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Tuesday Morning 8:30 A.M. Ride
by sheri 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

Hi Cvc'ers.... We had a great turnout and a great ride last Tuesday morning! So anyone else who wants to come along... please join us! We will be riding a Hidden Valley/Dos Vientos loop this week. Please join at 8:30 on Tuesday morning at Citibank. The Tuesday Morning ride is an intermediate recreational ride (gold to orange level) approximately 25-30 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. 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. Thanks, Sheri/Dennis 818 621-1713

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-23-12
by Norman Weir 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-23-12 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, 6-23-12: 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 through the Wildwood Loop with Beth Mc. Please print the route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303586 Gold Ride is the three lakes route, with Harlene R: Please print the route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1231910 Red Ride: is going up Westlake Wall to the coast via lower Encinal and returning on Latigo, With Jim Doane Orange Rides: Mulholland to Topanga returning on Old Topanga then through Calabasas, With Norm W Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1343050 Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: Route Westlake to Kanan returning on Thousand Oaks Blvd. Social Ride: Route Norwegian Grade Read Road Bypass returnwith,Dale S Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold ridesStart Location Citibank Parking, Gold start at 8:15 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: Lots of fun on your Classic and not so Classic wheels; beach cruisers, tricycles, fixes, whatever you have with peddles bring it out and have a fantastic time. Join us on Sunday July15th, 2012 at 9:00 AM for a ride with your classic lightweight road/race bicycle. Many have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes. There are not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to the Classics 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, approximately 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. Alternate route around the Lake for the cruising riders and Tricycles. If you do not have a classic but you’d like to ride with us you are welcome to participate. When: July 15th, 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 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 July 1st and get into the fun. Family Fun Ride Dates: July 1st 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. July 14th: Ventura to Ojai through Santa Paula. August 11th: Carpentarea to Santa Barbara. 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 Westlake to Kanan to TO Blvd Loop
by Norman Weir 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Purple Ride 9:00 Westlake to Kanan to TO Blvd Loop Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) This Sunday, The Purple ridewill be riding the: North Ranch Loop Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our North Ranch Loop returning on TO Blvd.. Below is a link to the Ride With GPS website that will show you the route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 15.5 miles with 1213 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1348181 * 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. 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 12-13 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 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: Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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Cvc Board Spam
by Kent Koral 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Hi all, Sorry about shouting out our meeting coordination gyrations...we wont bother y'all anymore(i hope) :)) Kent Koral President Conejo Valley Cyclists (818) 802-0826

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Fwd: Re: [cvc board] Today's BOD quick meeting
by Lee Cole 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Kent, Here is that number. I have a house without power to go to. I had told them they would have to wait till 9:00. I cannot keep them waiting. I will be unavailable for the meeting. Lee -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [cvc board] Today's BOD quick meeting Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:58:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Caitlin Steel <caitvk(a)yahoo.com> Reply-To: Caitlin Steel <caitvk(a)yahoo.com> To: Kent Koral <kentkoral(a)gmail.com> CC: cvc board <board(a)mail.cvcbike.org> thanks, that works Dial in WebEx: Call 1-866-640-4502; Access Code: 835 919 3841 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Kent Koral <kentkoral(a)gmail.com> *To:* Caitvk <caitvk(a)yahoo.com> *Cc:* cvc board <board(a)mail.cvcbike.org> *Sent:* Monday, June 18, 2012 1:20 PM *Subject:* Re: [cvc board] Today's BOD quick meeting I cant at that time...Lets try this....Is everyone available on Wednesday at 6PM? Kent Koral (818) 802-0826 On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 1:08 PM, Caitvk <caitvk(a)yahoo.com <mailto:caitvk@yahoo.com>> wrote: I can't do until maybe 730. Will that work? Caitlin On Jun 18, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Kent Koral <kentkoral(a)gmail.com <mailto:kentkoral@gmail.com>> wrote: > Hi Guys, > As we discussed last week, let's have a quick conference call BOD > meeting today at 6pm. I don't have a formal agenda, I just want to > talk about a few things like Cruisin, the BBQ, Letters to the > city, etc. > This is the call in info from our past meetings which I assume is > still good...Cait, can you confirm? > > Please use > 866.640.4502 > access code 8359193841 > leader pin 4932 > > Talk to you in a bit. > > Kent. > > > _______________________________________________ > board mailing list > board(a)mail.cvcbike.org <mailto:board@mail.cvcbike.org> > https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/board

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, June 23, 2012 9:00am 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 week we will go Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return! See you there! Dale After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. 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. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. 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.

