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CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, April 20th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 17 Apr '13

17 Apr '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, April 20th, 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 riding this week. You will need to organize yourselves.* *Route: 3 Lakes "New" Route; 41.6 Miles; 3,068 Feet * For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1231910* 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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Wed. afternoon
by sheri 16 Apr '13

16 Apr '13

I need to cancel this Wednesday afternoon's ride due to Dr. appt. and other stuff, but feel free to meet up and travel through our Hidden Valley. I will be at the 2013 Inauguration of the Picnic Ride on Thursday. Please join in. If you still want to ride on Wednesdays, please let me know otherwise, I may just join in with Sherrie on Thursdays. See you this Thursday.. Sheri

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Wednesday Evening Beg/Int MTB ride, Dos Vientos, 6:15pm start
by Joan Sauber 16 Apr '13

16 Apr '13

CVC Wednesday evening Beginner/Intermediate MTB ride. *This ride is a mix of fire roads and technical single track ridden at a slower pace than the advanced ride.* Meet at Wendy and Portrero. Start time is *6:15pm*. Route to be determined. The goal is to ride from 1.5 - 2 hrs and travel about 8 - 12 miles. You don't have to have a mountain bike if you're new to the sport. A bike with wide tires and maybe a little front suspension will do to get started. Lights are recommended for the last portion of the ride - the sun sets at 7:27pm. *Please RSVP to me via email if you plan on coming. Thanks! * Joan Sauber 805-300-0823 _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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Tues 5:30pm Race Pace Road Ride
by James Doane 16 Apr '13

16 Apr '13

Tues Night Road Riders ......... REMINDER: Jonathan W.'s "Race Pace" Tues Ride departs from the alternative start location tonight, 4-16th 5:30 pm Las Virgenes & Mulholland Hwy Will ride East on Mulholland Hwy to climb Piuma Down Stunt - back Mulholland to cars ...OR.... Optional: Add on... 7 Minute Hill ( if daylight permits) West on Mulholland to cars on Las Virgenes & Mulholland Hwy I plan on riding the regular 5:30pm Rock Store- Upper Encinal Tues. ride from Citibank/Sprouts ( if I get my bike back from the shop in time) Jim Doane

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CVC Tuesday Evening MTB Ride 6PM
by Kent Koral 16 Apr '13

16 Apr '13

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday we're riding in Wildwood. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Los Arboles 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. You will sill need a light for the end of the ride and some spares. I wont be making the Tuesday ride for a while but there is always a good showing and, as usual, great leading from Ben Griffes of the Conejo Mountain Bike Club. See you soon. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

Hi Everyone, Let's have those faster riders that need a brisker pace or longer ride depart a few minutes earlier. Please be aware of the route to allow those that need to slow the pace to meet at regroup spots. We can always regroup at the same locations allowing those that start earlier with the option to join us later. Options to extend the route could be adding the climb to the top of Piuma. The intent of our Sunday Social Ride is to maintain a pace that allows a conversation within the group of riders in close proximity. Sunday's 9:00 AM the CVC Social Ride is riding to De Anza Park, through Cold Canyon to Piuma returning on Las Virgenes to Mulholland around the lake and returning Cornell Rd. with a finishing lap around Westlake. 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. Route: Agoura to Juan Bautista De Anza for Restroom and Water, East on Mulholland then right on Cold Canyon Road to Piuma, right on Piuma and re-group at the fire station, Piuma to Las Virgenes, left on Mulholland to Cornell and around the Lake. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772249 Re-grouping Locations: King Gillette Ranch Restroom and Water. Piuma Fire Station Water, restroom is available if the station is open Cornell and Mulholland. 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. See you Sunday, Dale

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CVC Thursday Afternoons Rolling Again! Join Us April 18th, 5:15 PM
by Sherrie Felton 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

Join CVC on April 18th at 5:15 pm for the first Thursday afternoon picnic ride of 2013! We will start with the Malibu Lake Ride. Please see the route slip for details. If you are not familiar with the route, please be sure to bring a copy of the route slip with you. The Ride starts at 5:15 p.m. ROUTE: Malibu Lake + optional Mulholland East extension 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 my cell at 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, is a frequent cause of tube punctures. 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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CVC Red Ride: Sat. 4-13th :Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by James Doane 10 Apr '13

10 Apr '13

Hi CVC Red Riders: For those Red Riders not riding the Glendora Mt. Rd. "Away Ride" this Sat..... Here is a local route that you can ride which is seperate from the Orange/Gold Rock Store + routes as were previously announced. Saturday, April 13th, 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 route options 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 You can decide from there as to the return route: Deer Creek Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy - probably the coolest option Decker Canyon - for a little harder climbing challenge Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon 8:30am Sat. in Westlake Please organize yourselves into the Red Riders group and have a nice, safe ride. See you locally Next Sat. 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 GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, April 13th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 10 Apr '13

10 Apr '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, April 13th, 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: Rock Store via Cornell with Upper Encinal or Little Sycamore Extension *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1114070 Water & Toilet: Mile 9.4 (Peter Strauss Ranch) **Water: Mile 18.0 (Westside of street, house with water)* *Water: Mile 25.2 (Westside of street, house with water) *** 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 Members-We Need You!
by Kent Koral 10 Apr '13

10 Apr '13

Hi CVC'rs, As you know, our club runs successfully on the generous and enthusiastic support of our members to lead rides, plan club events, administer the everyday operations of the club and planning and operating of our annual Cruisin' the Conejo event which is scheduled for 5-11-13. There currently exists a few places that we would appreciate your help: 1) A few different areas on our Cruisin' staff: Contact Sheri Leiken at ohsheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net or reference her previous emails for directions to the Cruisin' volunteer site. 2) Various club ride leadership roles : As we announced and decided at last Sunday's rides, we'd like to have a leader for an additional Sunday ride at an Orange/Red ride level. This additional ride will provide a longer/faster alternative to our regular Social Ride which we'll keep at the Gold Ride level pace Also, we'd like to have a regular Sunday Purple Ride leader. If you would like more information about leading a club ride - contact Norm Weir normweir(a)sbcglobal.net or me directly. Being a contributing CVC member is a gratifying and rewarding way to involve yourself with our club members and to contribute to the sport that we all love. Without active, enthusiastic membership involvement, we'll cease to be the great, friendly and fun club that we are. I'll see you out on the road or trail, Kent Koral President Conejo Valley Cyclists (818) 802-0826 kentkoral(a)gmail.com

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