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Sunday G.O. ride tomorrow
by dpssmith＠aol.com 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Hi Everyone, I'm a little under the weather and looking for volunteer to lead tomorrow's G.O. ride. Best Regards, Dale

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Cruisin Volunteer Call
by Sheri Leiken 26 Feb '16

26 Feb '16

Many members are already working a lot of hours and donating a lot of time to make this the most incredible Cruisin' The Conejo , that the Conejo Valley Cyclists has ever put together! I will soon be posting volunteer positions for that day, but are still needing some "pre jobs" filled. It takes an entire team to make this ride a successful event and as you know, this club is run only with the help of volunteers. 1. We need some people willing to go to The Great Race in Agoura Hills on March 19th and pass out flyers to prospective riders. 2. We need certain places to still get posters up: Santa Clarita, Peddlar's Fork Calabasas, Santa Monica Cyclery, Bicycle John's in the valley, Santa Clarita , Pedalers West in Van Nuys, Burbank Bike Shop, Cycle World in Chatsworth, Pasadena bike shops, (don't know them, but easily found on google), Glendora, REI, (all) Performance in Oxnard. 3. Is there anyone going to the Solvang ride that could help pass out flyers? This would be to other riders as they come in? 4. If anyone is planning on going to outside areas such as Long Beach or down south, let me know. Thank you, Sheri Leiken

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CVC RIDE PREVIEW February 25th - March 2nd
by henry montalvo 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

*Cruisin' the Conejo**WE REALLY NEED PEOPLE TO HELP ON THIS!* Please contact Sheri Leiken <sheri.membership(a)gmail.com> (email linked) if you can help. The areas we are looking to hit are… Ventura Long Beach (and surrounding area) Carpenteria Santa Monica, West LA, South Bay Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank *Safety Reminder* What is "swarming"? It's when we look like a group of bikes on the street instead of a group of riders using the bike lane. We ask that you ride no more than two abreast because we want motorist, other cyclists, and pedestrians to feel that we are in control of the bike and will predictable in our actions. If you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. I will always… *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 other to be safe* *Be a bicycling ambassador* *Upcoming Events* CVC Clothing Fit Event: Feb 28, 1-5pm CVC Clothing Fit Event: Feb 29, 5-8pm Saturday, March 12th: Ventura Away Ride Wednesday, March 23rd: Members Meeting (at Westlake Cyclery) Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence *Saturday Rides: 8:30am at The Landing* *Red Ride: Leader Jerry Scott* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12319731 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12319731>* *Orange Ride: Leader Gary Silver* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12309326 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12309326>* *Gold Ride: Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callum* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12309326 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12309326>* *Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route* *Sunday: 9am at The Landing* *Red Ride: Bart Zeigler / Bart Gudmundson* *Route link:* *https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3344419 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3344419>* *G.O. Rides - Leader Dale Smith* *Route link: **https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3344419 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3344419>* *Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3427141 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3427141>* *Tuesday:* *The Landing parking lot* Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring *Wednesday:* *3:30pm at The Landing parking lot* Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing parking lot This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. (On hiatus 'till the weather warms up) *Thursday:* *The Landing parking lot* Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring -------------------------------------------------------- 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. Henry Montalvo President 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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Club Clothing/Kits
by Sheri Leiken 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

Thank you everyone for your interest in our club kits. There will be a follow up email coming within the next hour for all members trying to place their order. (pretty simple, you DO need to sign in as guest, fill your cart, and THEN create an account upon checkout ) For those asking, the club kit is available for current members only. If your membership has lapsed, or you are not a current member, you still have time to get in on the fun! 2 more fit days and a few more weeks to order. Please see our Conejo Valley Cyclists web page for more information, (www.cvcbike.org) or To renew or join, simply click: <https://www.bikereg.com/conejo-valley-cyclists-cvc-membership-enrollmentren ewal0> https://www.bikereg.com/conejo-valley-cyclists-cvc-membership-enrollmentrene wal0

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Wednesday ride 3:45
by Sheri Leiken 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

It will be Hump day in just a few days. And in our summer/spring weather, it is a perfect day to ride. Let's plan on leaving by 3:45 Wed. afternoon from the Landing and figure out where to go depending on the wind. I estimate 20-22 miles at a gold+ pace. See you at the landing to ride by 3:45. Everyone invited. 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 PREVIEW February 18th - February 24th
by henry montalvo 18 Feb '16

