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CVC-This Saturday's Away Ride Details
by Cameron Young 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

CVC Red/Orange Away Ride -- Saturday, November 8th, 9:00 AM Start Ojai-Matilija Hot Springs-Rose Valley-Pine Mt. 9:00am Nordoff High School Parking Lot on Hwy #33 just west of the # 33 - # 150 Hwy Split in Ojai - see Thomas Bros. Ventura Co. map page # 441 grid # F-7 Park on the North side of parking lot - paralleling Hwy # 33 Orange/Red Ride route : 63 total miles for the complete ride to the top of Pine Mt. and back 6,154 total feet of climbing Avg. grade = 4.1% MAX grade = 13.8% Ascent = 35% of ride ( mostly up and back down) Flat = 30% 4hr. 30 min. total riding time Ride description: basically up the # 33 from Ojai through Meiners Oaks, Matilija Hot Springs, Wheeler Gorge, Rose Valley to the top of Pine Mt. and back Note: Bring lots of water! There is no place to refill water bottles. Route Links: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6405655 More, please?: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6405710 The nice part of this ride is that you can make it as long and/or as much climbing as you want by turning around at any point and coming back the same way you came up. Ride leader will be: Steve Barson Please respond to Steve Barson if you are planning on attending: sbarson(a)roadrunner.com The Red/Orange is an Intermediate to advanced ride, 40+ miles in length. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride Camel Back is perfect for this ride - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy. 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. Afternoon Ride 3:30
by Sheri Leiken 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Unfortunately I am under the weather and will not be able to lead the ride today. If you have an interest in leading it, please contact me. If I can't find someone, please enjoy the Hidden Valley loop without me. Thank you. Sheri

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Wed. Afternoon ride 3:30!
by Sheri Leiken 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

NEW TIME! 3:30! Please join us in our Wednesday afternoon, spin the legs on Humpday ride! With the time change, and the short days, it is a perfect time to get out there in the afternoon for a quick spin through Hidden Valley. This is not a "no drop" ride, meaning, we will ride at a steady pace, and. there is only one way in and one way out. You can't get lost. The group does its best to stay together, but know it is not always possible. We have one regroup spot at the fire station before going through. IF the pace is too fast, you can turn around at any time and won't "get lost" since this is an out and back ride, and will still get a good ride in with other riders out there. We will meet at The Landing, (in the center by the entrance) and will plan on rolling out by 3:30! This give us an hour and about 15 minutes to roll around the lake, up to Hidden Valley for a quick turnaround at the end and back. If time permits we will turn left down Hidden Valley Road and then roll back through Hidden Valley, otherwise we will turn around in the last driveway before going up the hill. The pace is about 15+. It is about an 18-20 mile ride. It is a fun group, a great way to get out those mid- week blahs, and the goal is to be back onto Westlake as dusk hits. If you have a back blinkie, all the better. We will NOT be riding in the dark however. I hope to see you out there. Come give it a try! Email me with any questions! See you there, Sheri

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CVC-Saturday Club Rides Cancelled
by Cameron Young 01 Nov '14

01 Nov '14

Hi all, All Saturday club rides are officially cancelled. Those who wish to ride on their own may do so. Please be safe out there. Cam

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CVC-Saturday Rides Weather
by Cameron Young 31 Oct '14

31 Oct '14

Happy Halloween everyone! From all the weather reports I'm reading it looks like the most rain will be falling tonight and after midnight, but will be tapering off in the early morning. So, it looks like we may have, at the worst, sloppy roads, and at the best, roads that are wet but drying out. If the roads are completely wet, consider the club rides cancelled. However, members and others may choose to ride on their own, as usually happens in iffy conditions, but again, it is not considered an official CVC club ride. For those who don't consider weather to be issue, please remember to ride carefully. The roads will be slick since this will be the first rain the roads have had in months. Turning corners, wet leaves, debris on the roadsides, motorists who may not have the best vision through their windshields. Lights and running tires at a lower psi are good options. Lets hope for the best: Lots of rain tonight, and dry roads in the morning. Sorry for you trick or treaters tonight, so bring your umbrellas. Cam Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists

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CVC/Team in Training group ride --Saturday, Novembers 1st, 8:30 AM at The Landing
by president＠cvcbike.org 30 Oct '14

