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CVC Saturday Purple Ride May 26th 8:30 AM Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo)
by Beth McElhenny 23 May '12

23 May '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride May 26th 8:30 AM Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo) Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot: Westlake Blvd & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo) Hi Purple Riders, ***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*** JUNE 16th many CVC'ers are going on the "Honor Ride" (including me!). This is a special non-profit that provides wounded veterans with special bicycles and was featured on ABC Nightly News and CBS Early Show! Please consider coming out for this special ride as there are supported rest-stops, LUNCH & a t-shirt being included for this event! (There is a 50% off link on our FB group page for Conejo Valley Cyclists = only $25 for a LIMITED TIME! Includes SAG, LUNCH, & t-shirt!) **********Look for familiar faces at the supported rest-stops - some of our CVC members will be volunteering there, too!!!************ This Saturday the Purples are scheduled for the "Petting Zoo" route. As usual, there will be an extra loop around Westlake at the end for those who would like and extra 5 flat miles. Here 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 18.8 miles with 902 ft. of climbing. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303596 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 818-207-3186

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - Lake Malibou
by Jan Grant 23 May '12

23 May '12

I'm back...for now! Let's ride...and picnic, too!!! Thursday, May 24th, 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 Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 26th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 23 May '12

23 May '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 26th 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** * It's a climbing day. Welcome! our guest ride leader Sheri Leiken* *Route: 7 Seven Min. Hill via Cornell & Mulholland; back through Calabasas; Lake Loop. 35.5 Miles, 3,500 Feet* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1033071 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,stay for lunch at 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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Sat., 5-26-12 CVC Red Ride : WL-Piuma-across Saddle Peak-down Fernwood-up Old Topanga & back to WL
by Jim Doane 23 May '12

23 May '12

Hi CVC Red Riders I propose that we ride in the opposite direction to last week's ride - adding in riding up Piuma Rd. however. CVC Red Ride Saturday, 5-26-12 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot = NE corner Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village- Piuma Rd.- across Saddle Peak-down Fernwood-Up Old Topanga Canyon then Calabassas return to Westlake This ride affords us to the opportunity to climb Piuma & ride in the reverse direction of our usual Fernwood climb and then we'll return via' Old Topanga Canyon and Calabassas-Mureau Rd.-Agoura-Westlake 8:30am start: Westlake Village First re-group: Juan Bautista de Anza Park Second re-group: top of Piuma - ocean overlook FYI: Piuma is 2X Rock Store in distance & climbing feet - see if you can ride it in less than 30 min's Third re-group: top of Stunt Rd. - then proceed up Saddle Peak riding to the East, across Tuna Canyon down Fernwood Pacific- back up Old Topanga Canyon Return to Westlake through Calabassas See you in Sat. at 8:30am Jim Doane- CVC Red Ride Captain

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Cheseboro Canyon, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 22 May '12

22 May '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice to Intermediate MTB ride Meeting this week at Cheseboro Rd and Cheseboro Canyon Rd in Agoura Hills. Start time is 6:00pm This weeks ride is back at Cheseboro, 8 miles in length with an elevation gain of 600'. You do not need a fully suspended mountain bike or any particular mountain biking skills. We will help you get going. Here is the RWGPS route for this evening. It would be best to view this in satellite view. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1114117 Any questions you have contact me by email or phone. See you there! Lee Cole (805) 732-5982 lee(a)bicyclingpenguin.org

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CVC Tuesday Evening MTB Ride 6pm
by Kent Koral 21 May '12

21 May '12

Hey CVC Mountain Riders, This Tuesday both the Novice(with Lee) and Advanced(with Kent) Mountain Bike rides will ride Cheesebro Canyon. Park at the lot on Cheesebro Rd North of Driver Ave. We will ride at 6PM. Routes to be determined. Lee will send out a route itinerary for the Novice ride. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5 hours. The Tuesday evening Novice ride is a beginner/intermediate paced ride and the Advanced ride 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 well earned refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC PANCAKE BREAKFAST & CVC RACE EVENT- Sunday, May 27th.
by henry montalvo 20 May '12

