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CVC MTB rides week of 10-6-14
by Kent Koral 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

Hi All, Its still hot out there, but remember that in a month or two, we'll be missing this heat as we bundle against 45 degree evenings... The ride schedule for this week is as follows, per Ben Griffes with CMB: ** Tuesday we're riding in Malibu Creek. Meet at DeAnza park on Lost Hills road at 6:00 pm Thursday we're riding in Chesebro. Meet in the front parking lot at 6:00 pm. ** Most of the rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. Our rides are done jointly with the Conejo Mountain Bike club (CMB). It is an intermediate paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. Always make sure you have your approved helmet (mandatory),water, spares, and a light, now that it is getting dark. See you soon on the road or trail! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Wed. Afternoon Club Ride 3:45
by Sheri Leiken 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

Hello Riders! I'm back..... Welcome to the Wednesday Afternoon Ride Announcement! This ride meets at 3:45 from the Landing to ride on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon.. We will ride every Wednesday until the Thursday evening ride resumes in the spring! Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. We aim to go faster to beat the sunset! We are a "no drop" ride in that you will ride at your pace and turn around when you feel like it, as most rides are up and back on the same route. If you fall back, just do a "turn around" when you see us. Rides avg speed is about 15+ mph. It is a faster gold, orange pace without the miles. This will be our first Wednesday back, so let's meet at the landing, and be ready to ride by 3:45. I am not early, but will be there then! Come on out and try for the sun filled, Wednesday afternoon rides, all winter long! (and fall, if this is fall>>) See you soon, Sheri Ohsheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net 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-October 2, 2014
by Cameron Young 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW October 4-October 9 Saddle Saturdays! The bike seat co-op is growing. We have some used saddles in great shape if you're looking for something that may be more comfortable for you. Or use as a loaner to find a model you like, and then buy new. Lots of options! If you are like me, and have a few saddles that didn't work and are stuck with, bring them in and see if we can't find a good home for them. -UPCOMING EVENT- CVC Away Ride, Saturday, Oct. 10 -It's the annual Buelton Ride for Red and Orange -We will also have a Local Away Ride starting in Camarillo with routes for all levels. -THE RIDES- We ride as a group, not a mob. Cyclists must ride either single file or two by two. When coming to a stop light, cyclists must stay in the same order they were riding in before the stop, not milling around in the cross walk. Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red Leader: Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4531006 Orange Leader: Jim Doane Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5117752 Gold-We have started a new sub-level of Gold, same route, same regrouping stops, but with a faster pace. This is a great stepping stone for those who are interested in going Orange. If for any reason a cyclist cannot stay with this group, don't worry about being totally dropped, the Gold Standard group won't be far behind! Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6134436 -Gold Standard: 12-14 mph average pace Leader: Mike Hackett -Gold Rush: 13-14+ mph average pace Leader: Cam Young Purple**-Leader: Bill Sietsema Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6163301/ Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange)-This ride will have the same route and regrouping stops but differing speeds according to the two levels. Gold leader: Dale Smith Orange leader: Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2929411 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4947593 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-5:15pm-Leader: Dale Smith for Rock Store Ride. Racer Ride-5:30pm-Leader: Jonathan Woodbury for the Rock Store 'n more ride. MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Landing Ride-Discontinued until the Fall. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-5:30pm Sherrie Felton leads a variety of rides that may start at the grassy park by Westlake Lake, or from various local watering holes where the group can end up with food and refreshments. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Red Ride-From The Landing parking lot. 5:00pm Leader: Jonathan Woodbury, up Westlake Bl. and Little Sycamore. Routes may vary from week to week so check your emails for announcement. 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 CVC Ride Director 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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Ride Announcement Email
by president＠cvcbike.org 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

Are you ready to become an official member of the friendliest cycling club in Southern California? Joining the Conejo Valley Cyclists is cheap, it's easy, and it's very rewarding. To join, visit https://www.bikereg.com/Net/22024 or http://www.cvcbike.org/join-the-cvc/. The CVC ride announcement email list is made available to riders who are interested in participating in club rides as either a member or a guest (non-member) considering membership. If you are participating as a guest, please be sure to fill out ride waiver at the beginning of all rides provided by the ride director, captain, or leader. In consideration of current members, all guest riders who have determined that CVC is not the right club for you should unsubscribe. Guests can continue to follow CVC via Facebook or Twitter. Guests may unsubscribe by sending an email to the CVC webmaster. Please place “unsubscribe from announce” in the subject line. Please be sure to follow the acceptable use policy as listed at http://www.cvcbike.org/about/acceptable-use-policy/. If you are interested in volunteering to lead a ride, have a new idea for a ride, or want to help with a club event please contact me through the CVC website (http://www.cvcbike.org/contacts/) Let’s go ride, Henry Montalvo President Conejo Valley Cyclists

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CVC Thursday 5:00 pm Red Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

The Thursday evening red ride will continue on Thursday October 2nd, 2014. The ride leaves from the Landing parking lot at 5:00 pm sharp. The ride will be Tuesday Rock Store loop with Upper Encinal option. I don't want to do the reverse loop because I'd rather not be on Agoura Road with the sun in driver's eyes. The route will change week to week and includes: 1) Reverse Rock Store Loop 2) Up and over to PCH via Encinal and back. 3) Up and over to PCH via Encinal and Mulholland 4) Whatever else riders want to do. 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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LAB Two Lakes GO Thursday Ride - October 2 @ 5:30 p.m.‏‏
by Sherrie Felton 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

