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Increment Weather Policy Reminder
by Bart Ziegler 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

Hey CVC, As all of you know, The club has an inclement weather policy. I have attached it below for your review. Tomorrow morning at 7 AM we will send out a "go/no go" email for Saturday's club rides. The forecast now shows a 10-20% chance of rain tomorrow and higher for Sunday. "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." As the policy states, riders are welcome to get together and ride out from the parking lot, but these are not considered official sanctioned CVC rides. If it is actively raining, or has been raining steadily for over an hour, we will most likely cancel the official rides. Be safe, have fun and I'm sure I'll see you this weekend. Let's ride, Bart Ziegler CVC Ride Director

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Oct. 27 - Nov. 3
by Bart Ziegler 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '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 Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Mureau/Mullholand/7-minute/Up Stunt/Down Piuma/Mully/Cornell/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17358847> Orange Ride, Leader: John McIntyre Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/Las Virgines/Lost Hills/Chesboro/Kanan/Westlake/Arboles/Lynn/Hidden Valley Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17362415> Gold Ride, Leaders: Sharon Campise and Petros Vasiliou Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Chesboro/Kanan/Westlake/Lynn/Ventu Park/Green Meadow Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15083357> Purple Ride, Leader: Abbie Korman Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Reyes Adobe/Lindero/Kanan//Chesboro/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13778956> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Bart Gudmundson Lindero/Lakeview/Westlake/Arboles/Pederson/Norweigen/Tierra Rejada/118/Grimes/Spring/Reed Bypass/Sunset/TO Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4689896> G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Old Conejo/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/Royal/Sequoia/Lost Canyon/Lang Canyon/Olsen Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17356913> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura Rd./Reyes Adobe/Lindero/Lakeview Canyon/Westlake/Kanan/Fountainwood/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13777567> Costume and Family Fun Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Westlake Laps and Village, no drop easy spin WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather should be perfect this weekend, with temps in the 70s. Finally. On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be heading for Calabasas, then a loop up Mulholland, up Stunt and down Piuma. The Orange ride is heading up Mulholland then looping back down to Agoura, up over Kanan and Westlake, and a loop out around Lynn and Hidden Valley. The Gold ride is doing a loop around Agoura and Kanan, then a spin around Ventu Park and return via Green Meadow. The purple ride is going doing a lake lap before heading up Reyes Adobe and the bike trails toward Deerhill Park. On Sunday, we've got three rides going out. The Red Group will be going over Norweigen Grade to Moorpark and Grimes Canyon. The G.O. Ride will head for Simi Valley and do both Long Canyon and Lang Canyon on the North side of the Valley. The Social ride is doing a nice loop though Agoura up Valley Spring, Kanan and Grey Rock. Our Family Fun Halloween ride will do a couple Lake Laps and a spin around Westlake Village. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including the Rock Store race ride Tuesday night, cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and a Wednesday afternoon ride with Sherie. As always, keep an eye out for debris in the lanes and always warn riders behind you of everything in the bike lanes! 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 on November 5th. Come join us for the Monthly Newcomers 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 October 30, Social Costume Ride This Sunday, we'll add a "costume optional" ride. A lot less climbing and a lot more fun. Easy ride with little or no climbing! I know, whaaaat? Family and friends pace around the lake and Westlake Village. November 3, Mike Nosco Memorial Ride CVC will make a donation to this local charity ride (with special honor to our own Howard Levy). In addition, CVC will donate an additional $25 for each rider participating in the event. See recent club announcement for more info or visit MikeNosco.com. And come ride with us! November 5, Newcomer's Class and Ride Bring friends, family and new riders of all levels. We cover a lot of great general cycling information and group riding skills. Then a fun, moderate cruise to practice what we learned. Join us! REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Westlake route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814245> There are very few cars out at this time. Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. Evening Ride - Leader Jonathan Woodbury The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday at 5:00 pm PDT sharp. Two groups roll out at different paces, and will both start at 5pm because of the earlier sunset. Both rides leave from the Landing's parking lot. RWGPS route with Mulholland return (without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> Sunset is 6:10 pm. We have about 15 to 20 minutes from leaving the Encinal Y to sunset. About the time we leave the Encinal Y. Bring your lights! Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:00 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com Wednesday: Afternoon Ride - Leader Sheri Leiken Come join us for the Wednesday Afternoon ride leaving the landing at 3:45. Pace is a gold/orange but about 19 miles. We will do a Hidden Valley Route this week. It's a great route to come try since it is an out and back in the same direction. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Hidden Valley route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13353534> 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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Members Meeting Wed. Eve 10/26
by president＠cvcbike.org 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Hi CVCers! Just wanted to remind all members that our last members meeting of 2016 is Wednesday night at 7:00 PM at the Westlake Community Center. The Westlake Village Civic Center 31200 Oak Crest Dr. Westlake Village Come meet and learn from Win Allen, renowned cycling mechanic that has been a part of many world pro tour cycling teams. We are extremely lucky to have him as a local shop owner and are fortunate that he will come his expertise regarding bicycle upkeep. Among some of the topics covered will be a tire changing seminar, and how to conduct a pre-ride bike inspections. Tamari from Hyperthreads will be joining us to share some women's cycling fashion! Should be a good one, the designs are amazing! We will have some club discussion and a good time breaking into groups. Yummy snacks provided. See you all THIS Wednesday at 7:00. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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CVC Tuesday Night Novice MTB ride
by Kent Koral 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Hi All, This weeks version of the Tuesday novice MTB ride will be going out of Cheeseboro. We will meet in the lower parking lot at 6 PM and ride out just after that. The route will climb up Palo Comado to the Overlook, then down to Shepherds Flats, down sulfur Springs and back to the parking lot. There are a few technical sections, but easily walked if you're not comfortable riding down them. I may change up the route depending on the level of riders that show up. Hope to see you all soon and please RSVP and let me know you will be coming. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Wed. Afternoon Ride Cancel
by SHERI 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Due to that work obligation thing...I will NOT be able to lead the ride on Wednesday afternoon. It will of course be the beautiful day of the week. If anyone else can lead, let me know. If no one hears back from me announcing a leader, consider the ride cancelled. I WILL be at Wednesday's meeting at the Westlake Library Community room. Sheri

