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Fwd: Support for Potrero Road Bike Lanes
by henry montalvo 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Hey CVCers, The below letter was sent to me from Supervisor Parks Please show your support by attending this important meeting. If you cannot attend, please send an email to the supervisors listed below. Let's make something happen, Henry Montalvo President, CVC Dear Bicycling Enthusiast, I am asking the Board of Supervisors to apply for grant funding to add bike lanes on Potrero Road in Hidden Valley in order to provide a wider buffer between traffic and bicyclists on what is clearly one of the most popular bicycling routes in Ventura County. My request to apply for these grant funds will be heard at the Board of Supervisor on Tuesday, April 19 at 11:30AM and you are encouraged to come show your support. You can read my Board Letter requesting the funds, Agenda Item #38, at this link: http://bosagenda.countyofventura.org/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&ite… If the Board approves applying for these grants and we are successful and receive funding, one of three segments of the Hidden Valley Potrero Road bike lane could be added in approximately 3 years. The request is to add the bike lanes along the valley floor of Hidden Valley, not along the steep grade, and for it to be done without removing large oak trees. Without Board support for applying for these grants, it could be ten to twenty years before bike lanes on Potrero Road become a reality. *A show of your support for this item via letters, emails, and better yet--comments in person at the Board meeting, would be helpful to show that this is important to many cyclists. * *The Board meetings are held at the Government Center, Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Avenue in Ventura (corner of Victoria and Telephone Roads). If you drive, it is best to use the free 3 hour parking in Lot "G", which is the closest lot to the Hall of Administration building. The entrance is at the end of the tree-line walkway, and the meeting will be in the Board Room on the main floor. I have attached a map of the parking area for your convenience.* Additionally, your written comments to the Board of Supervisors can be emailed to the Supervisors at: Steve.Bennett(a)vetnura.org Linda.Parks(a)ventura.org Kathy.Long(a)ventura.org Supervisor.Foy(a)ventura.org John.Zaragoza(a)ventura.org Written letters can be mailed to Brian Palmer, Clerk of the Board, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. Thank you in advance for your support, Sincerely, Linda Parks Linda Parks Supervisor, District 2 625 West Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 214-2510

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GO Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

Good Morning Everyone, I'm going to miss today's ride. Be safe and have fun, Dale

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Cruisin the Conejo HELP!
by Sheri Leiken 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Hello Club Members, We are terribly short on volunteers for Cruisin! Please look at the list, especially for Saturday! We have so many open spots, rest stops, we especially need leadership on our kids ride, (easy to give an hour and a half here), popsicle stop, SAG drivers, runners, parking lot help to make sure everyone is safe. we need greeters in the morning to tell riders where to go.. Especially when they are anxious. I need some help at the CVC table taking care of all the riders who need extra lunches, Cruisin Wear, etc. we have an incredible amount of raffle ticket items, but no one selling tickets.. This is especially important during lunch. PLEASE check the schedule and find times that work for you that do not overlap. You will love the excitement that Cruisin brings, and the help that you can contribute to your club on this event! PLEASE check the site at the following link. http://vols.pt/UfgRL5 Sign up, enjoy the day, and give back!!! We need you! Sheri Leiken CVC Membership, Co Director Cruisin

