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CVC Tuesday Int/Adv MTB ride 6pm
by Kent Koral 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike group will ride Malibu Creek. We will meet at De Anza park. 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 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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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 10-26-12
by Norman Weir 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 10-26-12 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. Local Rides: Saturday, 10-27-12: 8:30 AM rides are as follows: Red, Somis to Balcom and up Grimes. Orange, Moorpark to Balcom and up Grimes Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/948678 Gold: Stunt out and back. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1116644 Purple Mulholland in reverse Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1837986 Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Away Ride: Next away ride will be Nov. 10th Pine mountain in Ojai. Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: TO North West Route. Aj Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1450331 Social Ride:Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride.. Dale S. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1835712 Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red ridesStart Location Citibank Parking, Gold start at 5:15 and Red Leave at 5:30: One more week only. Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM. It is starting to get dark earlier, time to pup the lights one is quickly approaching. With Kent K and Joan S 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, January 20th, 2013 Join us on Sunday January 20th, 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: January 20th, 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 CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, January 20th, 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 November 10th: Pine Mountain and Ojai. December 8th: Santa Clarita Upcoming Holiday Rides Thanksgiving Day Ride, November 29th 2012: Lake laps Starting at 8:00 AM to give everyone time for a quick ride. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772233 Friday after Thanksgiving Ride, November 30th 2012: To PCH with Gold returning on Encinal, Orange and Red returning on Latigo. Encinal Return Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781859 Latigo Return Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1842945

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, October 28th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, October 28th, 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: TO North West Route with AJ: For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1450331 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group 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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Sunday Social ride October 28, 2012
by dpssmith＠aol.com 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

Hi Everyone, Up in the rotation this week is the popular Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride. For those that have not ridden this route before we climb North up Westlake to Arboles. A quick hop over to Pederson and around to Big Sky / Wildwood Park. We then cut through the residential area of Thousand Oaks to avoid Lynn Road where we end up in Lynn Ranch. A couple return options exist with a final cut through at what I call Pentagon Park back to Village Glen Plaza. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1835712 After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. 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. Thanks and look forward to seeing everyone, Dale

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, October 27th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, October 27th, 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: Agoura to Mulholland to Las Virgenes to TO Blvd. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1837986 Regroups: Oak Canyon Community Park for water and restrooms As frequent as possible to maintain the group King Gillette Ranch for Restrooms and Water Morrison Park for Restrooms and Water on Forest Cove Lane. 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 Saturday Orange Ride -- Saturday, October 27th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

CVC Saturday Orange Ride -- Saturday, October 27th, 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: Westlake to Moorpark down Balcom, up Grimes and Back. There are options to shorten the ride. Garmin Distance: 58 Miles Garmin Elevation 4136 feet Regroups: Rolling re-group at Westlake and Arboles. Re-group at Tierra Rejada Park after turning on Mountain Trails Re-Group at Grimes and Broadway before turning left. Re-Group at McDonald's on Spring at Los Angeles. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/948678 Ride leader/s for this ride will be: Norm Weir (818) 282-2421 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. 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 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 Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, October 27th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, October 27th, 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 weeks ride is a good test for the GOLD rider. It is a classic club climb that we all need to experience. It's worth it when you get to the top. * *Route: Stunt via Las Virgines, back on Mulholand, Cornell, Agoura Rd. 35.6 Miles; 4,543 Feet GOLD+ Route: Add a lake loop. * Water & Toilets: Mile 8.2 (Juan Bautista Park) Water Only: Mile 17.5 (Driveway on the Right going up the hill) - Last Water of the Day Water Only: Mile 18.2 (Driveway on the Left going down the hill) - Last Water of the Day * * Regroups will be...JB Park, On Stunt at Mulholland, Top of Stunt, On Mulholland at Stunt, Corner of Cornell and Mulholland For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1116644* *Upcoming Rides*- Woodranch, The Decker Wall, Chatsworth, & Old Topanga. * * 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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Saturday, October 27th CVC Red Ride: Westlake-Somis-Balcom Canyon-Grimes
by Jim Doane 23 Oct '12

23 Oct '12

Hi CVC Red Riders : The forecast as of now for Sat. is for a dry, warmer day. Since we've been having some damp, cool and/or chilly rides lately - lets try a warmer inland route for this Sat. ( Continuing on my Fall Season - longer-distance slightly less overall climbing intensity theme compared to our Summer rides ) CVC Red Ride: Saturday, 10-27th 8:30am (Westlake Citibank Parking lot - NE Corner Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) Westlake-Hidden Valley-Somis-Balcom-Grimes Canyon-Moorpark-Thousand Oaks-Westlake Here is my Garmin readout from a previous time we rode the longest version of this ride : http://connect.garmin.com/activity/177523326 67.76 total miles 4196 ' climbing Approx. 4 hrs. ride time Around WL Lake - out through Hidden Valley to the CSCI driveway for 1st re-group. Decide from there who wants to ride with whom for suggested ride route options: 1) Through the College streets to Lewis Rd. - Pleasant Valley Rd. - Santa Rosa Rd. Upland Rd. to the town of Somis - to LA Ave. - Bradley Rd. - Stockton - Balcom Canyon Rd. to town of Moorpark OR..... for a longer by a few miles and some additional climbing version...... 2) Ride over to up the southside and down Balcom Canyon - across Bardsdale - TO: UP Grimes Canyon then ride down the S side of Grimes Canyon Rd. back to Broadway/Walnut Canyon Rd. to town of Moorpark Either ride then- From Moorpark's High St. : R Spring St. (south) L on Tierra Rejada R on Moorpark Rd. L on Read Rd - through housing development to bypass R Olsen Rd. L on Sunset Hills to Erbes Rd. or... L on Pederson to Erbes Rd. L Avenida de los Arboles R Westlake Blvd. L Thousand Oaks Blvd. R Lakeview Canyon Rd. R Agoura Rd. - back to start Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain Inclement Weather policy: If it's actively raining at the start, or weather radar shows a local storm approaching and/or the roads are wet the official club ride is cancelled and if you ride on your own, it is not to be considered an official club ride.

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CVC Tuesday PM Beg./Int. MTB Space Mountain 6PM
by Joan Sauber 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

CVC Tuesday 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.* Let's join up with the advanced riders and tackle Space Mtn. Tuesday night. Meet at trail-head on Moorpark rd at Green Meadow. 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. You will need a light and spares. After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. 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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CVC Tuesday PM MTB Space Mountain 6PM
by Kent Koral 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride will be at Space Mountain. Meet at trail-head on Moorpark rd at Green Meadow. 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 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.

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