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CVC Tuesday 5:00 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

The Tuesday evening 5:00 pm Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday October 25th at 5:00 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Sunset is 6:09 pm. With a 5:00 start we'll get to the Encinal Y about 5:50. The "5:30" ride will start at 5:00 for the remaining rides this year. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:00 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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Saturday afternoon
by dpssmith＠aol.com 21 Oct '16

21 Oct '16

Hi Fellow CVC members, I'm stuck at work tomorrow and am wondering if anyone is interested in a 25 to 35 mile Gold level ride tomorrow after 2:15. Best, Dale Smith

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Club/Cruisin Clothing
by Sheri Leiken 21 Oct '16

21 Oct '16

Members, We have stock on discontinued jerseys left over. Please visit our website, cvcbike.org to look at the jerseys we have. If you are interested in purchasing please email Sheila Sherwyn at runisbliss(a)aol.com She can let you know if we have your size in your style. She will bring them to the club meeting only if you make arrangements first. They are $25!! A bargain! AND. FYI, I have a few sizes of our current jerseys, bibs, and shorts along with socks and decals. I will bring socks and decals to the meeting, but if you are interested in the current club clothing, please send me an email. Any questions, Please ask! Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Wed. CVC Members Meeting 10/26
by Sheri Leiken 21 Oct '16

21 Oct '16

Members, Come on out and join the fun! We will go over some club business, Win from Win's Wheels will be out and we will have groups going over safety and basic mechanics for your bike, some cool clothing brought to you by Timari, snacks, socializing and more!!!! No chairs needed. We will be at the Westlake Community Room at 7:00 on WEDNESDAY, the 26th. Address: 31200 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91361 See you then, Your CVC Team!

