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Way to wet and rainy today
by Bart Ziegler 07 Jan '17

07 Jan '17

Hey CVC, Too wet out there to safely ride this morning, and more rain on the way this later today, as well. Tomorrow should be much better. We are heading to Redondo to catch a ride this afternoon. Be Safe and let's ride.... soon, Bart Ziegler CVC Ride Director

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Jan. 5 - 12
by Bart Ziegler 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

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 Latigo: Triunfo/Westlake Wall/Mulholland/PCH/Latigo/Mulholland/Westlake Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12832749> Orange Ride, Leader: Gary Silver Stunt/OldTopanga: Lindero/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/Stunt/Fernwood/Old Topanga/Calabasas/Mureau/Agoura/Lindero Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14436530> Gold Ride, Leader: Petros Vasiliou 2-Ranches: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Malibu Lake Loop/Sierra Creek/Troutdale/Mulholland/7-Minute/Calabasas/Moreau/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9750707> 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: Doug Castell Yerba Buena: Triunfo/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Lynn/Las Posas/PCH/Yerba Buena/Mulholland/Decker/Triunfo Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18374999> G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Simi Box Canyon Loop: Triunfo/Agoura/Foothill/Hillcrest/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/Royal/LA/Santa Suzanna/Box Canyon/Valley Circle/Agoura Road Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16117292> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Sycamore Canyon Gateway: Lindero/Truinfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Treasure Hill/Reino/Sycamore Canyon/Reino/Lynn/Green Meadow/Hillcrest/Old Conejo Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18374520> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, We are getting all that rain we wanted. With a 70% chance on Saturday, we may get rained out then (or not, I'll send announcement Saturday morning). Sunday should be perfect and next week looks good. Either way, be safe out there and watch for additional rain-related hazards like dirt tracked out of driveways. On Saturday, we have four rides, including our Newcomer Class and ride. The Red Ride is heading for the beach up the Westlake Wall, down the coast and back up Latigo. The Orange ride is going to Stunt, with a drop down Fernwood and return back up Old Topanga and home through Calabasas. The Gold ride is going up Cornell toward the Rock Store, with a loop around Troutdale and back over Mulholland to 7-minute Hill. And we've got our Purple Class and Ride which includes a discussion of group riding dynamics and a nice short ride up through Oak Park. On Sunday, we've got three rides. The Red Ride is going out through Hidden Valley, dropping to the coast, and coming back up Yerba Buena. The G.O. Ride is doing a nice Simi Valley loop with Box Canyon from the Simi Side, then a return over Valley Circle. The social ride is going out through HIdden Valley as well, but with a left at the bottom of Treasure Hill and a stop at the Sycamore Canyon Gateway. Then a return over Lynn and Green Meadow. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday, including a Tuesday night mountain bike ride and cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. When riding with your groups, please be very verbal and on the 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 courses are getting a fantastic response. Please help spread the word and bring friends! Our next class and ride is THIS weekend. Come join us. We cover lots of 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, January 7th Newcomer's Class and Ride. Bring friends and family. Please help us continue to grow the club in 2017! Saturday, January 14th Local Away Ride in Santa Clarita, We will join the SC Canyon Velo team for their famous 4-Days to Fitness routes. Lots of options for everyone and epic climbs. Sunday, January 22nd Cameron Young Thank You and Farewell Ride. Social pace with get-together following. Stay tuned for more details. Wednesday, February 1st Club meeting at Westlake Library. Save the date. Details to follow. Saturday, February 4th 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. Rock Store route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18374660> There are very few cars out at this time. Evening Ride - Leader Kent Koral Beginner mountain bike rides. Bring your lights and your laughs. Look for Kent's announcements for locations and meetups. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leaders Kent Kilgore and Susan Walters Ashby 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Borchard 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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CVC Tues Nite Novice MTB
by Kent Koral 02 Jan '17

02 Jan '17

Hi guys, Sorry for such late notice. This holiday Monday off thing makes me feel like it's Sunday, and then I all of a sudden realize that I haven't sent out the announcement. this week let's start off the new year right with a nice easy-going ride through Ahmanson ranch. Meet at the north end of Las Virgenes Road at the cul-de-sac. We will meet at 6 PM and ride at 6:10. Don't forget your water, helmet, light, and spares. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 22 - Jan. 5
by Bart Ziegler 29 Dec '16