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday June 23rd 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday June 23rd 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Topanga Cyn to Old Topanga returning through Calabasas. Weather forecast is for 79 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the mid 60 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday June 23rd. starting at 8:30 AM is the local ride which is similar to last week’s ride, we are riding Mulholland towards Topanga after stopping at San Juan Bautista De Anza, up Topanga, returning on old Topanga then through the Calabasas area. We are riding to San Juan Bautista De Anza for the first re-group then we are making a single file right on Las Virgenes to a Left on Mulholland and a right on Topanga. No passing on the descent unless on a straight after notifying the rider in front and absolutely no passing on any turns. Turning right on Old Topanga which turns in to Sienna returning through Calabasas on Mureau Road. Reference detailed map and route slip below for details: Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1343050 Re-grouping Locations: San Juan Bautista De Anza Park for Restroom and Water, next restroom at the Gas Station at Parkway Calabasas and Calabasas Road. The guard building across from 7Min Hill for water. Top of Topanga Canyon climb for water. Old Topanga and Mulholland to make sure we have everyone. McDonald’s at Las Virgenes and Agoura for R/R and water. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. The Orange Ride is an Intermediate/advanced recreational ride, 40-60 miles in length.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 rideroute 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. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 23rd 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 23rd 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** *Sheri Leiken & Harlene Roen will lead the ride this week* * Route: 3 Lakes "New" Route- Through Hidden Valley, Up & Over Treasure Hill, Right on Reino, Cross Fwy at Wendy. Hillcrest to Westlake, TO Blvd to Rancho via Forest Grove, out and back to Malibu Lake, home on Agoura Rd. 39.5 Miles; 3,000 Feet. Water & Toilets: Borchard Park- Mile 12 ** Water & Toilets: Morrison Park- Mile 25* * *For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1231910 * * As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups and depart. The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14 mph. It is mandatory to have and wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag). Please make sure 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 and 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. 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 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 Saturday Purple Ride 6/23 8:30 Wildwood Loop
by Beth McElhenny 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Wildwood Loop Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) This Saturday, the Purple ride will be doing the: Wildwood Loop Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our Wildwood Loop. Below is a link to the Ride With GPS website that will show you the route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 20.5 miles with 1413 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303586 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 12-13 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 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. Roll safely, CVC Purple Team! :-)

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CVC Red Ride: Sat., 6-23-12 : Westlake - Encinal Canyon-PCH-Latigo Canyon-Westlake
by Jim Doane 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: Here's another version of a Coast route ride that I propose we ride this week : Westlake Blvd-Encinal Canyon descent-PCH past Zuma-Up Latigo Canyon- back to Westlake Saturday, June 23rd 8:30am CVC RED Ride - Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot (Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s, Westlake Village = N E Corner) Westlake Blvd/Decker Climb- Mulholland Hwy - Lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH-Latigo Canyon-Mulholland Hwy-Decker Canyon descent back to Westlake CVC RED Ride: 47.78 miles 4,186' climbing Approx 3hrs. 30min's ride & re-grouping time Around the Lake - Up Westlake Blvd/Decker Canyon (1st re-group spot- last Mulholland "stinger" driveway water stop) Ride across Mulholland Hwy to Lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH Ride East on PCH to "Free Zuma" rest stop- water & restrooms ( 2nd re-group spot) Climb through Zuma neighborhood back to PCH Continue on PCH East to Latigo Canyon Climb Latigo Canyon back to Kanan/Calimigos Ranch/Mulholland Hwy ( 3rd re-group & water stop) Mulholland Hwy to Decker Canyon descent Westlake Blvd. back to Citibank/Sprouts parking lot FYI: Here are Garmin stat.'s for this route from a previous ride: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/111604075 After ride food, drinks & socializing - Natural Cafe's or Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's patio See you at 8:30am at the Westlake Citibank/Sprouts parking lot 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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