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Thursday July 4th 5:30PM Gold/Orange Ride Cancelled
by Sherrie Felton 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

Thursday 5:30 PM Gold/Orange riders: this Thursday is July 4th, so I am cancelling the afternoon ride. Parties, picnics, fireworks... See you next Thursday. Enjoy the holiday! Regards,Sherrie Feltonhatoolah(a)msn.com908-432-3480 (cell)

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CVC Ride Recap - Saturday, June 29th & Sunday June 30th
by henry montalvo 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Here is this weekend's club ride recap. Please refer to the individual rideannouncement email for more specific ride details. *Saturday, June 29th, 8:30 AM* Ride Start Location: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at the corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road. Please arrive early for announcements and general socializing. * * *Red Ride:* Westlake-Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-Coast Route & return ? *Orange Ride:* PCH through Potrero Canyon and returning on Mulholland or Encinal http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290215 *Gold Ride: (REVISED)* Up Westlake, Up Kanan, Down Lindero, Around the Lake, Dow Vientos Out & Back http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1389281 *Purple Ride:* Hidden Valley Out & Back http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289403 * ***** Sunday, June 30th, 9:00 am* Ride Start Location: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at the corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road. Please arrive early for announcements and general socializing. * * * Social Ride:* Westlake to Arboles;to Erbes;to La Granada;Lynn to Dos Vientos;home via Potrero http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1718765 *Purple Ride**:* End of Chesebro & Back http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2729410* * 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 ** ** *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. Let's go Ride!

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Sunday Social Ride June 30, 2013
by dpssmith＠aol.com 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

CVC Sunday Social Ride – Sunday 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner), this is a longer social route with options to make it shorter. Hi Cvc members and guests, This Sundays Social Ride is as follows: Route: Westlake to Arboles left on Parkview then a Left on Erbes follow by a Right on La Granada, we will ride up Lynn to Dos Vientos and returning on Portrero. This route is recent addition to the rotation so have a route slip if you are unfamiliar with these directions. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1718765 Re-grouping Locations: Westlake and Arboles. La Granada and Erbes rolling re-group Greenmeadow multi use path. Dos Ventos Community Center for Restroom and Water 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. It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet and it is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. Things to have: 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 inflated device. 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. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. 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. It should be great weather for a ride,.I'll miss seeing you all, Dale

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CVC PURPLE RIDE -- Sunday, June 30th, 9:00 AM
by henry montalvo 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

*CVC PURPLE RIDE -- Sunday, June 30th, 9:00 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: End of Chesebro & Back; 15.2 Miles; 868 Feet * *Purple Plus riders should add a lake lap at the end. * * **For a detailed map and route slip, go to:** http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2729410 * *REGROUPS AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN GROUP * **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 *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 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.

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CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, June 29th, 8:30 AM (REVISED)
by henry montalvo 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, June 29th, 8:30 AM* *(REVISED)* 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. *Because Orange is going to the coast and it is going to be hot. I'm changing the ride so people have options. The Gold Plus riders should consider going up Encinal with Orange (at Gold pace). The ride is revised... * *Route: Up Westlake, Up Kanan, Down Lindero, Around the Lake, Dow Vientos Out & Back**; 38.2 Miles; 2,947 Feet **For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1389281* Toilet & Water: Mile 16.8 (Firestation) Toilet & Water: Mile 26.3 (Dos Vientos Community Park) **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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CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, June 29th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, June 29th, 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. I will not be able to lead this weekend and will need a ride leader for this ride. Route: To the coast we go, PCH through Potrero Canyon and returning on Mulholland/Encinal depending on temperature. Saturday is projected to be very hot. Regroups: Re-group CSUCI for restrooms and water Re=group Sycamore Cove for restrooms and water. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290215 Ride leader/s for this ride will be: I will not be able to leave at the current start time and will need a ride leader for this ride. 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.

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CVC PURPLE RIDE -- Saturday, June 29th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

*CVC PURPLE RIDE -- Saturday, June 29th, 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: Hidden Valley Out & Back; Lake Loop; 20.7 Miles; 887 Feet * *Purple Plus riders should go up Treasure Hill. * * **For a detailed map and route slip, go to:** http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289403 * *REGROUPS AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN GROUP * **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 *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 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.

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CVC GOLD RIDE - Saturday, June 29th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 26 Jun '13

26 Jun '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, June 29th, 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: To The Coast via Potrero; Back on Mulholland; 45.7 Miles; 3,533 Feet **For a detailed map and route slip, go to: * http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1366600 Toilet & Water: mile 15.3 (Channel Islands CSU) Toilet & Water: mile 26.3 (Sycamore Cyn Beach) Water: Mile 39.0 (Drive Way on left after 1st Stinger) **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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Saturday, 6-29-13 CVC Red Ride: Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by James Doane 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

Hi CVC Red Riders: Saturday's local weather forecast is for a HOT and HUMID day.Let's go out to the Coast and do a cool return route ( Mulholland?) Saturday, June 29th, 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 ? 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 Beach Park We'll decide there upon return route: Mulholland Hwy ( maybe this or Decker will be the coolest?) Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon See you Sat. 8:30am 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 MTB Rides for the week of 6-24-2013
by Kent Koral 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, I will not be riding this week and next, but Ben and the gang will all be out, so go have fun. Tuesday we're riding in Lang Ranch. Meet at the end of Lang Ranch Parkway at 6:00 pm. Thursday we're riding in Wildwood, maybe include the Western Plateau area. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Los Arboles Ave. at 6:00 pm Exact 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. See you soon. Kent

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