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CVC Tuesday 5:30 PM Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 06 Sep '16

06 Sep '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday September 6th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Agoura between Kanan and Cornell is open to thru traffic so we will not need to turn right on Kanan. Sunset is 7:14 pm tonight. Still time to do the full route with Upper Encinal in the day light. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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quick announcements
by Sheri Leiken 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Hi CVC Members, The clothing orders should be in this week. I will get in touch with you to get you your clothing. The club has purchased a few extra assorted extra jerseys, arm warmers, bibs, and shorts. If you are interested, please let me know as sizes are extremely limited. Next, there are a couple of members who need to sell their Amtrak registration. If you are interested in that, also let me know and I can put you in touch. Last, we are looking very hard for a purple ride leader for Saturdays. Even if you could commit to one Saturday a month, that would be so appreciated. This would be a step past the Newcomer ride which was so well received. This would be taking riders out on a shorter ride, 20-25 miles at a pretty easy pace. ONE Saturday a month would be great. If you could do more even better, and maybe it is only for a month that you could help out, that would be awesome as well. Thanks so much, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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Wed. Eve Pub Ride 5:30
by Sheri Leiken 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Please join us at Pitfire Artisan Pizza for our Wed. evening Pub ride. Pizza Restaurant Located in: <https://www.google.com/search?espv=2&biw=1898&bih=772&q=Westlake+Plaza+and+…> Westlake Plaza and Center <https://www.google.com/search?espv=2&biw=1898&bih=772&q=pitfire+artisan+piz…> Address: Westlake Plaza and Center, 966 S Westlake Blvd #3, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 Wednesday evening for a ride through Hidden Valley, and a return the same way. 5:30 start, with a great finish! We only have one more evening ride after this, so if you haven’t been, now is the time to come out and enjoy! This is about a 19 mile loop at a Gold/Orange pace. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. See you at 5:30! 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 Ride Announcement, Week of Sept. 1 - 8
by Bart Ziegler 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Weekend Ride Route Summary SATURDAY 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. 8:00am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Jerry Scott Agoura Road/Cornell/Mulholland/Old Topanga/Fernwood/Stunt/Mulholland/Cornell Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14454851> Orange Ride, Leader: John McIntyre Agoura Road/Valley Circle/Santa Susanna Pass/Los Angeles/Fitzgerald/Madera/Erbes Route Link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15778469> Gold Ride, Leaders: Sharon Campise and Phil Callan Agoura Road/Cornell/Mulholland/7-Minute Hill/Calabasas/Agoura Road Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15608587> Newcomers' Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Agoura Road/Chesboro//Kanan/Fountainwood/Grey Rock/TO Blvd/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16233333> SUNDAY REGULAR 830am at The Landing Red Ride, Leader: Doug Castell Agoura Road/Cornell/Lake Malibu/Rockstore/Gillette Ranch/Mulholland/Cornell Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16281129> G.O. Ride, Leader: Paul Sterngold Agoura Road/Chesboro/Kanan/Westlake/Erbes/Janse/Lynn/Dos Vientos/Hidden Valley Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6856655> Social Ride, Leader: Kay Fields Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Reyes Adobe/Lindero/Valley Spring/Kanan/Fountainwood/TO/Lakeview Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13777567> MONDAY LABOR DAY ** Special Holiday start time of 10AM ** Social Ride, Leader: Bart Ziegler Triunfo/Westlake/Agoura/Cornell/Lake Malibu/Mulholland/Cornell/Agoura/Lake Laps Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6359537> Post ride gathering/pool party/potluck at famous Dave Spiller's: 26920 Calamine Drive, Calabasas 91301 (exit Lost Hills), 1-5 pm, bring food and drink WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT Hey CVC, The weather is forecast to be cool (70s and 80s) this weekend, so riding should be perfect. On Saturday, the Red ride will head for 7-minute Hill, Old Topanga and Fernwood with a return down Stunt. The Orange ride is doing a Simi Loop starting out toward Calabasas, through the Valley, over Santa Susanna and back over Erbes. The Gold ride is heading for 7-minute up over Mulholland from Cornell. We will also have our first Newcomers' Ride on Saturday headed for a loop around Agoura Hills. Sunday the Red group is doing Rock Store and Gillett Ranch. The GO ride is doing Chesboro and Kanan up to Westlake and a Dos Vientos loop through Hidden Valley. The Social ride is headed up Reyes Adobe on a Kanan and Fountainwood cruise. On Monday Labor Day, we will have a social ride at 10am. Depending on turn-out we may add another ride. Drop me an email if you would like to lead one. We are having a little potluck and pool party afterward, as well. See the info above. We've also got midweek rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including the Rock Store race ride Tuesday night, cruise rides Tuesday and Thursday mornings, the Wednesday Pub Ride, and mountain biking on Thursday afternoons. We are doing our first Newcomers' Ride this Saturday and will host them on the first Saturday of every month. Please join us this week to help develop the curriculum! Contact me for the ride outline and help us put together the information to be covered on the ride. All the local construction seems to be complete but keep an eye out for uneven surfaces (esp at crosswalks) and warn riders behind you of anything in the bike lanes! You are their eyes when you are on the front. 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, September 3, 2016 Newcomer's Ride Get a new rider on a bike, or come and cover some great brush-up info with us. We will cover everything from bike checks, basic handling, rules and guidelines for riding in a group, avoiding road hazards and setting your own riding goals. We will host a Newcomer's Ride on the first Saturday of every Month. Monday, September 5, 2016 Labor Day local ride. See above for details. Social ride and post-ride get-together. Saturday, September 10, 2016 Local away ride from Leo Carrillo in Malibu. Details and routes will be posted soon and in next week's announcement. REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB RIDES Tuesday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 8:30am at The Landing parking lot. Westlake route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/585727 > 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 5:30 pm PDT sharp. A group also leaves at 5:15, at more of an orange pace. The faster group usually catches up at the regroup point at the Mullholland/Encinal Split on top. Both rides leave from the Landing's parking lot. Decker/Westlake has just been repaved. Take extra caution on the descent. 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> Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken and Lisa Gutman Join us for the Hump Day Evening Pub ride during the Summer! All rides will roll out at 5:30. This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. We will start at a different location each week, and end with a social gathering at one of the local dining establishments. Please watch for weekly announcements for start locations every week. Thursday: Morning Ride - Leader Sheila Levine-Sherwyn 8:30am at The Landing parking lot. Hidden Valley route. Route link: <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13353534 > Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. CVC Fun in the Dirt MTB ride. Location to be determined each week. Look for Kent's announcement on Tuesdays. 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 Thursday MTB
by Kent Koral 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Hey All, Thursday we will ride Dos Vientos. We will start at Wendy and Potrero. Ride time is 5:30, don't forget your water and helmet. See you on the road and trail. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Wed. eve ride
by Sheri Leiken 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Hello Wednesday Eve Riders! Per request, and with a great idea, we are going to meet at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Pub <https://www.google.com/search?espv=2&biw=1898&bih=684&q=figueroa+brewing+co…> Address: 30770 Russell Ranch Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91362 <https://www.google.com/search?espv=2&biw=1898&bih=684&q=figueroa+brewing+co…> Phone: <javascript:void(0)> (818) 874-1305 TO START at 5:30 Prompt! (allow a little extra time to find parking) We will meet in front of the place in case you need to park further away. We have a 7:00 outside table reserved, so LET’S GO RIDE! 5:30 start time, check for shoes, helmet, water, and let’s go on out and enjoy the ride and the camaraderie! Here is our route, going up Lindero Cyn to Agoura and around… Should be a great one!!! See you Wednesday! Sheri