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of April 14-21
by Bart Ziegler 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Great week of riding out there. This week looks to be sunny all weekend! With that in mind, it's sunscreen season so make sure you are covered. We had to cancel the away rides on Saturday because of rain, so we will reschedule those soon. This Saturday we've got route options from Fernwood and Piuma to Grimes Canyon to an easy cruise out to Moorpark and Simi. Sunday you can do Dos Vientos and drop down into Camarillo to ride the bike path and return up Santa Rosa, or go out HIdden Valley to Dos Vientos and return through T.O. And there's always the social ride that will be doing Carlisle Canyon and Hidden Valley. The Tuesday night race ride is hugely popular and has two groups leaving at different times (also known as "catch the conejo"). Please watch your speed coming down Decker! Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including Kent's new mountain bike ride Thursday afternoon. Our variable routes and "out" options seem to be working well. Always ask at least one other rider to assist you, if we don't assign someone immediately. Please wear your CVC jersey when riding with the club. We are easier to identify on the road as a group and look great in our matching kits. Continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("right turn"). Let me know if I can help with anything ride-related. I always have extra Clif bars and my toolbox, pump, etc. Updates for this week include: Cruisin' the Conejo Reminder!!! *We can?t do it without you!!!* Friday, May 6th & Saturday, May 7th Thank you in advance! Volunteer Spot is running. We need a ton of volunteers as you will see. Please, think outside the box, and sign up for something different as we need coverage everywhere. Look at the times, which is how this is laid out and organized. Volunteer Spot is a website that will NOT send SPAM emails. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/UfgRL5 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot. Safety Reminder As the weather heats up, remember to hydrate. It is recommended to drink as much as a full bottle for each hour of riding! There is rain forecast for this weekend, so layer up too and slow down. Use your back brake more than your front. If you notice another member with a full bottle, a little reminder can help out there too. Debris in the roads continues to be a huge hazard. Keep your head on a swivel and call out everything. One by One, Two by Two! 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.Please remember that when you are out there riding you are a cycling ambassador. And, if you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. Below are some reminders... Your agreement when riding with CVC: All members will: 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”. 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 others to be safe. Be a bicycling ambassador Upcoming Events Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo SIGN UP, SIGN UP, SIGN UP Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence REGULAR CLUB RIDES Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing, Westlake Village Red Ride - Leader Taylor Hodoose Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13084980 Orange Ride - Leader Shahin Azmoudeh Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11962174 Gold Ride - Leader Dale Smith Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13084456 Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route* Sunday: 9am at The Landing Red Ride - Leader Bart Ziegler Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13083901 G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Dale Smith Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3344419 Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13084095 Tuesday: Ride Leader: Jonathan Woodbury (jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com) The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday April 12th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. And for those who would like to get out and ride these routes at more of an orange pace, a group leaves at 5:15 PM. 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. Sunset is at 7:25 pm which should leave plenty of time for the Upper Encinal route and Lindero sprint. 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> Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Please join us for a Mid Week ride Wednesday afternoon. Route to be determined at start.This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. Thursday: Morning Ride - 9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles CVC Fun in the Dirt MTB ride. Location TBD. Look for Kent's announcement on Tuesdays -------------------------------------------------------- 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. Please note the inclement weather policy below. 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. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. If you have any questions about your bike, please feel free to ask be before the rides, or contact me directly before we hit the road. Let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists 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 Eve Fun in the Dirt MTB-Dos Vientos
by Kent Koral 12 Apr '16

12 Apr '16

Hi CVC'rs Lets get out and ride some dirt...Probably not going to rain this week (last week would have been fine...oh well). I want to keep the pace at (for lack of a better description, and I know my audience) a gold level. I'm shooting for mostly fire roads, and fun, but not overly technical single track. This is not a beginners ride, but will be doable for most anyone with MTB experience. I will keep the riding to about 1.5 hours so we will have no problem finishing before dark. Again, this is a fun ride, we will not be hammering. This week lets ride around the Dos Vientos area. We will meet at the Rancho Portrero Trailhead parking lot on Portrero Rd in Newbury Park (just West of the Rocking K horse rentals/stables). This ride is around 10 miles and is pretty, rolling terrain mixed with a bit of the neighborhood streets (to connect things up), and a few fun climbs. Be ready to ride at 5:30PM My goal is to have fun and introduce some of you the many fun areas we have to ride around here...and learn of a few from y"all too. As with all CVC rides, helmets are mandatory. Make sure your bike is prepped, and be sure to have plenty of water. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Wed. Ride Day 3:45
by Sheri Leiken 11 Apr '16

11 Apr '16

It's almost Hump Day Again! Let's go ride! 3:45 Wednesday at The Landing. If it is not too windy, let's head up Hidden Valley with a Carlisle visit on our return, out and backs. Gold+ Pace, 24 miles. See you by the entrance to the Landing Parking Lot. 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 Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 11 Apr '16

11 Apr '16

The faster paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday April 12th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Sunset it at 7:25 pm which should leave plenty of time for the Upper Encinal route and Lindero sprint. 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> 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 the official 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. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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Cruisin' the Conejo Volunteers Needed ! ! !
by henry montalvo 11 Apr '16

