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CVC Gold Ride, Saturday 3-17-2012, 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by henry montalvo 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

** *CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 17th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * GOLD LEADER this week: *KEN TAYLOR * *Please read the inclement weather policy as it may rain this weekend.* **** *Route: Agoura Road to the Oak Park Foothills; Up Kanan; Down Westlake; Across Hillcrest; Back Up Paige/LaGranada; School Road Back* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/957962 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. 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 valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. *This is not a "no 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 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 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. See you there, Henry Montalvo 310-753-1265

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SUNDAY Purple Ride - 3/18/2012 - Old Agoura Loop
by Kelly Pacillas 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Hi CVC Riders, I am one day early for the Sunday ride announcement but I am leaving town and won't be able to send this tomorrow! It looks like we have a strong chance for rain on Sunday but just in case, Michael will be our fearless Purple ride leader, thank you Michael!!! The Old Agoura Loop is on the books if it turns out to be dry...click on the link here to see a detailed map. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 9:00 AM. 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 Sunday 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. CVC Purple Team! :-) Kelly Pacillas 818-564-9260

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 17th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 17th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Simi around Lost Canyon Golf Course. Weather forecast is for Rain and 64 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday March 17th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Wood Ranch in Simi Valley to the Lost Canyon area and returning through Read Bypass. Please be aware that rain is in the forecast for this weekend and if raining or if the road is wet, this ride will be canceled based on the Club's inclement weather policy. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/836977 Re-group Locations: Wood Ranch and Long Canyon for water and rest room. East Los Angeles and Erringer. Reed Bypass 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 and averaging 17 mph.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) 282-2421Rain is in the forecast for this weekend:

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CVC Saturday 3/17 8:30am Purple & (new) Loops!
by Beth McElhenny 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Purple Mar 17th 8:30 am Old Agoura CCW & PLUS & LOOPS Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Old Agoura Loop - Counter-clockwise Hi Purple Riders, TWO Special Notes! It is highly likely it will RAIN this Saturday! If so the rides will be canceled! :-( If it doesn't rain...proceed as planned... AND AND AND our Purple jersey girl, April, will lead Purple Loops around Westlake!!! Purple Loops is for folks who don't feel they are up for a regular Purple ride. Get ready for this Saturday....! I will be sweeping the GOLD ride. We need someone to LEAD the Purple route, which will follow most of the Gold route, so....if you're fast enough, you'll be sweeping the Golds with ME! :-D Since most of you have ridden this route with me in the past, you can choose to go our regular ride up over Kanan to fly down Westlake Blvd at the end. PAIR UP like we've done the past two weeks - I think this is working out very well to meet individual needs for speed! Below are the links to the Ride With GPS website that will show you both routes. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The PURPLE ride is 15.9 miles with only 957 ft. of climbing. Please look at the GOLD Map, too! You can choose to ride around the lake at the beginning, right behind the Gold riders, but skip the winding streets (hehehe) to meet back up on Agoura Road! Ditto for going up the first part of Kanan! LOTS OF OPTIONS for a Great Purple Adventure this Saturday! Here is the PURPLE ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 Here is the GOLD ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/957962 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. 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 Sunday 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. CVC Purple Team! :-) Have Fun On Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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Saturday , 3-17-12 CVC Away Rides and Local Red Ride
by Jim Doane 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Hi All: As I stated in yesterday's email - Kent & I were going to make a "go" or "no go" Away Ride call today. After checking with the NOAA weather gods, it appears that the incoming storm will be here in earnest on Saturday both in Santa Clarita and locally so let's forgo the Away Ride and instead your ride Captains will be announcing local rides. CVC Red Ride Saturday, 3-17-12 8:30 am Citibank/Sprouts parking lot ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rd.) If it's not actively raining at 8:30 or the roads aren't wet ( see inclement weather policy below) Let's plan as local of a red ride as we can so that we aren't too far from home should it start raining mid-ride. Rock Store-Upper Encinal-Little Sycamore to top of Yerba Buena & back 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. Jim Doane - Red Ride Captain

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Saturday, 3-17-12 CVC Away Ride
by Jim Doane 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Hi AllThis Saturday's weather forecast doesn't look good for our previously announced Away Rides in Santa Clarita - cold & wet Kent & I have discussed this and we want to wait another day to make a "go" or "no go" call for Saturday's rides. We can tentatively announce local rides in case the storm stalls and allows us a few hours to ride on Saturday.I'm sure you agree that it wouldn't wise to drive the 50 miles to Santa Clarita to then find that it's raining out there. Stay tuned for further advise. Jim Doane - Red Ride Leader