WHAT: The LAB Two Lakes GO Thursday Ride @ 5:30 p.m.WHEN: Thursday October 2, 2014ROUTE: LAB Two LakesAFTER THE RIDE: Join your cycling friends for food and the refreshment of your choice at LAB @ 7:00 p.m.RSVP: Please do RSVP. I need a final headcount for the reservation. DIRECTIONS: Ride start is at the parking lot beside the LAB Brewing Company. LAB is located at 30105 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.PATIO SEATING: We will be sitting on the patio where those who ride to the start can keep their bicycles in view. DISTANCE: 19 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride. The group includes mixed paces averaging 13 - 15+ mph. QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie at hatoolah(a)msn.com / 908.432.3480NO DROPS: The leader will sweep behind the group or wait ahead at strategic points/turns along the route, as needed, so nobody gets left behind. Faster riders who are familiar with the course and who prefer to ride ahead are encouraged to do so; they need not wait at regroup points.SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. 2. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, cell phone.3. Have on your bike or person everything you need to change a flat: spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit.4. Please do not call out “clear” at intersections and turns. 5. If you hear someone call out “clear” while approaching a turn or intersection, or anywhere else for that matter, please disregard it and make your own decision about the safety status of the turn or intersection. 6. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know.CVC 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.Regards,Sherrie Felton

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Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

The race pace Rock Store ride will continue on Tuesday September 30th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Sunset is about 6:40 pm and you will need lights to complete the full route with Upper Encinal. Landing - Agoura Road to Cornell - Hammer Cornell - Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Upper Encinal - Stingers - Decker/Westlake Descent - around Westlake Lake - Sprint on Lindero to Baronsgate Road - Agoura Road - Lakeview back to Landings Re-group at the Encinal Y for a few minutes. 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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CVC MTB Rides for the week off 9-29-14
by Kent Koral 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Hi All, Wow, fall is sort of here....yet it's making a hasty retreat midweek. And, the days are definitely getting shorter hence the need for lighting on the rides as we are finishing in the dark. Before we know it, we'll be starting in the dark. The ride schedule for this week is as follows, per Ben Griffes with CMB: ** Tuesday we're riding in Dos Vientos. Meet at Wendy's and Potrero at 6:00 pm Thursday we're riding in Wildwood. Meet at the end of Los Arboles at 6:00 pm ** Most of the rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. Our rides are done jointly with the Conejo Mountain Bike club (CMB). It is an intermediate paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. Always make sure you have your approved helmet (mandatory),water, spares, and a light, now that it is getting dark. See you soon on the road or trail! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Ride Preview-September 25, 2014
by Cameron Young 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW September 27-October 3 Saddle Saturdays! The bike seat co-op is growing. We have some used saddles in great shape if you're looking for something that may be more comfortable for you. Or use as a loaner to find a model you like, and then buy new. Lots of options! If you are like me, and have a few saddles that didn't work and are stuck with, bring them in and see if we can't find a good home for them. -THE RIDES- While in a group and riding in the bike lane solo, the cyclist must use the middle portion of the lane, not the white line separating the bike lane and traffic. This makes it safer for a cyclist to pass without endangering themselves by going into traffic or passing on the right which can endanger both riders. Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red Leader: Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6088904 Orange Leader: Gary Silver (Gary is not sure if he can make it, in that case please organize yourselves) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6083364 Gold-We are starting a new sub-level of Gold, same route, same re-grouping stops, but with a faster pace. Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4902570 -Gold Standard: 12-14 mph average pace Leader: Phil Callan -Gold Rush: 13-14+ mph average pace Leader: Cam Young Purple**-Leader: TBA Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6084649 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O.-Leader: Dale Smith (Dale is not sure if he can make it, in that case please organize yourselves) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1411476 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4947541 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-5:15pm-Leader: Dale Smith for Rock Store Ride. Racer Ride-5:30pm-Leader: Jonathan Woodbury for the Rock Store 'n more ride. MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Landing Ride-Discontinued until the Fall. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-5:30pm Sherrie Felton leads a variety of rides that may start at the grassy park by Westlake Lake, or from various local watering holes where the group can end up with food and refreshments. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Red Ride-From The Landing parking lot. 5:00pm Leader: Jonathan Woodbury, up Westlake Bl. and Little Sycamore. Routes may vary from week to week so check your emails for announcement. 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 CVC Ride Director 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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CVC Thursday 5:00 pm Red Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

The Thursday evening red ride will continue on Thursday September 25th, 2014. The ride leaves from the Landing parking lot at 5:00 pm sharp. The potpourri route this week will be up Westlake/Decker, Little Sycamore to the end of the good pavement, to Lechusa, Upper Encinal, Mulholland by the Zebras, and back down Westlake/Decker. The route will change week to week and includes: 1) Reverse Rock Store Loop 2) Up and over to PCH via Encinal and back. 3) Up and over to PCH via Encinal and Mulholland 4) Whatever else riders want to do. 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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