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CVC's Final pub ride of the season! Wednesday 9/10 @5:30 pm
by Denise Cusano 07 Sep '25

07 Sep '25

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Interesting Safety Message-Colors 9/3
by Sheri L 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

For this week’s safety message, I include 3 links to articles about how fluorescent clothing and bicycle lights make riders more conspicuous to drivers on the road. The WSJ article below has multiple links to peer-reviewed academic articles on bicycle visibility for those who like to get into the weeds (so to speak). I found 3 take-home messages in these articles: 1. Fluorescent clothing and bicycle lights increase visibility and reduce car vs. cyclist accidents; 2. Fluorescent leg or ankle coverings are more much more visible than bright or fluorescent jerseys; 3. Flashing tail lights are more visible to drivers than always-on taillights. These are actionable findings that reduce risk on the road. Please consider incorporating some or all of these findings into your safety regimen. Stephen 818-535-2516 Study: Cyclists Safer on the Road when Using These High Visibility Items <https://www.roadbikerider.com/incisive-new-studies-on-cyclist-visibility-d3/> roadbikerider.com <https://www.roadbikerider.com/incisive-new-studies-on-cyclist-visibility-d3/> [image: safety.png] <https://www.roadbikerider.com/incisive-new-studies-on-cyclist-visibility-d3/> <https://www.roadbikerider.com/incisive-new-studies-on-cyclist-visibility-d3/> [image: BN-UB878_BIKESA_M_20170629134803.jpeg] How Cyclists Can Stay Safe on the Road <https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-cyclists-can-stay-safe-on-the-road-1498906…> wsj.com <https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-cyclists-can-stay-safe-on-the-road-1498906…> <https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-cyclists-can-stay-safe-on-the-road-1498906…> Why Not Lights? <https://www.roadbikerider.com/why-not-lights-d3/> roadbikerider.com <https://www.roadbikerider.com/why-not-lights-d3/> <https://www.roadbikerider.com/why-not-lights-d3/> <https://www.roadbikerider.com/why-not-lights-d3/>

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Thursday's fun ride
by jerry blkdog.net 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

Thursday's ride from Starbucks at 9am Up Westlake, visit the llamas and goats then out to Carlilse Canyon https://ridewithgps.com/trips/321991579 27 miles 1418' Jerry Scott 805 404-8525

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks CVC Biweekly Social MTB, September @ 5:30pm Location: Juan Batista De Anza park on Lost Hills Road Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Juan Batista To Mash Site/Malibou Lake Dam O/B 12.2 816 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585618 Saturday Rides, September 6th @ 8:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Greg 1 747 214-6642 Mureau/Topanga/Old Topanga/Stunt/Piuma/Mully/Agoura 57.9 6228 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41594773 Orange Colette 1 818 298-8767 Agoura, Cornell, Mulholland, Cold Cyn, Piuma, Stunt, 7Min, Mureau 51.8 4689 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52504691 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Landing, Cornell, Mulholland, Stunt, 7Min, Moreau, Agoura Rd 39.8 3879 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41850210 Gold Laurie 1 530 520-0310 Stunt out and back with option for Malibou Lake 38.2 3987 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52509570 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Jeanne 1 805 368-7924 Westlake, Kanan Loop to Medea Creek Park and Chesebro 21.4 1219 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 Sunday rides September 7th @ 8:30am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please Park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses Ride Leader Route Miles Map Social No Drop Ride Kim 1 805 469-1982 RockStore Gate and Back 20 1209 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52504586 Gold Orange Jon 1 818 987-9440 Starbucks/Dos Vientos Loop 30.1 1887 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38888346 When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC1CE2.4CB1F570]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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Pub ride #11 from 14 Cannons Wednesday @5:30 pm
by Denise Cusano 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

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Tuesday's ride
by jerry blkdog.net 01 Sep '25

01 Sep '25

There will be a special ride celebrating Colette's Tuesday Morning Starting at Starbucks 7:30 am 64 miles and 6400' Agoura Road, Cornell, and Mulholland, head to Stunt and go up and back down, take Mulholland to upper Encinal and Yerba to Top of the World. Back on Mulholland and down Westlake with a lake lap, go up Ridgeford to make sure you get enough elevation. For those who want to do a shorter ride without lots of climbing meet at Starbucks at 8:30 Route to be determined. Jerry Scott 805 404-8525

