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Sundy Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 02 May '13

02 May '13

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, May 5th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Hi CVC members and friends, Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). 25-35 miles max. and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. In the interest of bicycle safety and harmony those riders that are looking for a faster pace please choose a ride leader and leave before the social ride! This week we will warm up by going around the lake and then towards Conejo School Road/La Granada pass through to Erbes. North down the hill on Erbes to Arboles where we will go up and around our Lang Ranch loop. From there a slight climb up Westlake to Valley Spring where we will wind our way up and around County Club Drive back out to Kanan. Kanan to Fountainwood which we will use to connect back into Thousand Oaks Blvd. An optional Forest Cove - Reyes Adobe to Lake Lindero scenic ride and then back to socialize. Possible extension at the end of the ride to include Hidden Valley and beyond. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. See you Sunday, Even though we are attempting to offer our coolest ride routes during high heat days, some considerations and situations that you should be aware of for riding in high heat in our area: 1) Stay hydrated and be aware to keep your electrolytes balanced 2) Road surface conditions: asphalt tar & repair drips become semi liquid and especially slippery example: descending Decker/Westlake has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar Try to ride over them minimizing tire contact 3) Goat head thorns have returned and caused six flats on this past week's Orange ride Carry and extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs 4) Be aware of other riders signs of heat exhaustion and offer assistance as applicable 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 or market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants we could be asked to park elsewhere.

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Saturday, 5-4-13 CVC Red Ride: Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by James Doane 01 May '13

01 May '13

Hi CVC Red Riders:Since it's forecasted to be a warm week-end, let's ride the Coast with a return route of our choicethat we can decide at the second re-group spot: Sycamore Cove Beach park.Those hard-chargers might decide to ride Deer Creek, Cothrin & Yerba Buena? Saturday, May 4th, 8:30am Westlake Village Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: NE corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Westlake-Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-Coast Route & return either Mulholland or Decker? Here's the route: Loop around Westlake Lake ( from the East side) L on Westlake Blvd R Portero Rd. R Reino Rd. L Lynn/Portrero Continue through Dos Vientos & Portero Canyon 1st Re-group: CSCI College driveway L Hueneme Rd. L Las Posas L PCH 2nd Re-group: Sycamore Cove Beach Park We'll decide there upon return route: Deer Creek Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy - probably the coolest option Decker Canyon - for a little harder climbing challenge Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon See you 8:30am Sat. in Westlake Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain 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 Sunday Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, May 5th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 01 May '13

01 May '13

CVC Sunday Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, May 5th, 9:00AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 9:00 AM, then split into our groups to depart. Route: Westlake to Avenida, Erbs, La Grenada, Encino Vista, Hillcrest and around the Lake finish. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2056391 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group The Purple Ride is an entry level ride no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is less than 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. 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 "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. 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. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - 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. 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. Remember, if you ride...

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, May 4th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 01 May '13

01 May '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, May 4th, 8:30 AM Local Ride: 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: Carlisle Canyon and Hidden Valley For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1802654 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group Fire Station #33 for restroom and water The Purple Ride is an entry level ride no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is less than 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. 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 "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. 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. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - 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. 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. Remember, if you ride... Regards Norm

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CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, May 4th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 01 May '13

01 May '13

CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, May 4th, 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: Simi Valley to Box Canyon returning through Calabasas Regroups: Re-group at Carl's Junior for restroom and water Re-group at McDonald's on Agoura for Restroom and water For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/825927 Ride leader/s for this ride will be: I will be unable to lead this weekend and need a volunteer for this ride. Can someone let me know if you will lead? Thanks Norm W (818) 282-2421 The 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, frequent regroups will allow everyone a chance to ride together. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - 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 club rides. 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.

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CVC North Ranch Ride, Thursday May 2nd @ 5:30 pm
by Sherrie Felton 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Come on out and join CVC this Thursday May 2nd for the North Ranch Ride. Please see the route slip for details. The Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. ROUTE: North Ranch DISTANCE: 20-25 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride that includes both Gold and Orange paces averaging 14+/15+ mph. NO DROPS: I wait for the slowest rider at strategic points along the route. DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building. From the 101 Freeway, take Lindero Canyon south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards. You will see a grassy area where we PICNIC after the ride. Park along the curb. PICNIC: If a QUORUM is present, the Post-Ride Picnic will begin around 7:00 p.m. Please bring something to share: cheese crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever; a beverage and something to drink it out of if you don't want to drink it out of the bottle; something to sit on and a warm jacket. Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives, significant others, etc. QUESTIONS: Email me at hatoolah(a)msn.com or call 908-432-3480. SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit, cell phone are recommended.2. Please do not call out "clear" at intersections. The intersection may not be clear for the rider(s) behind you.3. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know at a regroup stop or leave me a message (cell: 908-432-3480).4. Seasonal safety issues:- Be prepared for heat. Stay hydrated. Carry a sports drink or capsules to keep your electrolytes in balance. Drink before you feel thirsty. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and offer assistance if you see another rider exhibiting these signs.- The tar used to repair asphalt roads can become semi-liquid and slippery on hot days. Example: The Decker/Westlake descent has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Use caution when riding over these areas in high heat.- Be prepared for flats. The “Goat’s Head” thorn, a.k.a. “Puncture Vine” a.k.a. Tribulus Terrestris, has returned to the roads we cycle on. Club rides are seeing an increase in flats caused by these thorns. Carry an extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs. 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. ADDENDUM: Round-the-lakers can start at any time and join us for the picnic at 7:00 p.m. (see note about picnic quorum, above). Regards,Sherrie Felton

