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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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CVC MTB Tuesday night
by Kent Koral 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

Hey all, this week we will be riding Dos Vientos. We will meet at Wendy and Potrero at 6 o'clock and ride at 6:10. Don't forget your light, helmet, water and spares. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Cvc Ride Announcement, Week of Dec. 15 - 22
by Bart Ziegler 15 Dec '16

15 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 Rock Store/Deer Creek: Lindero/Cornell/Rock Store/Encinal/Mulholland/Lil Sycamore/Deer Creek/PCH/Decker/Westlake/Triunfo Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9430260> Orange Ride, Leader: Lance Soloway Rock Store/Lil Sycamore: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Rock Store/Encinal/Mulholland/Lil Sycamore/Decker/Westlake Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5468654> Gold Ride, Leader: Petros Vasiliou Oak HIlls/Newbury: Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Chesboro/Kanan/Westlake/Arboles/Erbes/Pederson/Lynn/Ventu Park/Green Meadow Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15083357> Purple Ride, Newcomers Class and Ride, Leader: Alfonso Canella 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 Red Ride, Leader: Doug Castell Simi Long Canyon: Lindero/Agoura/Foothill/Old Conejo/Erbes/Pederson/Olsen/Royal/Sequoia/Township/Lost Canyon/Erringer/Fitzgerald/First/Long/Olson/Pederson Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17356913> G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Camarillo Bike Path: Triunfo/Westlake/Potrero/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Lewis/Pleasant Valley/Bridgehampton/Bike Path/Village at the Park/Adolpho/Santa Rosa/Reed Bypass/Pederson Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13083901> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Calabasas Coffee: Lindero/Agoura/Las Virgines/Mureau/Calabasas Road/Mureau/Las Virgines/Agoura/Lindero Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12841363> WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather should be sunny this weekend, after a little rain Thursday and Friday. Chilly though, so layer up. On Saturday, we have four rides. The Red Ride is heading up to the Rock Store, then over Lil Sycamore to the beach and back up Decker. The Orange ride is doing a nice loop up over Rock Store and Lil Sycamore, with a turn-around and return from the top back down Westlake. The Gold ride is headed for Chesboro then looping back over Kanan, through TO and Ventu Park. We will also have a Newcomers Purple ride, including an Oak Park loop up Reyes Adobe and down through Chesboro. On Sunday, we've got three rides going out. The Red Group will be heading for the 3-Canyons ride in Simi with Tapo, Lost and Long Canyons. The G.O. Ride will be doing Potrero and the Camarillo Bike Path, returning up Santa Rosa. And the Social ride is doing a nice cruise to Calabasas for coffee. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday and Thursday, including a Tuesday night mountain bike ride and cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 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, January 7th Newcomer's Class and Ride. Bring friends and family. Saturday, January 14th Los Angeles River 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 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. 7-Minute route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814245> 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 9:00am at The Landing parking lot. Rock Store route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16722559> 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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Last Day to order Club Clothing
by Sheri Leiken 14 Dec '16

14 Dec '16

The on line store will be closing by tonight. Please make any on line orders by then! Here is the link to the store front. https://www.lgpickpayride.com/ConejoValleyCyclists_170141PPR Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Wed. afternoon ride
by Sheri Leiken 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Announcing the LAST WEDNESDAY Afternoon Ride of 2016! (will be on holiday hiatus after this) Will be raining and cold Thurs. Friday, and Saturday, so come on out Wednesday for the short and sweet ride. spin your mid week legs, have a few laughs, and ride with the afternoon gang. Leaving Landing Parking lot at 3:30, (parking by entrance) See you then, Sheri Please let me know if you are planning on coming. "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." Here is the link to the store, (closes in 2 days): https://www.lgpickpayride.com/ConejoValleyCyclists_170141PPR

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CVC CMB Tues Nite Novice MTB
by Kent Koral 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

Hey guys, it is time again for a little night MTB riding. This week we are going to ride to the mash site in Malibu Creek State Park. We will meet at Juan Batista De Anza park on lost Hills Road at 6 o'clock, and ride at 6:10. Don't forget your helmet, water, spares, and the light! Do not miss this ride. It's one of the best we do. And it is a great ride for those of you who have been thinking about jumping in, but are worried about it being too technical. RSVP me and let me know if you are coming. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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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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