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CVC Red Ride: Sat, 7-28-12 Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: This Sat.'s weather forecast is for another HOT day - hopefully not as HUMID as last week. Here's our club ride committee's strategy for HOT riding days: 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 So given the above, let's plan another Coast route to mimimize riding in the heat. I noted at last week's red ride that there have been several riders who desire a faster, longer, red ride route. At the beginning of this week's red ride let's see who in our group wants a more challenging route and plan & announce it ahead of time so that we won't confuse anybody. If you have an idea on a challenging route before then, please email back to me and we can announce it ahead of time. Saturday, July 28th, 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: Deer Creek Yerba Buena 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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Thursday July 26th - North Ranch Ride (Start Westlake @ 5:30 pm)
by Sherrie Felton 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

Come on out and join CVC this Thursday July 26th for the North Ranch Ride. Please see the route slip for details. The Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. ROUTE: North Ranch + optional lake lap cool down. 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 7:15 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 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, has returned to the roads we cycle on. Club rides are seeing an increase in flats caused by these thorns. 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 7:15 p.m. (see note about picnic quorum, above). Regards, Sherrie Felton

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CVC Members Mtg. reminder (MORE INFO on our Guest Speaker)
by henry montalvo 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

Hey CVC'rs, It time to meet up again and enjoy our JULY MEMBERS MTG When: Wed, July 25th, 7pm-9pm Where: Westlake Village Library 31220 Oak Crest Dr (Off of Agoura Rd.) We will have special guest speakers... Brett Darrington DC, ATC from *bpd Chiropractic Therapy & Sports Performance ** Brett is going to give away a free Functional Movement Screen (FMS)* *assessment to one of our members. We will draw the name at the meeting, so the winner needs to be present to claim their prize. FMS is a ranking and grading system that documents movement patterns that are key to normal function. By screening these patterns, the FMS readily identifies functional limitations and asymmetries. These are issues that can reduce the effects of functional training and physical conditioning and distort body awareness. * Brett is a USCF licensed Category 2 cyclist, Brett Darrington won the Texas State Road Race Championship and the silver medal in the Arizona State Time Trial as a USCF Master. Brett Darrington has competed in cycling for more than 15 years. Brett owns and manages bpd Chiropractic & Sports Therapy in Westlake Village, California, where he provides a host of services, including manipulative and soft tissue therapies, rehabilitation for sports injuries, nutritional counseling, and custom orthotics. A licensed Certified Athletic Trainer, Brett Darrington has served in numerous positions. He acts as Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Track and Cross Country Coach/Trainer at Agoura High School. In addition, he serves as Associate Staff Doctor for Huntington Beach’s OP Pro and Gotcha Pro surfing championships, Associate Staff Doctor for various branches of the Association of Volleyball Professionals, and Vice President of the Future Track running club. Brett Darrington also lectures at various high schools to athletic teams and clubs, as well as at marathon clubs and corporate fitness centers. In addition to his professional pursuits, Brett Darrington has belonged to a host of professional organizations during his career, including the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the American Public Health Association, the California Chiropractic Association, and the American Chiropractic Association Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness.

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CVC Tuesday PM MTB ride 6PM
by Kent Koral 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermidiate/Advanced Mountain Bike ride will ride Space Mountain. Park at the trailhead at the south end of Moorpark Rd.. 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. Lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. At this point you probably wont need to use a light except in case we get caught out late. After the ride we can visit Draughts on Moorpark Road for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Los Robles Trail, 6:00pm
by Lee Cole 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

CVC Tuesday evening novice MTB ride Meeting this week at Los Robles Trail. End of Moorpark Road, South of the 101 Freeway. Start location: http://goo.gl/maps/KqNt Start time is 6:00pm We will decide the route when we are there. You do not need a fully suspended mountain bike or any particular mountain biking skills. We will help you get going. After we can get some refreshments and catch up on a great ride! See you there! Joan Sauber joan.sauber(a)gmail.com

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CVC July Members Meeting
by henry montalvo 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Hey CVC'rs, It time to meet up again and enjoy our JULY MEMBERS MTG We will have special guest speakers... Brett Darrington DC, ATC from *bpd Chiropractic Therapy & Sports Performance* When: *Wed, July 25th, 7pm-9pm* Where: *Westlake Village Library 31220 Oak Crest Dr (Off of Agoura Rd.) *

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Tuesday morning 8:30
by sheri 22 Jul '12

22 Jul '12

Hi! Let's go ride Tuesday morning while the weather is great and we can enjoy the ride! Sprouts Parking lot. Proposed route: Agoura to Kanan to Westlake, climb into North Ranch, over to Arboles to Pederson to Wildwood to Flores, to Erbes, to La Granada, Conejo School, and back.... (yes, I really do know where... and it is a fun route!) The Tuesday morning ride is a gold/orange level pace with average of about 15+ mph. Rides vary from 25-35 miles. Tuesday morning is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. Come ride with this great group of people! 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. See you there. Sheri

