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CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, February 9th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 06 Feb '13

06 Feb '13

CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, February 9th, 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: Rockstore with the options of adding Encinal, Little Sycamore and Hidden Valley. Regroups: Re-group at the top of Rockstore . Re-group to be decided based on route options. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969380 Ride leader/s for this ride will be: I will be riding the away ride this weekend and will need someone to take the lead 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 February Away Ride : Saturday, 2-9-13 9:00am Santa Clarita
by James Doane 06 Feb '13

06 Feb '13

Gold/Red/Orange Away Ride -- Saturday, February 9th, 2013 9:00 AM Start Time Weather forecast is for mostly sunny, high 53 degrees & winds SW at 9mph Santa Clarita, Bouquet Canyon, Castaic Lake, Castaic, Francisquito Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita AKA: Green Valley Ride ( we've ridden before) 9:00am Starbucks parking lot at the corner of Copper Hill Dr. and Smyth Dr Direction: North Freeway 5, exit at Rye Canyon Rd. turn East towards Smyth Dr which is after Newhall Ranch Road. Starbucks is on the right side. Starting in Valencia, out Bouquet Canyon to Elizabeth Lake Road, and back on Lake Hughes Road. At mile 52.8, there is a 2.1 mile climb with an estimated 6.1% average grade and almost 900' of elevation gain ( like our Rock Store). Very scenic. A good rest stop in at Popa's Country Store in Lake Hughes, or the biker's stop at the Rock Inn (bar & grill) across the street. Ignore the "metrics" that suggests a max. grade of 38%; there are a couple of steepish pitches of less than 1/10th of a mile in the aforementioned climb, but nothing to worry about. RWGPS Red/Orange Ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/331826 = 63 miles & approx. 5,500' climbing RWGPS Gold Ride = Shorter version: still has rest stop & water at same location in Green Valley http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2124425 : 44 miles approx. 4,900 ' climbing 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. Please let me know by responding to this email if you are planning on attending Ride leader for this ride will be: Jim Doane : jdoane1175(a)msn.com cell ph# (805) 217 4584 If there is a Gold Rider that will participate and lead also, that would be great. This is a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always, we will try to stay together as much as possible and have a fun, safe and scenic away ride. We will regroup regularly along the way ( at scenic places especially) to allow all in our groups to ride together as much as 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 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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Wed. afternoon ride 3:30
by sheri 04 Feb '13

04 Feb '13

Hidden Valley Route... up/turn back Leaving from Landing Parking Lot at end of Lindero. 15+ avg. about 20 miles of a good spin! Sheri

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CVC Tuesday PM MTB 6pm
by Kent Koral 04 Feb '13

04 Feb '13

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride will ride Space Mountain. Meet at the trailhead on Moorpark rd at Green Meadow. Be ready to ride at 6pm. Routes to be determined. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. This is an intermediate/advanced paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. You will need a light and spares. After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Sunday Purple Ride
by Aj 02 Feb '13

02 Feb '13

Your fearless Sunday Purple People Leader is not going to be able to make the ride tomorrow. My apologies. For some reason yet to be determined I have a swollen knee and a limp to go with it. Right now ice and a day off are what I have self prescribed. The ride is one on the easier and better known Purple Rides so no playing hooky just because I can't make it. See you next Sunday. Be well, Aj

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 2-1-13
by Norman Weir 01 Feb '13