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Thursday's fun ride
by jerry blkdog.net 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Thursday, meet at Pleasant Valley Fields in Camarillo 9am Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wgq46ZAaZFLqqn1r6 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40271691 33.5 miles 625' Pleasant Valley Fields, Missile Park, Sycamore Campground and back through CSCI Jerry 805 4048525

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This weeks CVC Safety Message
by jerry blkdog.net 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

This week, we are starting a new safety feature namely, to discuss the specific streets on which we do group rides to highlight risks as well as some proposed measures that mitigate those risks. I have been riding with CVC for 3+ years and have ridden most of the streets and routes that CVC frequents. I am relying on my own experiences for this column but would welcome any member input to either point out particularly risky streets or to write a column about any street of concern. This week, I start with Las Virgenes Road, crossing north over the 101. In my opinion, this is one of the streets that demands extra vigilance. This segment of road is often included in routes that target some of our favorite climbs, including Fernwood, Topanga, and Old Topanga (among others). I have included a Google map of this area below: [A map of a city AI-generated content may be incorrect.] The dynamics of this segment are as follows: We approach Las Virgenes from Agoura Road, take a left turn (north) onto the right lane of a very busy Las Virgenes Road. Approximately 150 meters after the turn, there is a stop light, followed by the freeway overpass crossing over the 101. The bicycle lane traverses the path that cars take to the south on-ramp to the freeway. If the light is green and cyclists are proceeding towards the on ramp, cars often speed up to turn onto the ramp before the cyclists cross, endangering the cyclist with a potential right hook crash. When a red light turns green, there is often a race between cyclist and car to see who can get to the on ramp first. The problem for cyclists who let cars cross in front to enter the on ramp is that the cyclist is then stranded on the right side of the lane until all cars intending to turn right onto the on ramp have done so, exposing the cyclist to cars speeding by perilously close. Either way, this set up is poorly conceived and hazardous. How to navigate this segment: There is no cookbook way cross this segment because there are too many variables. My best advice is don't be complacent; this segment demands full concentration. Prior to passing the stop light, scan the area and know where all cars are located. Proceed cautiously and engage drivers with eye contact and hand signals. Signal your intent to cross the on-ramp entrance to all nearby cars and pay attention to cars that either stop to let you pass or refuse to do so. Beware of aggressive drivers who might cross your path and cut you off. And, never let your guard down.

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks CVC Biweekly Social MTB, September @ 5:30pm Location: Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Not Scheduled Saturday Rides, August 30th @ 8:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Greg 1 747 214-6642 Up Westlake, Down Latigo, Up Encinal, Down Westlake 44.1 4538 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22568814 Orange Terry 1 805 490-4616 Westlake, PCH, Latigo, Mulholland, Westlake 45 4552 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52411801 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Potrero, Decker 49.1 3495 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52200088 Gold TBD Hidden Valley, Satwiwa, Dos Vientos, Lynn, Pederson, La Granada 37.9 2374 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46647101 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tex 1 805 746-5713 Wildwood via Westlake CCW 23.4 1172 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6716080 Sunday rides August 31st @ 8:30am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please Park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses Ride Leader Route Miles Map Social No Drop Ride Stephen 1 818 535-2516 Starbucks, Wildwood, CCW 24.3 1178 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37814567 Gold Orange Not Scheduled When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC1774.50302550]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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Reminder! CVC Pub ride #10 Please RSVP by noon today
by Denise Cusano 26 Aug '25

26 Aug '25

Please join Terry for a very special pub ride from his house! Terry will barbecue tri tip, chicken and tofu. Please bring a beverage to share or a dessert. If you haven’t already, Please RSVP by noon today so Terry knows how much food to prepare. Wednesday Aug 27 @5:30 pm. Leader: Terry Hearst 805 490-4616 Start/end location: Terry's House. 13920 Southfork Rd, Moorpark Gate code 5150 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52385292

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