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Sunday March 2nd. G.O. ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

Hi CVC Members and Guests, Our G.O. Ride is typically 35 to 45 miles long with 2,200 to 4,200 feet of climbing and an average speed of 13 to 15 mph. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 9:00 AM then splitting into our groups and departing. This Sunday it's off to Tapo Canyon via Erbes, Royal and Siquoa. Returning Erringer, Madera and Erbes. 42.5 miles. 4250 feet. For a detailed route slip go to:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2181943 At the ride start we will announce the regroup locations. Should you decide to deviate the ride course please notify the ride leader to prevent unnecessary or lengthily wait times at regrouping locations. This is a "drop ride" meaning that if you can't keep up with the group, and/or catch up within the re-group times - you are "on your own". Your responsibility is to know the route from previous knowledge or by following the route slip. It is possible and/or probable that members can assist others with mechanical & other rider emergencies along the route. Our re-group spots are meant to allow a short break & a chance for riders to catch up so that the group can ride together as much as is possible. 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Bl.(between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Have fun and ride safe, Dale

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Corrected Link: Saturday, 3-1-14 CVC ORANGE Ride
by James Doane 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Sorry - the wrong RWGPS link was included for this ride. Here is the correct one.... Saturday, 3-1-14 CVC ORANGE RIDE: Assuming that it WON'T rain on Sat. AM ( see inclement weather policy* - below) Weather Underground "wunderground.com" says 100% Rain for Friday & Sat. though. Here is the Orange ride announcement...... CVC ORANGE Riders: Note a few NEW things this week: (change can be good) 1) This is the 1st Sat. of the month and it's the "wear your club colors" Saturday 2) Jerry Scott & I are leading the Orange ride this week 2) Cam Young is planning on riding with us along with some of his Gold riders who are interested in trying out an Orange Ride ( AKA: a "bridge ride") 8:30am: Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot - Westlake Village ( NE Corner: Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.s) RIDE ROUTE: Agoura Rd.-Malibou Lake-Mulholland Hwy-King Gillette Ranch Piuma-Stunt Rd.-Mulholland-Malibou Lake-Westlake Lake Loop back to start. 43.8 miles 5,715' climbing (as calculated by RWGPS which is always a little higher than actual) For a detailed map & route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3977009 Significant climbs on this route: Piuma = 2X the Rock Store Climb in distance & overall climbing feet Schueren to Stunt Mulholland Hwy from Las Virgenes to Malibou Lake Re-Group spots: 1) King Gillette Ranch ( water, restrooms) 2) Top of Piuma ( on North side with LA overview) 3) Top of Stunt Rd. ( Option: ride up Saddle Peak overlook & back: 3-4 miles?) - if it's clear, this is a great place to see: Santa Monica, Century City & downtown LA 4) Stunt Rd. - concrete driveway ( water) 5) Mulholland Hwy at Cornell Rd. ( near Malibou Lake) 6) Westlake: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for coffee/tea/snacks/restrooms or... Natural Cafe' for lunch food items The ORANGE RIDE definition from the CVC website "cvcbike.org" : Advance intermediate level of riding: 40+ Miles at 13-15+ overall MPH avg. Average to above average amount of hill climbing (typically 2-3 overall climbs) Regular regroups/ stops along the way *Inclement weather policy : If it is actively raining or threatening rain and the roads are wet, the official announced club ride is cancelled. Those club members who ride in these conditons do so at their own discretion, however their ride is not to be considered as an official club ride. Jim Doane- The CVC Stalwart - Helping out leading the ORANGE RIDE now

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March ORANGE Away Ride: Saturday, 3-8th Ventura-Ojai-Lake Casitas-Montecito-Ventura
by James Doane 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

