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Thursday's ride
by jerry blkdog.net 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Thursday escape from the heat, meet in Ventura and ride up the coast. Meet 9am at the Museum of Ventura County parking lot Santa Clara St and Junipero St. Ride to either Carpentaria or Summerland 35 to 47 miles. Jerry Scott 805 404-8525 jerry(a)blkdog.net

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Reminder! CVC Pub Ride #7! TONIGHT @5:30 pm
by Denise Cusano 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

Please join us for CVC's Pub Ride #7 from Pedal and Pints! Tonight at 5:30 pm. Leader: Chris Roberts 310 462-3777 Start/end location: Pedals & Pints 156 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40396003 No need to RSVP for this one as it's open seating and they have a GREAT patio! Mark your calendars! Upcoming pub rides include: 8/13 Kim will lead from Tarantula Hill 8/20 Gary will lead from Stonehaus 8/27 Terry will lead from his house in Moorpark 9/3 Collette will lead from 14 Cannons 9/10 The grand finale for the summer! Kent and Eric will barbecue in a park TBD

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Dealing with Intersections-Safety Messages
by Sheri L 04 Aug '25

04 Aug '25

DEALING WITH INTERSECTIONS AS A GROUP: Please watch and read > > https://cyclingsavvy.org/courses/club-rider-essentials/lessons/traffic-safe… > Sometimes a group should behave like a single long vehicle, other times as > individuals. Lets take a look specifically at traffic lights and stop > signs. > > When stopping at a red light stay in the queue, don’t swarm and don’t > block the right turn lane. Many times this means getting out of the bike > lane and lining up in an organized fashion behind the traffic that is going > straight. > > If a light turns yellow, the group should aim to safely stop without > creating a hazard before the light turns red. In doing so riders should > call out “stopping” and signal if they can. Sometimes a light turns yellow > just as the group arrives at an intersection, where a small group makes it > through, but the rest of the group does not. The group that made it > through should use discretion as to whether they reduce speed, pull over, > or aim to regroup shortly based on traffic patterns. Ideally we want to > keep our riders together, and avoid running ANY red lights. > > Stop signs provide different scenarios. At 4-way stop signs, the group > stops at the stop sign, then yields to any stopped traffic with priority. > Each pair or individual should come to a stop, yield to any stopped traffic > with priority, before proceeding through the intersection. You may see > other cyclists moving through a 4-way stop as one vehicle, as shown in the > video. CVC does not recommend this as it is a traffic violation in CA. At > 2-way stop signs, riders should stop, yield and proceed individually or > 2-by-2 if riding next to each other. Because cross traffic has no stop > sign, it’s often not safe for the group to go through as a single unit. Do > not call “clear” for other riders. If someone does, the next rider should > respond with “keep looking”. Each individual or pair must assess when it’s > safe to cross. In summary, CVC recommends that you stop as an individual, > or pair if riding 2-by 2, when you come to any stop sign. > > Crosswalks are often overlooked as many areas have very limited pedestrian > traffic. Don’t let your guard down, keep an eye out for pedestrians on > corners as well as in crosswalks where they may not be easily visible > because of car traffic. Bicyclists are required to yield to pedestrians, > just like cars. Pay particular attention when stopping at intersections to > not block crosswalks, and be vigilant when making right and left turns. > > Obeying traffic controls doesn’t just improve safety, it goes a long way > toward improving public perception of group rides and the acceptance of > cyclists as a normal part of traffic. > > Carla > >

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Tuesday Ride: Starbucks 8:30
by Sheri L 04 Aug '25

04 Aug '25

Hi All, Here is our ride for Tuesday: We will do a Hidden Valley, return Hillcrest route. See you tomorrow at 8:30. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48285123 -- Sheri

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CVC Pub Ride #7! Wednesday Aug 6 @5:30 pm
by Denise Cusano 02 Aug '25

02 Aug '25

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WATCH: Tyler cyclist hit by car near Lake Tyler, driver arrested
by Sheri L 02 Aug '25

02 Aug '25

Not good. But kid is ok. https://www.kltv.com/video/2025/07/31/watch-tyler-cyclist-hit-by-car-near-l… Sheri

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WEEKLY RIDE SAFETY REMINDER
by jerry blkdog.net 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

WEEKLY RIDE SAFETY REMINDER- Know Your Route Before You Roll As we head into another great weekend of riding, here's an important safety reminder: Choose the Right Route for You Each week, we provide five different route options for our Saturday ride so all riders-no matter your fitness level-can have a great ride. But we've noticed some members arrive not sure which route to take. Why It Matters for Safety * Choosing a route that's beyond your ability can leave you exhausted, dehydrated, or far from help if something goes wrong. * It can put added pressure on other riders to support someone who's struggling. * In extreme cases, it can lead to crashes, medical issues, or needing to call for a ride home. Smart Route Planning Tips * Review the route options ahead of time. Check distance, elevation, and understand expected pace. * Be honest about your current fitness, recovery, and how you're feeling that day. * Don't feel pressured to take the longest or hardest route. Completing a ride safely is always the real win. * If you're unsure, go shorter. You can always add on miles at the end if you feel good. * Download the Ride With GPS route to your phone or save it to your bike computer. * If you have questions, ask during your ride leader's safety briefing. Let's keep our rides safe, fun, and inclusive. See you out there-and know your route before you roll!

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FW: Thursday
by jerry blkdog.net 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

Thursday: meet at Rancho Madera Community Park 8:30am Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z12ErxpGD2eJ8RG19 Wood Ranch, Fitzgerald, Santa Susana, Peacocks, Lost Canyon https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49196463 38.5 miles 3195' Jerry Scott 805 404-8525 jerry(a)blkdog.net<mailto:jerry@blkdog.net>

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks Remote Start for the Orange Light/Gold Rides Saturday August 2nd Starting at Holy Trinity Parking Lot at 8am Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qvShVatVAEJkrRxZ9 CVC Biweekly Social MTB, August @ 5:30pm Location: Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Not Scheduled Saturday Rides, August 2nd @ 8:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 1 805 390-2200 7min, Topanga, Fernwood 51.8 5630 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42820795 Orange Colette 1 818 298-8768 Potrero, PCH, Deer Creek, TOW 51.9 4596 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51962159 Orange Light Mark 1 805 432-6292 Apricot Lane Farms from Holy Trinity Parking Lot 41.4 2536 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39987348 Gold Mark 1 805 298-6292 Apricot Lane Farms from Holy Trinity Parking Lot 41.4 2536 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39987348 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tex 1 805 746-5713 Carlisle, Old Agoura 21.9 1107 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37441519 Sunday rides August 3rd @ 8:30am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please Park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses Ride Leader Route Miles Map Social No Drop Ride Jon 1 818 987-9440 Starbucks, Agoura, Oak Park, Lang Ranch, Erbes, Conejo School 22.5 1559 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49143183 Gold Orange Not Scheduled When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC0170.901DF6C0]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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Reminder! CVC pub ride #6! TONIGHT 7/30 @ 5:30 pm from Board and Brew
by Denise Cusano 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

Hi all, Please join us for the CVC pub ride tonight at 5:30 pm from Board and Brew! Leader: Tim (805) 402-7462 Start/end location: Board and Brew 30734 Russell Ranch Rd suite d, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47983013 No need to RSVP to this one, as it's open seating.

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