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CVC Tuesday 5:30 PM Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

The Tuesday evening 5:30 pm Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday August 30th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Agoura between Kanan and Cornell is open to thru traffic so we will not need to turn right on Kanan. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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Reminder: Monday Meeting NPBS 7:00
by Sheri Leiken 28 Aug '16

28 Aug '16

http://www.cvcbike.org/membership-events.html <http://www.cvcbike.org/membership-events.html> <http://www.cvcbike.org/membership-events.html> Membership Events www.cvcbike.org A representative from the League of American Cyclists will speak to us about safety. Our host Ben, of Newbury Park Bike Shop and his representative from Giant Bicycles (Brad Edwards) will talk... Just wanted to remind you all that there is a great membership meeting planned for this coming Monday at 7:00 at Newbury Park Bike Shop! We have a speaker from the League of American Cyclists coming out to speak about safety, we Our host, Ben from NPBS and his rep from Giant Bicycles (Brad Edwards) present to talk about their amazing new line up of Defy and TCR that both feature disc brake technology. We'll also have a demonstration, for those not familiar with removing a disc brake equipped wheel, for flat changing purposes. Additionally Ben is offering the following to us: 1) 20% off any Giant road bike for those in attendance. Purchases made before September 15th. 2) 60% off sale clothing must be present night of and all sales final 3) Continental GP4000s II tires 40% off, must be present night of and all sales final. Anyone following tire pricing knows that this offer on the Contis is super! And best of all, we will have your CVC membership cards, Cruisin Clothing ($25), CVC Wear, hats, Our newest CVC Car Decals... (Have you seen them yet? ) $2!!!! WOOHOO! If you want a specific style of clothing, please look at our newly refurbished web page and let us know what style and color you want so we can bring it with us!!!! Please bring an outdoor chair, and let's go!!! Sheri Leiken

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Howie Levy's Funeral
by Sheri Leiken 28 Aug '16

28 Aug '16

Howie's services will be held this Monday August 29th at 10 am at Mount Sinai Memorial Park. The address is 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley, CA 90068.

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Sad announcement
by SHERI 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Many of you may know Howard and Margaret Levy as they have ridden with the CVC for many years and Howard is a stallwart member of the CVC Club and race team. Howard has fought a courageous battle with cancer. It is with deepest sorrow that I am writing to inform you of the passing of Howard this afternoon. Howard has left behind his beautiful wife Margaret and their two children. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. I will pass on information as to services when I hear more. Sadly,Sheri Leiken

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