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Oct. 20 - 27
by Bart Ziegler 20 Oct '16

20 Oct '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 Triunfo/Westlake/Hidden Valley/Potrero/Las Posas/PCH/Up Mulholland/Down Encinal/PCH/Up Latigo/Calamigos Ranch/Mulholland/Decker Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17081955> Please note: this is a long training ride for the Nosco Memorial Ride in November. Bring extra food, electrolytes and everything you need for a long day in the saddle. Orange Ride, Leader: John McIntyre Triunfo/Westlake/Hidden Valley/Potrero/Las Posas/PCH/Up Encinal/Mulholland/Decker/Agoura Rd/Lakeview Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17247628> Gold Ride, Leaders: Sharon Campise and Petros Vasiliou Triunfo/Foothill/Old Conejo/Hillcrest/Erbes/Avenida De las Flores/Moorpark/Tierra Rejada/Spring/Grimes/118/Tierra Rejada/Reed Bypass/Olsen/Sunset/Erbes/Hillcrest/Duesenburg/TO/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13832110> Purple Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Triunfo/Agoura Rd/Foothill/Old Conejo/Hillcrest/Lynn/Janse/Erbes/Hillcrest/Duesenburg/TO/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17230873> SUNDAY 9:00am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Doug Castell Lindero/TO Blvd/Kanan/Westlake/Arboles/Parkview/Erbes/Olsen/Dos Vientos/Via Las Brisas/Lynn/Potrero/Hidden Valley Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17250925> G.O. Ride, Leader: Lisa Gutman Lindero/Lakeview/Agoura Rd/Lindero/Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Old Conejo/Hillcrest/Lynn/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/Erbes/Westlake/Meadow Gate/TO/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13662936> Note: if you'd like a shorter option, you can do a single ride up Erbes or simply cut across Pederson. Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura Rd./Cornell/Lake Malibu//Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6359537> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, After a crazy week of heat and winds, the temperature is forecast to be perfect again this weekend, with Saturday and Sunday in the mid 70's. It may be overcast, humid and a bit windy, though, so drink, drink, drink! On Saturday, we have four rides going out. The Red Ride will be doing a "Nosco Training Ride" down to the coast, up Mulholland, down Encinal and back up Latigo. The Orange ride is also heading for the coast through Hidden Valley, with a return back up Encinal and return by Decker. The Orange Ride is going through Thousand Oaks, down Norweigen Grade and out into Moorpark for a Grimes Canyon Backwards loop. The purple ride is going over Foothill, looping through TO up Lynn, back over Janse, Erbes and Lakeview. On Sunday, we've got three rides going out. The Red Group will be looping through Agoura Hills up Kanan, then back around Lynn to Dos Vientos and a Hidden Valley return. The G.O. Ride will do a cruise through Thousand Oaks, then a climbing loop up Erbes twice with a return over Westlake. The Social ride is doing a nice easy spin up to Malibu Lake and back. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including the Rock Store race ride Tuesday night, cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and a Wednesday afternoon ride with Sherie. With all the winds this week, there will be debris everywhere! Always warn riders behind you of everything in the bike lanes! 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 on November 5th. Come join us for the Monthly Newcomers 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 October 26th, Member's Meeting Join us at the Westlake Community Center (3677 Westlake Community Center) for an evening featuring cycling wear for women, as well as safety and maintenance info from Win Allen of Win's Wheels. Snacks, Raffles, Fun. See you there. October 30, Social Costume Ride Next Sunday, we'll make our Social ride a "costume optional" ride. A lot less climbing and a lot more fun. Who's brave enough to wear that Sumo suit? :) Family and friends pace around the lake and Westlake Village. November 3, Mike Nosco Memorial Ride CVC will make a donation to this local charity ride (with special honor to our own Howard Levy). In addition, CVC will donate an additional $25 for each rider participating in the event. See recent club announcement for more info or visit MikeNosco.com. And come ride with us! November 5, Newcomer's Class and Ride Bring friends, family and new riders of all levels. We cover a lot of great general cycling information and group riding skills. Then a fun, moderate cruise to practice what we learned. Join us! REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 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 and join us. No rider gets left behind. Evening Ride - Leader Jonathan Woodbury The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday at 5:00 pm PDT sharp. Two groups roll out at different paces, and will both start at 5pm because of the earlier sunset. Both rides leave from the Landing's parking lot. RWGPS route with Mulholland return (without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> Sunset is 6:10 pm. We have about 15 to 20 minutes from leaving the Encinal Y to sunset. About the time we leave the Encinal Y. Bring your lights! Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com Wednesday: Afternoon Ride - Leader Sheri Leiken Come join us for the Wednesday Afternoon ride leaving the landing at 3:45. Pace is a gold/orange but about 19 miles. We will do a Hidden Valley Route this week. It's a great route to come try since it is an out and back in the same direction. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 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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