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CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, May 25th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 22 May '13

22 May '13

*CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, May 25th, 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.* *Route: Potrero to Channel Island College, Back on Santa Rosa, Reed Bypass; Olsen; Pederson; Erbes; La Granada; School Road * For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290166* 44.2 Miles; 2,181 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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Hidden Valley Ride, Thursday May 23rd, 5:30 PM
by Sherrie Felton 22 May '13

22 May '13

Come on out and join CVC on May 23rd for a ride out-and-back through Hidden Valley. The Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. ROUTE: Hidden Valley + Treasure Hill (Route Notes: Westlake Blvd to right turn onto Potrero, Potrero to left turn onto Lake Sherwood Drive, Lake Sherwood past fire station (water, regroup here if needed) to left turn onto Potrero, stay on Potrero to top of Treasure Hill. U-turn (carefully) and ride back down Treasure Hill to make a right turn onto Hidden Valley Rd. At the Hidden Valley Rd. cul-de-sac, regroup. Hidden Valley Rd. back out to Potrero right turn and follow same route back. Once on Westlake Blvd, continue straight until Lindero. RT Lindero, RT Triunfo.) DISTANCE: 20-25 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride that includes both Gold and Orange paces averaging 14+/15+ mph. NO DROPS:A no drop ride means that the leader will wait ahead at strategic points/turns along the route, or sweep behind the group or as needed, so nobody gets left behind. Faster riders who are familiar with the course and who prefer to ride ahead are encouraged to do so; they need not wait at regroup points. 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 or call Sherrie at hatoolah(a)msn.com / 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). 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 picnic note above). Regards,Sherrie Felton

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JUNE 8th Santa Barbara Away Ride (Planning Ahead)
by James Doane 21 May '13

21 May '13

Hi CVC'ers : So you can plan ahead .... - here is a reminder of June's Away Ride that we planned/announced at the beginning of this year Please note that AFTER the ride ..... - we are planning on arranging a group visit to: Santa Barbara Bike Coalition's "Bicycle Kitchen" where a group of volunteers have rented a space and assembled bike tools & parts for the local cycling community to work on their bikes with knowledge shared by the volunteers. I would suspect that they'd appreciate some donations of bikes/parts that you might have in your garage waiting for an appropriate home so perhaps we can bring some parts and accessories as a donation. CVC Away Ride - Santa Barbara-Montecito-Goleta-Santa Barbara Saturday, 6-8th,2013 = 9:00am Stearn's Wharf/State St./Cabrillo Blvd. Standard ride: 44 miles - moderate climbs with 2,855 overall ft. of climbing - Optional = 10 mi add-on at # 101 crossing in Monticeto to Summerland, SB Polo Fields turn L at Nidever Rd., then climb Toro Canyon to Ladera Lane adds two steeper climbs: Toro Canyon and Ladera Lane for 1,000' more climbing crosses San Ysidro Ranch (Hi Ty Warner) to rejoin regular ride route at East Mountain Rd./San Ysidro Rd. This ride has excellent scenery and diversity of terrain to enjoy along the way. - East Mountain Road's view of the entire peninsula, UCSB, Atascadero Creek Bikeway, Hope Ranch NOTE: the 9:00am start time on Cabrillo Blvd. - by Stearn's Wharf at end of State St. Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain

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Afternoon Landing Ride Wed. 3:45
by sheri 20 May '13

20 May '13

Come join us for another fun-filled ride on a mid-week spin! We will take our run through Hidden Valley and enjoy the beautiful weather and make it home for dinner! Meeting at 3:45 at the Landing, the end of Lindero in the parking lot for the shops. Avg. 15+ with about 22 miles! Anyone is welcome to join, as there is no getting lost! We do an up to Treasure Hill, back with a QUICK right onto Hidden Valley Rd. for a regroup, then back down and around the lake. See you then! Sheri

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Tues. 5:30pm Race Red Ride Reminder
by James Doane 20 May '13

20 May '13

Hi CVC Red "Racer" Tues. night riders: REMINDER: Jonathan W's Racer group rides at 5:30pm from Las Virgenes & Mulholland Hwy for the up Piuma & down Stunt route. The "non-racer" 5:30pm Red Ride is from the Sprouts/Citibank parking lot and will ride the standard Rock Store /Upper Encinal route. Jim Doane - Red Ride Captain

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Thursday Ride Proposal
by Sherrie Felton 20 May '13

20 May '13

A couple of Thursday riders have expressed an interest in having the Rockstore loop added to the Thursday rides menu. I've been embracing my inner rockstore this season so I like the idea, but I'd like to get some input from members regarding adding Rockstore before making a decision. Currently we have three rides that we do on a rotating schedule: Malibou Lake, Hidden Valley and North Ranch. Rockstore would add a forth. I'd like to get input from any member who has a comment. I'm especially interested in hearing from those riders who have already been out on one or more of the Thursday rides since we started this spring, and also from those members who are fairly certain that they are going to join us at least a couple times per month in the late spring/summer. Rgds, Sherrie Felton hatoolah(a)msn.com 908-432-3480 (cell)

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, May 19th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 17 May '13

17 May '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, May 19th, 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: New challenge, Potrero Canyon Counter Clockwise: The Social Ride is a longer version; therefore, there will be a lot of support. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1962302 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group Greenmeadow Bypass for Restrooms Fire Station 33 for Water and restrooms 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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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 17 May '13

17 May '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 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. Rain is in the forecast for Thursday through Sunday; however, if conditions allows us to ride the following route provide many options to shorten the ride. For details, please refer to the Inclement weather policy. Route: De Anza, Mulholland Cornell and around the Lake. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1427438 Regroups: De Anza Park for water and restrooms As frequent as possible to maintain the group Ride Leader/s for this ride will be: Steve Vertrees and Michael Levy 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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CVC GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 17 May '13

17 May '13

*CVC GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, May 18th, 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. This is a good week to test yourself. The Orange ride is doing a longer version of this ride... *Route: Topanga / Old Topanga via Calabasas. 42.7 Miles; 4,552 Feet * *Water: Mile 15.1 (Stelle Middle School) * *Water: Mile 17.8 (Top of Topanga) * *Water & Toilet: Mile 22.8 (Just past Old Topanga Turm--off the course)* *Water & Toilet: Mile 24.6 (McD's)* * * *There will be plenty of business along the way if you need to stop for a nature break. * * *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2072020* * * 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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Sunday Social Ride May 19th 9:00 AM
by dpssmith＠aol.com 16 May '13

16 May '13

Hi Fellow CVC members and guests, This Sunday's Route. 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: 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, Dale

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