30 Oct '14

CVC/Team in Training group ride--Saturday, Novembers 1st, 8:30 AM at The Landing Hey CVC’rs, “Some come for the exercise, some come to support a friend or family fighting cancer, and some come because Team in Training funded the drug that saved their life.” Come out and be part of the CVC/Team in Training (TNT) group ride on Saturday, November 1st at 8:30 am at The Landing (the usual ride start location). CVC is partnering with TNT to raise awareness and help kick off their official training calendar. This group of TNT riders will be preparing for the Lavaman Olympic Distance Tri in Kona, HI on March 29, 2015. TNT participates in Lavaman and other endurance events throughout the year to fundraise, raise awareness, and support the work of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Their official training calendar starts on Nov 15th but, TNT has graciously accepted our invitation to share the day riding with us. Founded in 1949, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, providing education, and patient services. Below is some additional information about TNT and their journey to compete at Lavaman. As well as, links to their website and Facebook page. http://flipagram.com/f/K3zWaoXzGn http://www.teamintraining.org/ https://www.facebook.com/myteamintraining Come out and ride with this incredible and dedicated group of as they start their training to help and inspire those who need it. As their motto goes, “Together we can train to beat cancer”. Let’s Go Ride! Henry Montalvo President, Conejo Valley Cyclists

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CVC Thusrday 5:00 pm Red Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 30 Oct '14

30 Oct '14

The Thursday evening red ride will conclude for 2014 on Thursday October 30th, 2014. The ride leaves from the Landing parking lot at 5:00 pm sharp. The route is Reverse Potpourri: Up Westlake / Decker, left on Mulholland, Upper Encinal, Little Sycamore to the end of the good pavement, and back down. Lights are required. Sunset is at 6:04 pm. 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 jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CVC-Ride Preview-October 29, 2014
by Cameron Young 29 Oct '14

29 Oct '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW November 1-November 6 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. Give 'em a hand, or a wheel! Passing someone that is struggling? Ride alongside for a bit to keep them company. We've all been there, and it's always appreciated. -THIS SATURDAY- We have more guests coming! Team In Training is joining us, so let's make them feel welcome. Created 23 years ago, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) has grown to be the largest and most successful endurance sports training program for charity. For more info, go to http://www.teamintraining.org -UPCOMING EVENT- The Rose Valley-Pine Mountain Away Ride November 8, for Red & Orange. More details next week. -THE RIDES- Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red-Note: We are trying a two tiered ride. 'Red Standard' is for those who have been wanting more mileage than Orange, but not at at the 'Red Rush' pace. Leader-Red Rush: TBA Leader-Red Standard: Jim Doane (Same route with an easier pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6088904 Orange Leader: Gary Silver Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5633829 Gold Leader-Gold Standard: Mike Hackett Leader-Gold Rush: Doug Castell (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4760700 Purple** Leader: Bill Sietsema Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6351874 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Gold leader: Dale Smith Orange leader: TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818966 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6359537 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-Discontinued until next Spring Racer Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm-Check your emails for starting location announcement. Hump Day Happy Hour Ride**-This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon…. with some refreshment and socializing afterwards. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-Discontinued until next Spring Red Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. ** This is considered a "no drop" ride. The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind. 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 & 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. That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! Cameron “Cam” Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 805-217-6659 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. CHANGE OF LOCATION!
by SHERI 29 Oct '14

29 Oct '14

I am so sorry for the last minute change of location. Apparently the World Series is interrupting our after ride festivities and there is no room for us in Newbury Park. We need to now meet at The Lab in Agoura Hills. All reserved! 1. LAB Brewing Co Address: 30105 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 SAME TIME: 3:45 for the ride start See you there for the ride start. Anticipated time back to the lab is 5:30-5:45. Come join us for socializing after that if you can't make the ride start. Sheri

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Wed. Afternoon ride/happy social hour
by SHERI 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Hi Riders, Well, I know I said the 4th Wed. of each month, but because we had so much fun last week, and ya never know what the future Wednesdays hold, AND because it is our last Wednesday of extra daylight, we are adding ONE ADDITIONAL RIDE followed by Happy Hour at Cronies in Newbury Park. THIS WEDNESDAY! Make it out this time while the weather is great!Gotta change up the routes while we can. You can ride without staying after AND you can meet us at Cronies IF you can't make the ride start. |We are a social bunch and would love to socialize and have fun! Ride time:3:45-about a 20 mile lap with about a 15+ avg. Cronies Time: 5:30-5:45 Ride will begin in the Cronies Cronies Sports Grill - Voted Best Sports Grill in Ventura County 1620 Newbury Road (right after In and Out Burger), right off the freeway Please let me know if you are coming so I can reserve the seating. Sheri CVC Membership Director

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