For now, let's stick to the 3:45 start time! We may have some breeze, so be ready! It will be incredible as the afternoon moves along. Great day for that mid-week stretch! Rides are about 20-22 miles for now. Gold+ pace. Come out and join! 3:45!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See you close to the entrance of the parking lot. (It's ok in the afternoon!) Sheri 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 Tuesday Nite Novice MTB
by Kent Koral 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

Hi All, This week we are finally going to get to ride Cheseboro. We will take a different approach to the top of Shepard's flat by going via Cheseboro Ridge Trail which is all fire road instead of Palo Camado to Overlook Trail (which is a pretty trenched out single track down to the flats after all this rain). It is a pretty ride, although a smidge more climbing, but well worth it (i know, its dark, but you can see the views through dusk....). We will meet a the Cheseboro lower parking lot near the N end of Cheseboro Cyn rd. at 6PM for a 6:10 start. Don't be late....give extra time to get to the start due to traffic. As usual, bring helmet, light, water, and spares. See you tomorrow. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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looks clear-ish this morning
by Bart Ziegler 05 Mar '17

05 Mar '17

Hey CVC, I'm looking at dry roads this morning. There is a chance of rain later and winds, but I'm hoping it's minor, if anything. Let's ride, Bart Ziegler CVC Ride Director

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CVC Club Meeting March 13th Like no other....
by Sheri Leiken 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Image result for conejo valley cycling club We are excited to announce that Sports Academy will be hosting our CVC monthly meeting on Monday, March 13th at 7:00pm. Following our traditional club meeting, Sports Academy's staff will be providing our members with an interactive tour of their 96,000 sq. ft. campus and resources relevant to cycling athletes. Each CVC member who attends will receive a complimentary class or session of their choice! Tour Overview Sports Performance (strength & endurance training) * training methodology using sports science and technology to track progress and development * How upper & lower body strength/core training creates a stronger support system, improves muscular endurance on the bike, and prevents injuries Integrated Sports Medicine (recovery/rehab) * Overview of medical practitioners and recovery/rehab resources * Specific recovery options to help recovery from long rides i.e. normatech, hot-stem/cold-stem, cryotherapy Biomechanics Lab (performance assessments & injury profiling) * Overview of biomechanics lab and motion-capture system * How biomechanics can be utilized to assess cycling performance and injury prevention Nutrition and Vitality Lab * long-term diet & pre-workout/post-workout nutrition * Overview of cutting-edge testing and customized solutions in vitality lab Mind-Body Fit Center (yoga for cyclists) * How yoga enhances the body and mind that leads to greater aerobic strength, flexibility and focus. * Integrating yoga into training program to increase cycling performance and prevent injuries <http://sportsacademy.us/> Sports Academy logo 1011 Rancho Conejo Blvd. | Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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