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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 16th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 16th 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** BONUS ROUTE!!! *GOLD **Route: Up Rock Store via Cornell, Down Westlake Blvd. from the top, Lake Loop. 30.0 Miles @ 3,000 Feet *Water: Peter Strauss Racnch (@ mile 9) & 1st Stinger on (@ mile 18 or 25). *GOLD **PLUS Route: Up Rock Store via Cornell, Down Westlake Blvd. from the top, Lake Loop. 39.0 Miles @ 3,686 Feet *Water: Peter Strauss Racnch (@ mile 9) & 1st Stinger on (@ mile 18 or 25). For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1114070 Also... *GOLD AWAY Route: Glendora (see map). 39.4 Miles. 2,867 Feet* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1200097 As usual, we will meet at 8:30 am for pre-ride announcements, 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 June 16, 8:30 AM Piuma
by Beth McElhenny 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride June 16, 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot: Westlake Blvd & Agoura Road (Citibank / Sprouts Parking lot) Route : Piuma 20.0 miles / 1575' climbing http://ridewithgps.com/routes/702127 Hi Purple Riders, This Saturday the Purples will be led by Mike Levy...and he is working on a route for you! I believe this map will suffice: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/702127 PLEASE NOTE that this Saturday is the Road2Recovery Honor Ride that starts at the Sheriff's Station in Calabasas, on Agoura Road (between Liberty Canyon and Lost Hills). The will be rolling out west-bound up Agoura Road, then into Hidden Valley, and so on. You'll be rolling in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION - so be sure to WAVE at those of us you see! We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. Please come EARLY for parking! 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-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip CVC Purple Team! :-) Beth McElhenny

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CVC Saturday Orange Level local and away Rides -- Saturday June 16th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level local and Away Rides -- Local Start Saturday June 16th 8:30 AM Away Start 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot for local ride - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Stunt down Fernwood to Old Topanga returning on Mulholland. Weather forecast is for 79 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the mid 60 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday June 16th. starting at 8:30 AM is the local ride which is going up Stunt down Fernwood Pacifica to Old Topanga and returning on Mulholland. In addition there is an away ride with Sag Support Starting at 9:00 AM on Glendora Mt. Rd. - Mt. Baldy Village -Claremont-La Verne-San Dimas-Glendora. This ride have impeccable views as you ride along the ridgeline; however, it is a challenging constant climb to the top. Away Ride only, Ride leader is Jim Doane: Start: 9:00am : Foothill Blvd. & Valley Center Dr., Glendora CA - parking lot on East side of Valley Center Dr. (south of school buildings) Car Driving Instructions: ( 50 miles from Westlake ) Travel to #210 Frwy: East to Glendora Exit: Lone Hill Ave (turn left at bottom of off -ramp: going N) First major intersection is route # 66 = turn left 1 block on Rte # 66 bear to right on a diagonal street called: Compromise Line Rd. about 1/4 mi. = R on Valley Center Ave. look for Glendora H.S. Parking lot on Right side ( East side of road)Glendora High School The following is the route and Jim Doane will be leading this route. http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=1854 Local Ride Route Norm Weir will be leading the local ride: 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 Stunt. Please be careful and cautious descending towards Topanga and do not all leave at the same time. No passing on the descent unless on a straight after notifying the rider in front and absolutely no passing on any turns. Fernwood Market is the next re-group before returning on Old Topanga to Mulholland where the water bottles can be filled at the Guard building across from 7Min Hill.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/1314452 Re-grouping Locations: San Juan Bautista De Anza Park for Restroom and Water Top of Stunt; water is on the right side at the concrete driveway just before the top. Fernwood Market at Fernwood and Topanga. The guard building across from 7Min Hill for 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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Thursday bike ride/picnic - Lake Malibou
by Jan Grant 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