29 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 Deer Creek: Triunfo/Westlake Wall/Mulholland/PCH/Deer Creek/Yerba/PCH/Decker/Westlake Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13968894> Orange Ride, Leader: John McIntyre 7-Minute: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Mulholland/King Gilett/Mulholland/Topanga/Old Topanga/Calabasas/Agoura Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271226> Gold Ride, Leader: Lisa Gutman Dos Vientos: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Rieno/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Borchard/Reino/Old Conejo/Hillcrest Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12412947> SUNDAY HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 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. G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Wood Ranch Loop: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Lewis/Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa/Reed Bypass/Pederson/La Granada/Hillcrest/TO/Hampshire Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16887803> Social Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler and Kay Fields 4 Lakes: Lindero/Truinfo/Westlake/Lake Eleanor/Westlake/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Malibu Lake/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18271121> Red Route option to continue onto Rock Store and Encinal Canyon WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Join us this week for lots of fun and challenging rides. The weather is forecast to be a little wet on Saturday, but sunnier on Sunday. In wet conditions, take extra caution when braking and cornering. Note our inclement weather policy below, as well. On Saturday, we have three rides. The Red Ride is heading for the beach up the Westlake Wall, back up Deer Creek, down Yerba and up Decker. The Orange ride is going to 7-minute Hill, over Topanga to Old Topanga, and back through Calabasas. The Gold ride is going through Hidden Valley and Dos Vientos before returning through Newbury. On Sunday, we've got two rides, with the New Year's Holiday. The G.O. Ride is headed for Simi Valley, while those of us in need of a shorter route will enjoy the 4 lakes ride, with an option for a Rock Store extension. This is a fun route with just 1500 feet of climbing. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday, including a Tuesday night mountain bike ride and cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. When riding with your groups, please be very verbal and on the 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 courses are getting a fantastic response. Please help spread the word and bring friends! Our next class and ride is next weekend. Come join us. We cover lots of 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 Sunday, January 1st Happy New Year's rides. Easy to Simi or 4 Lakes Rides. Come out and enjoy an easy cruise ride. Get some great pix at our favorite lakes and lay down some resolution fulfillment : ) Saturday, January 7th Newcomer's Class and Ride. Bring friends and family. Please help us continue to grow the club in 2017! Saturday, January 14th Local Away Ride in Santa Clarita, We will join the SC Canyon Velo team for their famous 4-Days to Fitness routes. Lots of options for everyone and epic climbs. Saturday, February 4th 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. Evening Ride - Leader Kent Koral Beginner mountain bike rides. Bring your lights and your laughs. Look for Kent's announcements for locations and meetups. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leaders Kent Kilgore and Susan Walters Ashby 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Borchard 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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Tues Fun in The Dirt Novice MTB Night Ride
by Sheri Leiken 26 Dec '16

26 Dec '16

OK CVCrs, We've gotten Christmas out of the way, we are in the thick of Hanukkah, we are eating way too much, and it's not gonna get much better for a few days. So, Let's get out and ride those mountain bikes (and try to work off a few of those calories). This week we will be riding at Cheeseboro. We're going to meet at the lower lot parking on Cheeseboro road in the old Agoura at 6 o'clock. We ride at 6:10 sharp. Be on time. Don't forget to charge your light, bring water, your helmet, and spares. See you out there! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC CMB Tuesday night fun in the dirt novice MTB ride
by Kent Koral 26 Dec '16

26 Dec '16

Due to mail server troubles I'm resending this. Please forgive if you received it twice. OK CVCrs, we've gotten Christmas out of the way, we are in the thick of Hanukkah,we are eating way too much, and it's not gonna get much better for a few days. So, Let's get out and ride those mountain bikes (and try to work off a few of those calories). This week we will be riding at Cheeseboro. We're going to meet at the lower lot parking on Cheeseboro road in the old Agoura at 6 o'clock. We ride at 6:10 sharp. Be on time. Don't forget to charge your light, bring water, your helmet, and spares. See you out there! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC CMB Tues Fun in The Dirt Novice MTB Night Ride
by Kent Koral 26 Dec '16