CVC Orange Away Ride -- Saturday, March 8th, 9:00 AM Ventura, Casitas, Carpenteria, Montecito and Back along the Coast 9:00am Starting from Mission Park, Ventura - parking lot at E.Santa Clara St. before Ventura Ave. in Ventura. also parking along streets in that areaDriving Directions to start: North/West 101 and exit California Avenue in Ventura. Turn right on California then Left to Santa Clara (the second light) Mission Park is on the rightbefore Ventura Ave. RWGPS Orange route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/53931065.6 miles 5122' climbing ( route includes 1 mi. Ladera Rd. which can be averted) Important Note : We will NOT RIDE the bike path from the Ventura Ave. entrance INSTEAD: ride North on Olive St. (first street on West side of Ventura Ave.) to Stanley Ave. ....THEN .... enter bike path ( like the Cool Breeze route) to Casitas Vista Rd. at Foster Park Re-Group locations: At North end of Bike path near Foster Park ( water, restrooms close by in Park) ) Driveway entrance to Lake Casitas Campground ( water, restrooms) Top of Lake Casitas overlook ( looking East)Carpenteria H.S. parking lot ( water, restroms in buildings )Montecito Village : intersection of # 192 and San Ysidro Rd. - Pierre La Fronds Market for snacks & restroomsCarpenteria Ave at the #150 overpass of the #101 freeway Rincon Park is close by for Water & Restrooms (if needed) 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 or furhter along the route, make a left to the Coast and come back the Coast roads. The Orange Ride is an advanced intermediate ride, 40+ miles in length at approx 13 overall avg. mph.with moderate amounts of climbing. 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. Ride leader for this ride will be: Jim Doane 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 Gold Local Ride-Saturday, March 8
by Cameron Young 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

CVC GOLD RIDE (local) -- Saturday, March 8, 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart. Route: Rock Store loop Ride Specs: 25 Miles, 2000 feet Water & restrooms: At Peter Straus Ranch, if needed. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/477787 Ride leader this week: There is no assigned leader for this ride. Please organize yourselves and have a safe ride! Safety Tip of the Week: Always be sure that cyclists and motorists are aware of your intentions by signaling your moves: turning, moving into a lane, slowing, and stopping. Note: If you start with a group, the posted routes are to be followed. If you depart from the group ride or wish to deviate from the posted route for whatever reason, you must pass along the information to the ride leader so that there is no confusion for the other cyclists. The Gold Ride is an intermediate level of riding; 30+ Miles; 12-14 avg. MPH; Moderate to above average hill climbing; Regular regroups or stops. 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. This is 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. 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Please feel free to contact me with any questions: (805) 217-6659 _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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CVC Gold Away Ride-Saturday, March 8
by Cameron Young 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

CVC GOLD AWAY RIDE -- Saturday, March 8, 9:00 AM Meet at Mission Park parking lot and be ready to roll by 9am (see driving directions below) Route: Out Ventura and around Lake Casitas to Carpenteria and back along the coast. Ride Specs: 39 Miles, 3000 feet Water & restrooms: US Forest Service Fire Station-mile 14 1/2, Fire Station-mile 30, just after we get off the 101 For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4107601 Ride leader this week: Cam Young Driving Directions to start: -N/B # 101 FRWY= exit California St. -bear to right at top of offramp -go straight through 1st traffic light -turn Left at next intersection (Santa Clara St.) -drive West for approx 1/2 to 3/4 mile to Mission Park Parking Lot on R/S of Santa Clara St. ( if you get to Ventura Ave, you've gone one block too far West) Safety Tip of the Week: Always be sure that cyclists and motorists are aware of your intentions by signaling your moves: turning, moving into a lane, slowing, and stopping. Note: If you start with a group, the posted routes are to be followed. If you depart from the group ride or wish to deviate from the posted route for whatever reason, you must pass along the information to the ride leader so that there is no confusion for the other cyclists. The Gold Ride is an intermediate level of riding; 30+ Miles; 12-14 avg. MPH; Moderate to above average hill climbing; Regular regroups or stops. 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. This is 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. 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Please feel free to contact me with any questions: (805) 217-6659 _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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March RED Away Ride: Saturday, March 8, Ventura-Ojai-Lake Casitas-Montecito-Ventura
by Gary 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