C'mon out and join me for my final Thursday evening picnic ride! (No, the ride will not end with my leaving! Sherie will be leading it after this week.) If you can't make the ride, come on out for the picnic...around 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) *Route:* *Lake Malibou* - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd, right to Cornell, right, and up Cornell to Mulholland; around Lake Malibou and back the same way. Other alternatives back are up Rock Store or Troutdale and up Kanan. For CVC'rs, longer ride is between a "gold" and "orange" level. No drops. I wait for the slowest rider. *RIDE START:* Triunfo Road just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building in Westlake Village. (From the 101 Fwy, take Lindero Cyn. south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards…where there's grass, sidewalk, the lake…and park along the curb. Picnic is here after the ride.) *TIME:* Those wishing to get in ~20 miles, 5:30, ready to ride. Those just going around the lake can show up at any time. *PICNIC:* After riding - picnic starts around 7:00 p.m. *WHAT TO BRING:* HELMET AND BIKE! For picnic, bring something to share (cheese, crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever…), a beverage (and something to drink it in if you don't want to drink out of the bottle), something to SIT on and a warm jacket. Also bring any friends, neighbors, relatives, S.O.'s and anyone else who might like to join us (preferably with bikes). Don't forget spare tubes, water bottles, etc. *ROUTES:* Longer ride: Routes will include Hidden Valley, Lake Malibou, North Ranch, and wherever. Around the lake: cruise around the lake in wide bike lanes…no left turns…~5 miles each loop…all flat, no discernible hills. *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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CVC Tuesday PM Intermediate/Adv MTB Ride 6pm Cheesebro
by Kent Koral 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermidiate/Advanced Mountain Bike ride will hit Cheesebro Canyon. Park at the lot on Cheesebro Rd North of Driver Ave. Routes to be determined. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5 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 Ladyface Brewery for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral.

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Cheseboro Canyon, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice to Intermediate MTB ride Meeting this week at Cheseboro Rd and Cheseboro Canyon Rd in Agoura Hills. http://goo.gl/maps/HD2H Start time is 6:00pm This weeks ride is back at Cheseboro. We will follow Cheseboro Canyon Rd all the way up to Shepard's Flat. Then come back down. About 9 miles total. . You do not need a fully suspended mountain bike or any particular mountain biking skills. We will help you get going. I need to stop riding the mountain bike for a while so Joan Sauber will be taking over as the Novice MTB ride leader. She has been at most all of the rides so far and is a good rider and leader. After the ride we will get some needed carb reloading at LadyFace. Any questions you have contact Joan at joan.sauber(a)gmail.com or me by email or phone. See you there! Lee Cole (805) 732-5982 lee(a)bicyclingpenguin.org