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CVC Member's meeting 2012
by Mitch Albo 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

CVC Members: This month is our first of the year CVC Member's Meeting *Wednesday, 3-28-12 @ 7:00pm* * Westlake Community Room* ( same room as last year's meetings - next to Westlake Library & City Hall) 31220 Oak Crest Dr., Westlake Village, CA. (off Agoura Rd.) http://g.co/maps/vfhjw *Agenda:* * * 1) *Mitch Albo - President* Introduction of New 2012 CVC Board of Directors Personnel 2012 Goals & Plans: Member's Activities, Race Team, etc. 2) *Jim Doane - CVC Member & Caitlin Steel - Treasurer* Club Corporate Status review with proposed new club bylaws review & voting 2011 Club Financial Review 3) *Lee Cole - Cruisin' the Conejo Director* Update on event: Jersey design finalized Marketing & vendor plans 4) *Members Discussion:* 2012 Cruisin' the Conejo discussion Club Membership Benefits Club Rides & Away Rides We'd appreciate your meeting attendance, energy and participation in helping lead our club to a successful 2012. -- Mitch Albo Conejo Valley Cyclists President

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Tuesday Gold Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 11 Mar '12

11 Mar '12

Hi Gold Riders, We will start the Tuesday evening gold rides 3/13/12 with the Rock Store. Citibank start location to Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Starting at 5:15pm Same route as the Tuesday Red Ride (without upper Encinal Canyon). Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store With the sun setting early evening, lights make it much easier to see and be seen. Here's the route using "Ride with GPS". Where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/150707 The ride will start at 5:15pm Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com 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.

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Daylight Savings Time: Tues - Thurs ride
by Jim Doane 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Hi All:I know we are all excited about "Springing ahead" this early Sunday AM as it means our:5:30 pm Tues.-Thurs. Orange/Red rides can come back again - any interest for a Gold Ride contingent? 5:30 pm Westlake Citibank/Sprouts parking lot ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) Let's bring our front & rear lights for the dusky end of the ride Tues.= Rock Store incl. Upper Encinal Canyon when time permits Thurs. = Westlake Blvd.-Mulholland-Little Sycamore-Westlake I plan on being there at 5:30pm (as many times as my office time permits) and Jonathan W. said he'd lead out those of you that want a more Strava challenging speed Jim Doane: Red Ride Captain

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Cruisin' the Conejo, May 5, 2012
by Lee Cole 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

To all the CVC members, We are excited to announce the 28th edition of our annual Cruisin' the Conejo <http://www.cvcbike.org/?page_id=35> cycling event. This event will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Cruisin' the Conejo <http://www.cvcbike.org/?page_id=35> is one of Southern California's premier bicycling gatherings that attract over 1,300 riders of all ages and experience levels, who partake in rides from 12 to 100 miles in length. The Cruisin' Expo is a presentation of independent vendors who offer a variety of things related to cycling including bikes, cycling tours, clothing and accessories in addition to our raffle, music and lunch. Exciting improvements to this year's event are: * The Vendor/Expo area will be expanded and located adjacent to registration. That will provide participants with convenient access to a wide range of products and materials. * At pre-registration on Friday night, we are offering a tri-tip barbecue or spaghetti dinner; the vendor expo area will be open and a raffle for prizes will be held. This will be a Friday night party for those partaking in the pre-registration festivities. Dinner is $7.00 for either and are pre-ordered at Bike Reg <https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15732>. A custom designed event jersey, fabricated by Hincapie, will be available for purchase. The cut-off for purchasing is Monday, March 19th. Only a specified number of Cruisin' jerseys are ordered, so in order to obtain one of these limited edition jerseys you must act now. When they are gone, they are gone. Get them online at BikeReg <https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15732>. Member participation: In order to successfully orchestrate an event of this magnitude, the involvement of many people is necessary. Therefore, member's assistance is crucial and appreciated. Please join the excitement by volunteering for the event. Contact Sheri Leiken at osheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net to offer your assistance and obtain a volunteer position. Thank you for participation in making this event successful and supporting our club. The Cruisin' Team */REGISTER TODAY/* <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=0gfDoLPwdUe-CX1-y7cdGA…> *for CRUSIN' the CONEJO* Description: http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/r.aspx?ref_id=8g8AV-WxA0SW9Bvc8-Tv3Q&rnd… <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=0gfDoLPwdUe-CX1-y7cdGA…> *Friday pre-registration expo, raffle prizes, spaghetti dinner or BBQ Tri-tip sandwiches */CLICK HERE <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=EZDQkxNOi0W4hYKhLmAI8Q…>/*for more information***

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