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ALL VOLUNTEERS, Please check!
by SHERI 07 May '13

07 May '13

Hi All you wonderful volunteers! Can you please check your confirmation email and be sure you didn't overbook or overlap yourselves on your sign up. I believe Volunteer Spot sent a reminder letter today? If there is a problem, please email me, Thanks! Sheri

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Wednesday Afternoon 3:45 Landing Ride
by sheri 06 May '13

06 May '13

Come on out THIS Wednesday for our beautiful mid-week spin ride. This is about a 22 mile afternoon ride at about a 15+ average. We will be going through our beautiful Hidden Valley as we are thankful it is still there! Route is to go up to Treasure Hill, turn around, downhill for a quick right on Hidden Valley Rd. to the end. Regroup. Then back through and around the lake. Please park at The Landing close to the street in the first entrance off Lindero. Hope to see you there! Sheri

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Final Plea
by sheri 05 May '13

05 May '13

The weather is predicted to be beautiful for our Annual Cruisin The Conejo charity ride, and will make a great day for riding!!!!! Come on out and help with Cruisin! This is YOUR club and we need you! Take a look at Volunteer spot! We still have several openings for volunteers!! I know several of you want to ride, and there are jobs which allow you to do both. For those who can't ride, or who want to be of service, we also still need SAG drivers and Rest Stop coverage. Please help out! 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. Sheri Leiken Volunteer Coordinator Friday Night Needs, About 4:00 Raffle Booth 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....WOW, do we need help here! 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, filling in, 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 (after 4...)

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Smoke and particulate inhalation
by Norman Weir 05 May '13

05 May '13

Members: Dr. Tricia Kho, ENT has contributed very valuable information concerning the fires and inhalation of the smoke and particulates; Inhale the smoke is dangerous. The last time we had fires three years , there was an epidemic of valley fever (fungus in the lungs). The hot air aerosolizes the spores in the topsoil. You should also avoid the area if it is windy. Thank you Dr. Kho. Norm

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Sunday Unofficial Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 04 May '13

04 May '13

Hi Everyone, Tomorrow's Unofficial Social Ride is still on for 9:00 AM. We may change the posted route in the morning due to weather conditions, fires, attitudes and how long everyone wants to ride. Please be at the ride start if you want to participate since tomorrow's route could be different than what's posted. Looking forward to seeing everyone, Dale

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Saturday May 4th ride cancel
by Norman Weir 03 May '13

03 May '13

CVC Members, Due to the excessive smoke, fire conditions, road closer, emergency vehicles within the area and health safety concerns, we are canceling Saturday, May 4th 2013 ride. We will keep you informed concerning the Sunday Social ride, which could change depending on conditions. If You chose to ride the published route it will not be a club sanction ride. Regards Norm

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2nd email: Saturday, 5-4-13 CVC Red Ride: Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by James Doane 03 May '13

03 May '13

Hi CVC Red Riders As of tonight - the fire is right where we were going to ride so we will figure out some other ride for Sat.'s ride. Jim Doane -CVC Red Ride Captain On May 1, 2013, at 8:56 PM, James Doane <jdoane1175(a)msn.com> wrote: 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 choice that 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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Cancelled: CVC North Ranch Ride, Thursday May 2nd @ 5:30 pm‏
by Sherrie Felton 02 May '13

02 May '13

Due to the weather service's wind and fire weather advisories today, I am cancelling the Thursday afternoon CVC North Ranch ride. Regards, Sherrie Felton

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CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, May 4th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 02 May '13

02 May '13

*CVC GOLD 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. *LET'S WHAT HAPPENS* *Route: Cruisin' Prep Ride * For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: * http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2408425 ; 40.5 Miles; 3,205 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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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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