20 May '12

Hey CVC'rs. You are invited inaugural CVC Pancake Breakfast at the CVC tent on the *corner of Townsgate & Lakefield Rds*--We will have the entire corner reserved for our very own cheering section. Bring your family & your bike and *chow down on some Free Pancakes*. While your at it, Stay and Support the clubs very own *CVC/FRANCO Race Team *at the Barry Wolfe GP--which just happens to be at the same location. Race start at 7:30am and go 'til 5pm. This should be a great day to come out and support the CVC/FRANCO race team. *When: Sunday, May 27th**, 7am. What: Breakfast from 7:00-9:00am Where: The corner of Townsgate & Lakefield Rds. Why: To eat some Pancakes and Watch some racing. Don't forget to bring your bike!!!* * Special Social Ride Start Time and Location. (DETAILS TO FOLLOW)* Some additional details-- We are looking for some volunteers to help with breakfast and breakdown. We are looking for extra folding chairs. Please contact me if you are interested. Thanks you and hope to see you there, Henry Montalvo Membership Director

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SUNDAY PUROLE RIDE
by Aj Johnson 19 May '12

19 May '12

La Granada in reverse with a twist >From Citi Bank the usual way over to Lake View and left up to a left on T.O. Blvd. Right onto Westlake Blvd. up to a left on Arboles and REGROUP just after the intersection. Two things; Stay to the curb while we wait to regroup and use caution at all the stop signs. Right on Erbes to a left on Pederson to a right on Olsen. Stop whining there will be a Rolling REGROUP at the top of Olsen at the Sunset Hills light. Stay with Olsen to a right on Erbes. REGROUP at the top of Erbes at the stop sign and complain to the ride leader that there are too many hills. Down and across Arboles to a right on La Granada. La Granada becomes Paige Lane and we'll turn left onto Hodencamp. A short jog to a left onto Hillcrest. REGROUP once through the intersection. All the way through Erbes to right onto Old Conejo School Rd. Across T.O. Blvd, under the 101 overpass past the Spectrum where you've never used your membership and right onto Manzanita Ln then left on Foothill and mosey on around in back of the old K-Mart to right on Hampshire (regular Hamshire not New Hampshire 'cause that would add 3000mi to the ride). Now back to the start, drink coffee and brag. Purple Ride Info: This is the easiest of the CVC group rides based on lower mileage, a slower average pace and less hill climbing, unless of course the read leader is in a bad mood and wants to torture all the beginners, ok just kidding. Although it is called a beginner recreation ride, there is a minimal amount of fitness required to maintain the 12-13 mph average pace. If you can average 15mph for two laps 'round The Lake (Westlake) you are there. Routes vary in length from 12 to 25 miles with a maximum of 1500 feet of climbing. We do our best to ensure no one gets dropped on this ride by having frequent regroups. Ride leaders can almost always use an extra hand to volunteer ride leader. If you are a fit rider using the Purple ride as an active rest ride be aware this will be active rest with the emphasis on s-l-o-w, be patient and keep the pace down. 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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Sunday's Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 18 May '12

18 May '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, May - 20th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Hidden Valley / Green Meadow MUP Route Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (14 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 30 miles maximum and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. Please remember this is a social paced recovery ride and while that may mean slightly different paces for different people, I attempt to keep the group together as a whole on these rides. The theory is to recover from our Saturday training rides and socialize. Off we will go through Hidden Valley and climb up the hill to Treasure Hill Ranch. A quick descent to a right on Reino Drive where we then take Lynn Road to Green Meadow Drive and cut though the well hidden Multi Use Path behind the Los Robles Golf Course which runs us out on to Moorpark Road. Down Moorpark Road and up our new favorite hill, Las Padres Drive which connects un into the surgical center on Halland Drive which parallels the 101 FWY to Rancho Road. From there up Rancho Road to La Granada Drive where it connects to Conejo School Road. Down Conejo School Road through a few more lightly traveled residential streets and back. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. See you there, Dale　 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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Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 5-19-12
by Kent Koral 18 May '12

18 May '12

Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 5-19-12 Hi CVC'rs, We had a great turnout to the Ride of Silence this last Wednesday Evening. Thanks to all that helped make it happen. It was good to see so many cyclists come together for a great event. Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride Captains individual posts on the mailing list for more information. Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: De Anza park with Beth M - Gold: T.O./North Ranch/Agoura with Henry M - Orange: Piuma/Stunt with Norm W - Red: Fernwood/Stunt with Jim D Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: with A.J. - Social: Dale S Next Week: - Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold rides - Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced - Sheri will soon put the Landing Ride on Hiatus for the summer and resume her Tuesday Morning ride. Look for her announcements. - Jan's Thursday Picnic 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 y'all out on the road and trail! Kent Koral Conejo Valley Cyclists (818) 802-0826

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