11 Apr '16

Dear CVC Members, We are weeks away from the 32nd Cruisin’ the Conejo, *presented by our club CVC*, on Saturday, May 7th. *We can’t do it without your help.* Clink the link below. There are a number of jobs that need to be filled to help put on the Conejo Valley’s largest cycling charity event. With over 1,000 riders, vendors, volunteers, and non-profit organizations involved, we can use your help. We have *2 days where we NEED the man power* (Friday, May 6th & Saturday, May 7th). With the help of your volunteer efforts, CVC is able to donate or raise awareness to more than a dozen local and national charities including… - Challenged Athletes Foundation - Bicycle Angels - Boy Scout troop 753 (Newbury Park) - Cub Scout troop 3753 (Newbury Park) - Thousand Oaks Sparkles - Ventura County Amateur Radiomen - Yield to Life - Blind Tandem Cycling Connection - Arthritis Foundation - MS Bike Ride - Amgen Breakaway from Cancer - CORBA/COSCA Our goal, as “the friendly club”, is make Crusin’ the Conejo the only “must do” event of the season so we can make an even bigger impact on our community. *We can’t do it without your help. Please sign up for a job that fits in your timeframe on **volunteerspot.com <http://vols.pt/UfgRL5> (click link).** This is a non-spam site where you can select your job and time. You will not get junk mail from them.* For any questions about the job details, contact Sheri Leiken at Sheri.membership(a)gmail.com. Please place “Crusin Volunteer” in the subject line of your email. Thank you in advance for your time and for volunteering. Thank you again, Henry Montalvo President, CVC

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of April 7 - 14
by Bart Ziegler 09 Apr '16

09 Apr '16

It sounds like everyone had great rides this last week. Lots of smiles and lots of miles! We have the away rides on Saturday beginning in Camarillo, with options for cruising Ventura, taking Foothill through the hills to the Ventura Harbor, or a full loop up through Santa Paula, Ojai, the Ventura Harbor and back through Oxnard. On Sunday we've got routes from a nice local spin to Malibu lake, an extension to go over Mulholland and Old Topanga, returning via Topanga and Calabasas, or a full run over Stunt and down to the beach and back up Encinal. The Tuesday night race ride is getting huge turnouts, and an earlier group is rolling out at a slower pace so everyone can ride. Please watch your speed coming down Decker! Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, including Kent's new mountain bike ride Thursday afternoon. Our variable routes and "out" options seem to be working well. Keep letting everyone know your plans as you navigate your way out there. Please wear your CVC jersey when riding with the club. We are easier to identify on the road as a group and look great in our matching kits. Continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("right turn"). Let me know if I can help with anything ride-related. Updates for this week include: Cruisin' the Conejo Volunteer Spot is up and running and ready. We need a ton of volunteers as you will see. Please, think outside the box, and sign up for something different as we need coverage everywhere. Look at the times, which is how this is laid out and organized. Volunteer Spot is a website that will NOT send SPAM emails. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/UfgRL5 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot. Safety Reminder As the weather heats up, remember to hydrate. It is recommended to drink as much as a full bottle for each hour of riding! There is rain forecast for this weekend, so layer up too and slow down. Use your back brake more than your front. If you notice another member with a full bottle, a little reminder can help out there too. Debris in the roads continues to be a huge hazard. Keep your head on a swivel and call out everything. One by One, Two by Two! 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.Please remember that when you are out there riding you are a cycling ambassador. And, if you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. Below are some reminders... Your agreement when riding with CVC: All members will: 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”. 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 others to be safe. Be a bicycling ambassador Upcoming Events Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence REGULAR CLUB RIDES - AWAY RIDES START IN CAMARILLO!! Options include a nice cruise with a little climbing around Ventura, a moderate ride with a climb over Balcom and Foothill, or a full loop over Balcom, up to Ojai and out to Ventura Harbor. Saturday: 8:30am at Village at the Parks Sports Complex, Camarillo Red Ride - Leader Jerry Scott Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12948887 Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12972411 Gold Ride - Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callan Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12972455 Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route* Sunday: 9am at The Landing Red Ride - Leader Bart Ziegler Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5127572 This route heads up Stunt and down to the beach. For an out option, riders can loop back at Mully or Topanga. G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Dale Smith Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12972334 Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6978032 Tuesday: Ride Leader: Jonathan Woodbury (jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com) The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday April 12th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. And for those who would like to get out and ride these routes at more of an orange pace, a group leaves at 5:15 PM. 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. Sunset is at 7:23 pm which should leave plenty of time for the Upper Encinal route and Lindero sprint. 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> Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Please join us for a Mid Week ride Wednesday afternoon. Route to be determined at start.This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 20-25 miles. Thursday: Morning Ride - 9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles CVC Fun in the Dirt MTB ride. Location TBD. Look for Kent's announcement on Tuesdays -------------------------------------------------------- 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. Please note the inclement weather policy below. 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. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. If you have any questions about your bike, please feel free to ask be before the rides, or contact me directly before we hit the road. Let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists 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 CANCELLED!!
by Kent Koral 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Hey everyone, as the radar seems to show we're going to be getting some rain pretty quickly (it's already drizzling here in Thousand Oaks), I'm going to cancel todays Dos Vientos ride. We will try again next week. See y'all soon. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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