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CVC Clothing - August 2012 Order - Information
by Adam Winer 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

CVC Members, if you are interested in ordering club clothing, please read this email carefully. I have now put into process the beginning of our next custom club clothing order. CVC branded Items will be available for order: * Jerseys (Short Sleeve) * Bib-shorts * Shorts * Wind jackets * Arm warmers (available in black/white) * Skull cap **This ordering process with end on August 5, 2011** By that date we will need to have a completed order form as well as payment in full for your order. I will submit the order on August 6th to the manufacturer (Canari) which means the order will be delivered by the middle of September. If you missed out on the last order or want to order additional clothing, please email me at the email address below and I will send you the necessary forms, size charts and instructions. **Please note that you must be a current club member in order to purchase club clothing. ------- Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists adam(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 7-20-12
by Norman Weir 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 7-20-12 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. Note that each club colored ride has a “Ride Captain” with a team of “Ride Leaders” who will lead the specific announced rides as posted by the Ride Captains. Everyone is invited and encouraged to take part in leading and assisting the rides, just contact the ride Captain and they will tell you all you need to know. Saturday, 7-21-12: 8:30am Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Purple Ride : The Purple group is riding Carlisle Canyon out and Back, with Beth Mc. Please print the route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289395 Gold Ride is riding the Calabasis route counter clockwise, with Henry M: Please print the route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1449305 Red Ride: is riding up Rock Store down Encinal to the Coast and up Mulholland, With Jim Doane Orange Rides: Potrero to Lewis to Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa returning through Read Bypass, With Norm W Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781818 Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: Northern TO area with Norm W. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1454643 Social Ride: Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride,Dale S Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold ridesStart Location Citibank Parking, Gold start at 5:15 and Red Leave at 5:30: Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot With Sheri L Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM With Kent K and Joan S Thursday Picnic Ride from Westlake Association Building area Start Time 5:30 PM With Sherrie F 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: Family Fun Ride: The Family Fun Ride flagship by Henry Montalvo is quickly becoming a big success with new faces joining in for a fun and leisurely ride with friends and family. Mark your calendars for the Next upcoming Fun Ride on August 12th and get into the fun. Family Fun Ride Dates: August 12th Fun Rides with Henry Montalvo: open to the entire family, friends and neighbors. All that is needed is supervision, a helmet a proper operating bicycle and the energy to keep up with our future cyclists. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event dates are as follows: Inclement weather policy applies to all rides. Planned away rides: Please note that due to road and weather conditions routes are subject to change. Inclement weather policy applies to all rides. August 11th: Carpentarea to Santa Barbara Routes to follow: September 8th: Zuma Beach Routes. October 13th: Solvang the Sideways tour. November 10th: Pine Mountain and Ojai. December 8th: Santa Clarita

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride 9:00
by Norman Weir 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

CVC Sunday Purple Ride 9:00around the lake to Foothill Dr then Conejo School Rd, to Hillcrest eventually meandering through the bike path Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) This Saturday, the Purple ridewill be riding around the lake to Foothill Dr then Conejo School Rd, to Hillcrest eventually meandering through the bike path Hi Purple Riders, This week we are riding around the lake to Foothill Dr then Conejo School Rd, to Hillcrest eventually meandering through to the bike path along Conejo Creek South Park and stopping for water and rest rooms, we will then return on Erbes. This ride will be making frequent regroups and is a no drop ride; however, please inform the ride leader if you are not planning on riding the entire route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 16.8 miles with 988 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1454643 Regroup: Regroups will be frequently and stopping at Conejo Creek South Park for a brief rest. This ride No one gets dropped or left behind To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 The Purple ride is a beginner club ride with a 12-14 mph average pace but is open to all levels. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. Please check your bike prior to Saturday and make any necessary repairs. Although the Purple ride is a "no drop" ride, for the enjoyment and safety of the participants, we will try to keep a 12-14 MPH average. If you feel you are not Purple ready, but want to work up to the Purple level, please contact the Ride Captain who will gladly give you some pointers and advise. We strongly recommend that you come out and meet the riders! The best stepping stone to grow into a Purple rider is to ride around Westlake! When you can sweep those 5 flat miles at a steady 12 to 14 mph pace, and still feel ready for more, then you will be able to handle many of the standard Purple routes. Things you need for every ride: * Helmet-Mandatory * Water or Sports Drink * I.D. * Cell phone * Spare tube * CO2 cartridge or hand pump * Patch kit * Route slip 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. Regards Norm (818) 282-2421

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