01 Feb '13

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 2-1-13 Hi CVC'rs, Here’s this upcoming week’s club ride recap summarizing the rides and identifying the club ride leaders. Please refer to the individual ride captain’s ride announcement emails for specific ride details. Local Rides: Saturday, 2-2-13: 8:30 AM rides are as follows: Red, Decker Wall, Lower Encinal, up Latigo Canyon with extension options. Orange, Potrero Canyon to Camarillo through Somis to Moorpark. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2108133 Gold:Calabasas counter clockwise. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1449305 Purple Hidden Valley. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1216415 Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Westlake to Arboles to Erbes and then La Granada: Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1875500 Social Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red rides Start Location Citibank Parking, Suspended until the return of Daylight Saving Time. Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM. Lights are required and necessary It is getting dark earlier. With Kent K Wednesday afternoon Landing Ride! This ride meets at 3:45 at the Landing Parking lot at end of Lindero (same place as shops). we will be at end closest to the street. We try to ride as far as we can, but it's usually about 25 miles due to daylight. Inclement Weather Policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route is wet it is our club’s policy to cancel scheduled club ride. Should club members choose to meet and ride in inclement conditions the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Upcoming Events: Conejo Valley Cyclists Classic Bicycle Ride, April 21th, 2013 Join us on Sunday April 21th, 2013 for a ride with your classic lightweight road/race bicycle. Many have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes and there are not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to them so we at CVC have created our own quarterly Classic Bicycle Ride. We plan on a relaxed pace ride through Hidden Valley, past the estates of the rich and famous, and back of 20 miles. After the ride we invite you to bring a stand and display your classic and socialize with other bicycle enthusiasts at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and the Natural Café. If you do not have a classic but you’d like to ride with us you are welcome to participate. When: April 21th, 9:00 AM Where: Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) 974 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village, CA 91361 What to bring: a helmet (mandatory to participate) Contact information: Bob Muzio 818 635 3919 tr_jag(a)yahoo.com Cruisin' the Conejo, Sponsored by you the Members of Conejo Valley Cyclists, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. This year there will be new routes for all to enjoy. The century will ride to the coast for the first time and the challenging metric will traverse the scenic mountains and the coast. Start telling your facebook friends to mark the date. CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, April 21th, 3:00 PM Meet at TRIUNFO PARK parking lot. Corner of Triunfo Canyon Road & Tamarack St. It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home, bring the T-shirts & Kids. Dust off those banana seat bikes and shine up the cruisers. Join us as we cruise around the lake and through the local neighborhoods. FUN RIDE Route: Triunfo Park to The Trails. A Casual 5.9 miles & an easy 143 feet of elevation. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1817306 Contact Information, Henry Montalvo Fun Ride Leader 310-753-1265 henry.montalvo(a)gmail.com Upcoming Away Rides January 12th Memorial Ride; Rock Store after photos at Peter Straus Ranch. February 9th Santa Clarita February 9th Gold Cal Lutheran Start March 9th Ojai to Casitas March 9th Gold Calabasas Start April 13th Glendora Mountain Road May 11th Cruising the Conejo CVC Sponsor Event June 8th Santa Barbara July 13th Flat Century from Leo Cabrillo August 10th Zuma to Latigo September 14th Ventura Santa Paula Loop October 12th Buellton to Los Alamos Route November 9th Rose Valley – Pine Mountain December 14th Gibraltar Road Upcoming Holiday Rides Memorial Day Ride Independence Day Ride Labor Day Ride Thanksgiving Day Ride Christmas Day Ride

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, February 3rd, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 01 Feb '13

01 Feb '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, February 3rd, 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 Arboles to Erbes and then La Granada: For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1875500 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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Sunday Feb. 3rd CVC Social Ride thru Norwegian Grade
by dpssmith＠aol.com 31 Jan '13

31 Jan '13

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, February 3, 2013 9:00 am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (14 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 25-30 miles max. and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. This week we will go Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return! See you there! Dale 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 e. Then head East down Mulholland Hwy towards Las Virgenes where we will return via Agoura Road. Several optional return routes are available depending on what everyone feels like. 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 there!!! Dale Note: 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 or market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants we could be asked to park elsewhere

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CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, February 2nd, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 31 Jan '13

31 Jan '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, February 2nd, 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: 7 Seven Min. Hill via Agoura rd to JB Park; back through calabasas; lake loop. 34.4 Miles; 3.294 Feet *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1449305 Water & Toilet: Mile 8.2 (Juan Bautista de Anza Park) **Water: Mile 16.1 (Top of 7min Hill)* *Water & Toilet: Mile 23.9 (McDonalds Parking Lot) * ** 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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CVC Red Ride : Sat., 2-2-13 :Westlake - Encinal Canyon-PCH-Latigo Canyon-Westlake
by James Doane 30 Jan '13

30 Jan '13

Hi CVC Red Riders : Should be warm this Saturday and cloudy Here is this week's proposed red ride... Saturday, February 2nd 8:30am CVC RED Ride - Citibank Parking lot (Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s, Westlake Village = N E Corner) Westlake Blvd/Decker Climb- Mulholland Hwy - Lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH-Latigo Canyon-Mulholland Hwy-Decker Canyon descent back to Westlake ( Additional mileage OPTION: adds about 19 miles = 70 mi. total ride After the Latigo descent to Mulholland - descend Rock Store continue on Mulholland to 7 min Hill and back through Calabassas to Westlake 50.26 MILES : standard ride 4,469 FT. CLIMBING 3:30 HRS. APPROX. RIDING TIME Here's my Garmin route profile from a previous time we rode this ride: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/191985799 CVC RED Ride: Around the Lake - Up Westlake Blvd/Decker Canyon (1st re-group spot- at the water stop: 4th "stinger" going S on Mulholland Hwy) Ride across Mulholland Hwy to Lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH Ride East on PCH to "Free Zuma" rest stop- water & restrooms ( 2nd re-group spot) Climb through Zuma neighborhood back to PCH Continue on PCH to Latigo Canyon Climb Latigo Canyon back to Kanan/Calimigos Ranch/Mulholland Hwy ( water stop) Mulholland Hwy to Decker Canyon descent ( or the additional mileage option outlined above) Westlake Blvd. back to start/finish location After ride food, drinks & socializing - Natural Cafe's patio or Coffee, Bean & Tea Leaf, etc. See you at 8:30am at the Westlake Sprouts/Citibank parking lot Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain Inclement Weather Policy: At the time of the ride, if it's actively raining or if the roads are wet and the weather forecast is for a significant chance of rain, the official club ride is cancelled but should anyone choose to ride a route anyway, it will not be considered an official club ride.

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