26 Dec '16

OK CVCrs, we've gotten Christmas out of the way, we are in the thick of Hanukkah,we are eating way too much, and it's not gonna get much better for a few days. So, Let's get out and ride those mountain bikes (and try to work off a few of those calories). This week we will be riding at Cheeseboro. We're going to meet at the lower lot parking on Cheeseboro road in the old Agoura at 6 o'clock. We ride at 6:10 sharp. Be on time. Don't forget to charge your light, bring water, your helmet, and spares. See you out there! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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clear skies
by Bart Ziegler 24 Dec '16

24 Dec '16

Ok, big shock that the weather guys were totally wrong. Looks like zero chance of rain now. Just windy. So rides can go this morning. Sorry for the confusion - or my thinking what 90 percent chance of rain might be. Let's ride, Bart Ziegler CVC Ride Director

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Too wet to ride tomorrow morning (locally)
by Bart Ziegler 23 Dec '16

23 Dec '16

Hey CVC, It's pouring rain now and expected to rain hard all night, with a very good chance first thing in the morning too. That means the roads will be wet and dangerous, so I think we will call off the official rides. It's suppose to clear up by afternoon though, so Leslie and I are jumping the train to Santa Barbara and riding the winds home. Feel free to join us. Amtrak going north at 8:45 from Simi (Moorpark, Camarillo, etc.). Let's ride (Sunday Christmas ride should be sunny). Happy Holidays, Bart Ziegler CVC Ride Director

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 22 - 29
by Bart Ziegler 22 Dec '16

22 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 Yerba Buena: Triunfo/Westlake/Lake Sherwood/Potrero/Lewis Road/PCH/Yerba Buena/Lil Sycamore/Mulholland/Decker Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17867914> Orange Ride, Leader: John McIntyre Grimes Canyon: Triunfo/Westlake/Townsgate/Lakeview/TO/Westlake/Arboles/Erbes/Pederson/Norweigen/Moorpark/Tierra Rejada/118/Grimes/Spring/Reed Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18160256> Gold Ride, Leader: Petros Vasiliou and Sharon Campise HIdden Valley: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Hidden Valley/Rieno/Lynn/Sycamore Trailhead/Lynn/Las Flores/Erbes/Las Granada/Hillcrest/Westlake/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6134436> Purple/Newcomers Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Oak Park: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Reyes Adobe/Lindero/Rockfield/Hawthorne/kanan/Doubletree/Timberlane/Chesboro/Agoura Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13778956> 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. G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Santa Rosa Valley: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Lewis/Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa/Reed Bypass/Pederson/La Granada/Hillcrest/TO/Hampshire Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14027925> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Carlisle/Hidden Valley: Lindero/Truinfo/Westlake/Carlisle/Westlake/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Potrero/Hidden Valley/Potrero/Lake Sherwood/Westlake/Agoura/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13084095> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather is expected to be a little wet on Saturday, but perfect and sunny on Sunday. In wet conditions, take extra caution when braking and cornering. Note our inclement weather policy below, as well. On Saturday, we have four rides. The Red Ride is heading for the beach over Potrero and back up Yerba Buena (take extra care on a wet Potrero Wall). The Orange ride is doing a nice Grimes Canyon loop through Moorpark. The Gold ride is going over Potrero to Sycamore Canyon and looping back through Newbury Park. We will also have a Newcomers Purple ride, with a nice route through Oak Park and Chesboro. On Sunday, we've got just two rides because of the holiday. The Red and G.O. Rides will be going over Potrero to Camarillo and back up Santa Rosa Valley. And the Social ride is riding up Carlisle Canyon and the stables in HIdden Valley. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday, including a Tuesday night mountain bike ride and cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. This week has been extremely windy so there is extra debris everywhere. 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. Come join us for the classes on the first weekend of the month, 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, January 7th Newcomer's Class and Ride. Bring friends and family. Please help us continue to grow the club in 2017! Saturday, January 14th Local Away Ride, Hold the date and watch for details. 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. Wildwood Park route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13353991> There are very few cars out at this time. Evening Ride - Leader Kent Koral Beginner mountain bike rides. Bring your lights and your laughs. Look for Kent's announcements for locations and meetups. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leaders Kent Kilgore and Susan Walters Ashby 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. King Gillett route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2896821> 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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