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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 3-15-2013
by Norman Weir 15 Mar '13

15 Mar '13

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 3-15-2013 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, 3-16-13: 8:30 AM rides are as follows: Local Routes. Red: Rock Store down Latigo, up Encinal or Decker. Route: Orange: De Anza, Mulholland, Encinal, PCH with a Mulholland return Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/947125 Gold: Stunt out via Las Virgines and Back via Mulholland and Cornell Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1116644 Purple:TO La Granada, Erbes, Hillcrest Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1782268 Away Ride, Red Orange: Route: Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot. Purple North Ranch, Kanan, Agoura Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1595291 Social Ride: Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return Route: Daylight Saving Time Rides have returned: Starting on Tuesday, 3-12-13 we will offer THREE Tues. PM rides - from the same Sprouts/Citibank parking lot start location: ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rd.'s in Westlake) 1) 5:15pm Orange Ride : Dale Smith Leader Rock Store adding Upper Encinal Canyon ( when daylight permits) 2) 5:30pm Red Ride : Jim Doane Leader Rock Store adding Upper Encinal Canyon ( when daylight permits) - or Upper Encinal can be ridden immediately depending on the quality of your headlight Then.... a NEW ride for this year...... 3) 5:30 pm Racer Training Ride : Jonathan Woodbury Leader Along with the CVC Race Team, Club Member "Stravaites" & Guest riders Guest riders ( non members) are always welcome but will be required to sign the Club Liability waiver. Jonathan has proposed various start locations for his Tues. Racer rides each month: First Tuesday: Rock Store. * Second Tuesday: Up Decker to Coast and back (e.g., Up Decker, down and back up Mulholland followed by a couple lake laps (if time permits) w/sprints & speed work for the non-climbers. * Third Tuesday Start earlier and do Piuma or Stunt, Meet at Saddle Peak, and head back as a pack. (Or park at Mulholland and Las V and meet group there.) * Fourth Tuesday: Rock Store. * Fifth Tuesday: Rock Store. Thursday evening daylight saving time (DST) at 5:30pm from Westlake Commencing on - Thursday, 3-14-13 Around the Lake, up Westlake to Little Sycamore and back 28 miles and 2,000 + climbing Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Race, Red, and Orange rides from Citibank Parking, Time. Orange/Gold starts at 5:15 PM. Race and Red starts at 5:30 PM. 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 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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Sunday Social Ride March 17, 2013
by dpssmith＠aol.com 15 Mar '13

15 Mar '13

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride - 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 Sunday St Patrick's Day! I'll be out of town but will see you next Sunday. This week we will go Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return! Have a safe and fun ride, Dale 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 _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org

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CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, March 16th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 14 Mar '13

14 Mar '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, March 16th, 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: Stunt out via Las Virgines and Back via Mulholland and Cornell *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1116644 Water & Toilet: Mile 8.2 (JB Park) **Water: Mile 17.4 (Water at the base of the drive way on Right)* *Water: Mile 18.6 **(Water at the base of the drive way on Left) *** 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 Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, March 17th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

CVC PurpleLevel Ride -- Sunday, March 17th,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: North Ranch, Kanan, Agoura: For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1595291 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group The Purple Rideis 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, March 16th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

CVC PurpleLevel Ride -- Saturday, March 16th,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 La Granada, Erbes, Hillcrest; For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1782268 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group Ride Leader/s for this ride will be: Steve Vertrees and Michael Levy The Purple Rideis 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 Orange Ride -- Saturday, March 16th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

CVC OrangeRide -- Saturday, March 16th,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: De Anza, Mulholland, Encinal, PCH with a Mulholland return. Regroups: Re-group at De Anza Park, Restrooms and Water Re-group at the top of Rockstore . Re-group at leo Carrillo. Restrooms and Water For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/947125 Ride leader/s for this ride will be: Norm W 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 Red Ride Saturday, 3-16-13 Westlake-Rock Store-Latigo Canyon to PCH & back Mulholland Hwy
by James Doane 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

Hi Red Riders : I'm going to be out of town for a week starting tomorrow and plan on returning by next Friday Here is what I propose for this Saturday's Red Ride: Saturday, March 16th 8:30am CVC Red Ride 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot (NE Corner of Agoura/Hampshire Rd.s/Westlake Blvd.) CVC RED Ride: Ride over to and up Rock Store: Then from top of Rock Store - ride to Calamigos Ranch- by the rusty horses water stop ( first re-group spot) Proceed on Kanan Rd. & up the west side and down Latigo Canyon to PCH PCH to Leo Carrillo Campground parking lot (second re-group spot) Return Mulholland Hwy to Westlake Just under 60 miles and approx 4,000' climbing After ride coffee & socializing - Natural Cafe' and/or other food/beverage establishments within walking distance of your parked car.See you Saturday at 8:00am Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain P.S: Good participation for the 1st of the Tuesday 5:15 and 5:30 DST rides this week Please organize yourselves again in the same riding groups this next week in my absence and have a good time. Jonathan W. should be there to lead out the Racer's group Don't forget our Thurs. 5:30pm rides for the non Crit practicers Richard F. plans on being there so you can continue our route like last year Up Westlake to the top of Yerba and back down Little Sycamore to Westlake See you the following week. 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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Wednesday afternoon 3:45 ride!
by sheri 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Who is coming to ride tomorrow? Can't beat the weather! See you at 3:45 at The Landing! Sheri

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CVC Tuesday PM MTB 6PM
by Kent Koral 11 Mar '13

11 Mar '13

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride will ride Cheesebro Cyn. Meet at the lot on the north end of Cheesebro rd for a 6pm start. 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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Wednesday afternoon Ride-3:45
by sheri 10 Mar '13

10 Mar '13

New time... same place... We can start a little later due to our new light! Very exciting! I know most of you like being home for dinner... so, let's plan on meeting at 3:45 for a ride through Hidden Valley- after this, send me your suggestions for a low traffic route at this time... This is a goldish/orangey ride... 15+ avg. about 23 miles. Let's do an up and back, no one dropped because you can turn around if you get behind! See you at the Landing at 3:45 Wednesday! Sheri P.S. Please let me know if you are coming.

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