18 Feb '16

*Cruisin' the Conejo* Our Cruisin Posters will be in this week and we need 8 (or more) people to get them into bikes shops. Please contact Sheri Leiken <sheri.membership(a)gmail.com> (email linked) if you can help. The areas we are looking to hit are… *San Fernando Valley (especially the West Valley)* *Santa Clarita* *Sim Valley* *Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura* *Long Beach (and surrounding area)* *Carpenteria* *Santa Monica, West LA, South Bay* *Pasadena, Glendale, Burban*k *Safety Reminder* *"Keep your head on a swivel"* *Meaning: ** Keep an open eye, look out in all directions. Pay attention to what is going on around you, so that if you need to avoid danger you can.* If you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. I will always… *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 other to be safe* *Be a bicycling ambassador* *Upcoming Events* Saturday, March 12th: Ventura Away Ride Wednesday, March 23rd: Members Meeting (at Westlake Cyclery) Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence *Saturday Rides: 8:30am at The Landing* *Red Ride: Leader Jerry Scott* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12222999 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12222999>* *Orange Ride: Leader Gary Silver* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/290133 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/290133>* *Gold Ride: Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callum* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1389281 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1389281>* *Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route* *Sunday: 9am at The Landing* *Red Ride: Leaders Jerry Scott / Bart Zeigler* *Route link:* *https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818966 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818966>* *G.O. Rides - Leader Dale Smith* *Route link: **https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818966 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818966>* *Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3427141 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3427141>* *Tuesday:* *The Landing parking lot* Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring *Wednesday:* *3:30pm at The Landing parking lot* Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing parking lot This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. (On hiatus 'till the weather warms up) *Thursday:* *The Landing parking lot* Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring -------------------------------------------------------- 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. Henry Montalvo President 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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Wed. ride cancelled
by SHERI 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

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Wed. RIde
by Sheri Leiken 16 Feb '16

16 Feb '16

I am hesitant about announcing a ride tomorrow since the vicious El Nino is about to hit us. But.. Let's just say, if this is another false alarm, we will meet to ride at 3:45. If it looks like they could be right, we will cancel as it is supposed to come around 5. Please stay tuned for further announcements by 12 tomorrow. I will email again tomorrow when this looks like anything will happen. Wednesday rides are the best and much needed ride!!! Hopefully I will see you all at 3:45. Sheri

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Monday Holiday Ride
by Sheri Leiken 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

Come on out and enjoy a coastal ride Monday morning!!!!! It will be a beautiful day, sunny skies and little wind up in Ventura. Not too long of a drive and worth it! We will meet at the park on by the mission. Ride time 9:00. This is about a 42 mile pretty flat ride. Take the beautiful day in. Sheri https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12172918

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CVC RIDE PREVIEW February 11th - February 18th
by henry montalvo 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

*Cruisin' the Conejo* *This weeks local ride is the 35 Mile Route for Cruisin' The Conejo 2016 (Meet at The Landing)* Our Cruisin Posters will be in this week and we need 8 (or more) people to get them into bikes shops. Please contact Sheri Leiken <sheri.membership(a)gmail.com> (email linked) if you can help. The areas we are looking to hit are… *San Fernando Valley (especially the West Valley)* *Santa Clarita* *Sim Valley* *Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura* *Long Beach (and surrounding area)* *Carpenteria* *Santa Monica, West LA, South Bay* *Pasadena, Glendale, Burban*k *CVC Jersey Voting* Be sure to return the survey sent out. you have until Sunday and then it will be decided. Only current members are eligible to vote. *Safety Reminder* 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... I will always… *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 other to be safe* *Be a bicycling ambassador* *Upcoming Events* Saturday, March 12th: Ventura Away Ride Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence *Saturday Away Ride: 9:00am at the Santa Clarita Von's parking lot. * *Please park along the north end nearest to Soledad Cyn. Rd. Click link for directions: https://goo.gl/maps/mfcADrrM3RS2 <https://goo.gl/maps/mfcADrrM3RS2>* *Map of Start Location: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6976000 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6976000>* *Red Ride - Leader Jerry Scott* *Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/980070 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/980070>* *Orange/Gold Ride - Leader TBD (if you are going and can lead one of the groups, please let me know)Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/793987 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/793987>* *Saturday Local Rides: 8:30am at The Landing* *Gold/Orange Ride: Leader Sheri Leiken* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12149581 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12149581>* *Orange/Red Ride: Gary Silver* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6879585 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6879585>* *Sunday: 9am at The Landing* *Red Ride: Leader* *Taylor Hodoose (BIG THANKS TO TAYLOR!!!)* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12149275 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12149275>* *G.O. Rides - Leaders Dale Smith* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12149275 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12149275>* *Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields* *Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2896821 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2896821>* *Tuesday:* *The Landing parking lot* Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring *Wednesday:* *3:30pm at The Landing parking lot* Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing parking lot This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. (On hiatus 'till the weather warms up) *Thursday:* *The Landing parking lot* Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Gold/Orange-On hiatus until next Spring Racer Ride-On hiatus until next Spring -------------------------------------------------------- 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. Henry Montalvo President 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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