How about a RED spin thru the farmlands of Casita and back along the Coast. We will go out with the rest of the club, this will be a Red pace. CVC Red Away Ride -- Saturday, March 8th, 9:00 AM Ventura, Casitas, Carpenteria, Montecito and Back along the Coast 9:00am Starting from Mission Park, Ventura - parking lot at E.Santa Clara St. before Ventura Ave. in Ventura. also parking along streets in that area Driving Directions to start: North/West 101 and exit California Avenue in Ventura. Turn right on California then Left to Santa Clara (the second light) Mission Park is on the right before Ventura Ave. RWGPS RED route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/539310 65.6 miles 5122' climbing ( route includes 1 mi. Ladera Rd. which can be averted) Ride leader for this ride will be: Jerry Scott-805 404 8525 Important Note : We will NOT RIDE the bike path from the Ventura Ave. entrance INSTEAD: ride North on Olive St. (first street on West side of Ventura Ave.) to Stanley Ave. ....THEN .... enter bike path ( like the Cool Breeze route) to Casitas Vista Rd. at Foster Park Re-Group locations: At North end of Bike path near Foster Park ( water, restrooms close by in Park) ) Driveway entrance to Lake Casitas Campground ( water, restrooms) Top of Lake Casitas overlook ( looking East) Carpenteria H.S. parking lot ( water, restroms in buildings ) Montecito Village : intersection of # 192 and San Ysidro Rd. - Pierre La Fronds Market for snacks & restrooms Carpenteria Ave at the #150 overpass of the #101 freeway Rincon Park is close by for Water & Restrooms (if needed) 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 or furhter along the route, make a left to the Coast and come back the Coast roads. The RED is an Advanced level of riding; 50+ Miles; 15+ avg. MPH; Above average to extensive hill climbing; Few regroups or stops ride. 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. 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. Gary Silver Red Ride Captain _______________________________________________ nnounce mailing list nnounce(a)mail.cvcbike.org ou can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: ttps://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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CVC Evening MTB Rides week of 3-3-14
by Kent Koral 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Hi CVCrs, Hi All, Ahhhh...finally some rain to help firm up those trails. And one more week of PST before we hit DST and get to start in the daylight!! The ride schedule for this week is as follows: Tuesday we're riding Switchbacks/Space Mtn. Meet at the end of Moorpark Rd. at 6:00 pm Thursday we're riding in Chesebro. Meet in the front parking lot at 6:00 pm Most of our 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 helmet (mandatory),water, spares, and a light. See you soon on the road or trail! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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WED. AFTERNOON 3:45
by Sheri Leiken 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Hi Riders! Starting THIS week, the time for the ride has changed to 3:45 every week until the end of June when we go on summer break. We will ride about 23 or so miles at a 15+ pace. If you haven't come out, come on and join us for your mid week exercise! Route given at start, usually Hidden Valley, Malibu Lake, or a North Ranch Loop. We meet at The Landing at the end of Lindero parking lot. We will leave at 3:45 Hope to see you there! 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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Sunday G.O. and Social Ride Cancelation
by dpssmith＠aol.com 02 Mar '14

02 Mar '14

Hello CVC Members and Guests, Due to the wet road conditions and high probability of rain during our ride, per club policy today's rides are canceled. See you next weekend, Dale

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CVC Weekly Preview
by Cameron Young 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

CVC WEEKLY RIDE PREVIEW and RACE TEAM NEWS March 1-6 Hi all! Like they say, “March comes in like a lion…”, so this weekend is likely to be rained out, although we may have better luck on Sunday. But, I’ll post the routes anyway so you have some good ‘stuck indoors’ reading. Coming next Saturday is our away ride. Starting in Ventura and doing the Lake Casitas/Carpenteria loop with leaders and routes for each level, it promises to be a beautiful ride, so we definitely have something to look forward to. Saturday: 8:30am at Sprout's parking lot Red-Gary Silver will lead the Crimson Crushers to the coast via Hidden Valley and up Yerba Buena. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3949831 Orange-Jim Doane and Jerry Scott pair up to take the Mighty O-Crew up Piuma and down Stunt via Cornell. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3977009 Gold-Petros Vasiliou will point the 24 Karats to a Newbury Park out and back via Lynn Rd. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4100331 Purple-Bill Sietsema will lead Fuchsia Force for a Lake Malibou loop via Cornell. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2845778 Sunday: 9am at Sprout's parking lot G.O. Ride-Dale Smith will spearhead the Gorangies around Tapo Canyon. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2181943 Social Ride-Henry Montalvo will lead the Friendly Folk out to Canada Park and back up Erbes. RideWithGPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4128156 Tuesday: 5:30pm, MTB Ride-Kent Koral will help lead the Dirt Devils. Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Landing Ride-Sheri Leiken will lead the Mid-Week Wonders out Hidden Valley and back. Check your emails for any changes early in the week. Thursday: 5:30pm MTB Ride-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. SAFE CYCLING TIP OF THE WEEK: With wet roads it’s always best to deflate your tires 5-10 psi for better traction. Stay vigilant for debris that accumulates on sides of the road, and stay away from anything slippery; manhole covers, painted lanes, leaves. TEAM NEWS The team will be in Carson for the So. Cal. Crit Series on Sunday. After being stuck inside with this rain, the guys will be chomping at the bit to saddle up and put the hammer down on the competition. We “pity the fools” who want to go shoulder to shoulder. Let's wish them all luck! On Sunday, May 25, the team will be racing in town, so put the date in your calendar so that we can all be trackside to cheer them on. 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhe

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