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CVC June Away Ride: Sat. 6-16th 2012, Glendora Mt. Rd to Mt Baldy Village
by Jim Doane 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Hi CVC'ers: THREE Saturday's from now ( the 16th) - I propose that we ride in the San Gabriel Mt.'s as this month's "Away Ride" Connie Soloway has generously agreed to drive her car as a SAG vehicle for our water, snacks, supplies & bike tubes & tools So we will be riding "fully supported" this time: We will have coolers & ice - please bring what else you'd like for drinks & snacks and/or a couple $ to help defray the supplies cost Glendora Mt. Rd. - Mt. Baldy Village -Claremont-La Verne-San Dimas-Glendora Saturday, 6-19th 9:00am Start: 9:00am Glendora High School: Foothill Blvd. & Valley Center Dr., Glendora CA - parking lot on East side of Valley Center Dr. (south of school buildings) Car Driving Instructions: ( 50 miles from Westlake ) Travel to #210 Frwy: East to Glendora Exit: Lone Hill Ave (turn left at bottom of off -ramp: going N) First major intersection is route # 66 = turn left 1 block on Rte # 66 bear to right on a diagonal street called: Compromise Line Rd. about 1/4 mi. = R on Valley Center Ave. look for Glendora H.S. Parking lot on Right side ( East side of road) Bike Ride description: See ride # 33 on our club website: cvcbike.org (thanks Mitch) for the "Ride with GPS" route slip & map - link: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=1854 Moderate climbing & beautiful views most of the way in multiple directions: Urban, canyons, reservoirs & mountains. Suitable to Orange & Red Club riders: both in distance & overall climbing feet: Many places to turn around and ride back downhill if you so desire After twenty miles - we'll descend to Baldy Village (water, food, beer) Challenge: while others are 'lunching" at the Lodge - you can climb the extra credit steep switchbacks Then we can ride back either of two routes - we'll see who wants to ride which ..... 1) Downhill to Claremont, La Verne, across a couple small rollers & bike path to San Dimas & Glendora - see the route & map above OR..... 2) Re-ride the route in the opposite direction ( retrace ride - I didn't draw map) - steep but relatively short climb ( .8 mi. out of Baldy Village then mostly downhill on Glendora Ridge Rd. ( some rollers) & GMR back to cars - less traffic this way and nicer canyon views Ride Specifics: Total ride approx. 50+ mile loop Climbing concentrated in first one-third of ride - similiar to our Yerba Buena Rd. The total ride is easier than riding all of Yerba Buena however. If you like our Mulholland Hwy ride from PCH - you'll like this ride even better. First 4 miles (4-12% grades max.) averages 8-9% Then ride across Ridge (4-5%) overlooking Azusa Canyon: Morris Reservoir & San Gabriel Reservoir Last turn - Newman Point overlook : 6.2 miles - before heading due East Top of climbing part: 8.5 Descend to Intersection of Glendora Ridge Rd. at :8.9 mi. Ride for 11.1 miles ( mostly gradual swooping uphills & downhills) Cow Canyon Saddle : at 20.0 miles Steep descent (.8 mi.) to Mt. Baldy Village (at 4,000' elevation) Stop for water-food, beer at Mt. Baldy Restaurant # 1 return route goes down into Claremont -mostly flat with some minor rolling grades across to La Verne, San Dimas & Glendora # 2 return route - retraces the route we rode in on Bike Ride Start: Glendora High School - on Valley Center Dr. Tnen we'll ride ....... N on Valley Center Dr. L Sierra Madre Ave. R Glendora Mountain Rd. 1.7 miles to Little & Big Dalton Canyon- San Gabriel Wilderness- San Dimas Experimental Forest area PLEASE RSVP TO ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS RIDE. - so I can be sure we have enough interest to "proceed" - last time we had 17 -20 riders ( everybody made it- and loved the ride) Jim Doane - CVC Away Ride leader

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CVC Sunday Purple Fun Ride -- Sunday June 10th 9:00 AM
by Norman Weir 08 Jun '12

08 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Purple Fun Ride -- Sunday June 10th 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Kanan and returning on Agoura. Weather forecast is for 74 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Sunday June 10th. starting at 9:00 AM we are riding up Westlake, across Kanan and returning on Agoura Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1293015 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 9:00AM then splitting into our groups and departing. The Purple Ride is a no drop ride that is design to improve members riding skills. Please lets stay together, be alert and aware of your surroundings and obey all traffic laws. 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.. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421Please 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.

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-08-12
by Norman Weir 08 Jun '12

08 Jun '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-08-12 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. Congratulations to the awesome Purple Riders for concurring Treasure Hill and the Greenmeadow Bypass route. This Sunday they are challenging the Please not; this Saturday is the ride to Recovery Event sponsored by the Calabasas Sheriff Department. Some CVC members will be in attendance and there will be a tremendous amount of activity in the area. Saturday, 6-09-12: 8:30am Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Purple Ride : Malibu Lake with Beth M and/or Mike L Route 1: Malibu Lake, which include the rollers after Treasure Hills this will be leisure! http://ridewithgps.com/routes/381518 Gold Ride: Ranch Conejo open space loop, with Henry M Route to Rancho Conejo open space loop: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1287271 Orange Ride: PCH and up Encinal with Norm W Route to PCH and up Encinal: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781859 Red Ride: Up Rock Store, Down Encinal and Up Decker or Mulholland with Jim D Route to PCH and up Mulholland:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1256131 Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: Route Westlake to Kanan returning on Agoura. Social Ride: Route Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch withDale S Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold rides Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Jan's Thursday Picnic Ride 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 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. Classic Bicycle Ride:July 15th Classic Bicycle ride with Robert Muzio, which starts at 9:00 AM from Citi Bank. This is the time to ride your classic collection and have other admire them. All that is required is your classic bicycle a helmet and a wiliness to have a fun and enjoyable ride. 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. June 16th: Glendora Mountain Road. 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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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 08 Jun '12

08 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, June 10th - 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 ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. 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. 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.

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