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Volunteer Needs! Here they are!
by sheri 29 Apr '13

29 Apr '13

Ok, I have tried to narrow down the list to what we really need.. Please sign up on the website... if you don't feel comfortable, I can do it for you. Email me with any questions... more descriptions are on the website below, or you can email me. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!!!!! We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity. Please sign up for Cruisin The Conejo 2013 - here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/fYjFjL 2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. Friday Night Needs, About 4:00 Raffle Booth T-Shirt Hand outs... unload boxes Saturday Morning: Parking Help!!!!! 6:00 am-perfect for those that will ride the 62 mile or 35 mile ride and will leave just a spot later.... Greeter- 6:30 am-greet riders and DAY OF registration guests, get them filling out papers-great job for those that want to ride T-Shirt distribution Traffic-get people to turn the right way on their bikes out of parking lot-will need you until about 9. SAG Drivers-need to be able to carry at least one bike, in or on car... Runner-we need one more person to hang out... help drive when last minute things come up, whether it be taking food to rest stops, guiding cheerleaders to stops, getting copies of things, getting water... whatever it may be- until around 10 Rest Stop #4 is NOT covered... Moorpark......HELP! Water Stop with Jerry S. -Stockton-(email James H. or me) HELP! Water Stop on Mullholland by Shalom Center-HELP! Raffle Ticket Sales throughout the day-especially early, AND when riders come back and are eating lunch Raffle Booth-watch prizes, chart prizes, and pick winners Pack items back in truck for storage (late...)

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Wed. afternoon Landing ride 3:45
by sheri 29 Apr '13

29 Apr '13

YES! The Wednesday afternoon ride still exists! Think of last week, cool, 57 degrees and drizzly... A whole different story this week. Come beat the heat and ride humpday with us.. Meeting at the Landing Parking Lot at 3:45 for about 25 miles with a 15 + avg. pace. See you then! Sheri

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CVC Tuesday and Thursday Evening Int/Adv MTB rides
by Kent Koral 29 Apr '13

29 Apr '13

Hi CVC MTB riders, As most of you know that have ridden MTB with us, we have a joint ride with the Conejo Valley Mountain Bikers on Tuesday evenings. Well, they also ride on Thursday evenings. I will start announcing Ben's schedule for both days from now on. See below. All the usual info still stands such as bring spares, helmet, hydration, and you may still need a light if we are out a bit late. >From Ben... Tuesday we're riding Switchbacks/Space Mtn, but I'd like to suggest an experiment. Since we seem to be finishing these rides fairly early, let's ride the Los Robles trail all the way to Potrero, then loop around to Folsom St. and back up the trail to Rosewood. This will probably add another 35 - 45 minutes to the ride. If you don't have time, then you can just ride the regular route. Meet at the end of Moorpark Rd. at 6:00 pm sharp. Thursday we're riding in Wildwood and the Santa Rosa trail, with the options to do extra credit . Meet in the parking lot at the end of Los Arboles at 6:00 pm. ..... Also, don't forget that we have the novice/intermediate MTB ride on Wednesday evenings too! See you out there. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, April 27th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, April 27th, 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: Grimes Backward * For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2181886; 41.5 Miles; 3,308 Feet* Sanctioned Rides Safety Requirements: - Helmets must be worn - Obey all traffic laws - Where provided, ride in the bike lane - Ride to the right, Pass on the left - Point-out hazards & approaching situations to riders behind you - Ride 2 abreast only where it is safe to do so; Single file where it is not. - Never ride more than 2 abreast - Avoid passing other riders on down-hills. - Indicate your intentions verbally For safe cycling, CVC recommends the following: - Ear buds and headphones are not permitted - Ride predictably; Avoid rapid changes in movement - Be vigilant for doors opening on parked cars - Use a mirror ** The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14+ mph. 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). 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 or at least to reach the next water stop* - 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 ridein 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. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!!

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