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Thursday September 13th Malibu Lake Ride (5:15 pm Start)
by Sherrie Felton 12 Sep '12

12 Sep '12

Important: From tomorrow through the end of September, the Thursday pm ride will start at 5:15 p.m. due to waning daylight. The last Thursday pm ride will roll on September 27th (will resume in spring). Come on out and join CVC this Thursday September 13th for the Malibu Lake Ride. Please see the route slip for details. ROUTE: Malibu Lake DISTANCE: 20 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride that includes both Gold and Orange paces averaging 14+/15+ mph. NO DROPS: I wait for the slowest rider at strategic points along the route. DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building. From the 101 Freeway, take Lindero Canyon south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards. You will see a grassy area where we PICNIC after the ride. Park along the curb. PICNIC: If a QUORUM is present, the Post-Ride Picnic will begin around 7:00 p.m. Please bring something to share: cheese crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever; a beverage and something to drink it out of if you don't want to drink it out of the bottle; something to sit on and a warm jacket. Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives, significant others, etc. QUESTIONS: Email me at hatoolah(a)msn.com. SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit, cell phone are recommended.2. Please do not call out "clear" at intersections. The intersection may not be clear for the rider(s) behind you.3. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know at a regroup stop or leave me a message (cell: 908-432-3480).4. Seasonal safety issues:- Be prepared for heat. Stay hydrated. Carry a sports drink or capsules to keep your electrolytes in balance. Drink before you feel thirsty. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and offer assistance if you see another rider exhibiting these signs.- The tar used to repair asphalt roads can become semi-liquid and slippery on hot days. Example: The Decker/Westlake descent has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Use caution when riding over these areas in high heat.- Be prepared for flats. The “Goat’s Head” thorn, a.k.a. “Puncture Vine” a.k.a. Tribulus Terrestris, has returned to the roads we cycle on. Club rides are seeing an increase in flats caused by these thorns. Carry an extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs. CVC 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. ADDENDUM: Round-the-lakers can start at any time and join us for the picnic at 7:00 p.m. (see note about picnic quorum, above). Regards,Sherrie Felton

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CVC Red Ride: Saturday, 9-15-12 8:00am
by Jim Doane 12 Sep '12

12 Sep '12

Hi All: The weather forecast is for another HOT weekend (maybe less humid though?) In my attempt to offer different Red Ride routes & riding directions every week, how about this Red Ride for Saturday: (has options for making the ride shorter if it gets too hot) Two Santa Monica Mt. climbs: Decker & Encinal Canyon (in-between is a Mulholland descent) Decker is 4.5 miles and Encinal is 5.5 miles If too hot or too tired -leave off one of the climbs. Saturday, September 15th, 8:00am Westlake Village Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: NE corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Westlake-Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-PCH-Decker Canyon-Mulholland-Encinal Canyon -Westlake Here's the route: Loop around Westlake Lake ( from the East side) L on Westlake Blvd R Portero Rd. R Reino Rd. L Lynn/Portrero Continue through Dos Vientos & Portero Canyon 1st Re-group: CSCI College driveway L Hueneme Rd. L Las Posas L PCH 2nd Re-group: Sycamore Beach Park Continue on PCH to Decker Canyon ( 4.5 mile climb) to Mulholland Descend Mulholland Hwy to Coast ( 7.5 mile descent) 3rd Re-Group spot: after descending Mulholland: Leo Carrillo Campground parking lot (at Mulholland & PCH) PCH to Encinal Canyon Encinal Canyon climb (5.5 miles) to Lechusa/Decker Canyon Lechusa/Decker Canyon to Mulholland Hwy to Westlake Blvd. descent to Citibank/Sprouts parking lot finish Total ride mileage: maybe in the 60's ? Approx. 5,500 + climbing? 8:00am start in Westlake 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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CVC Tuesday PM MTB ride 6PM Sycamore
by Kent Koral 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike ride will ride Sycamore Canyon. We will meet at the parking lot at Wendy and Portrero. 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. We are pretty much in need of lights at this point as it is getting dark at 7:30 After the ride we can go to Cronies on Newbury Rd for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Tuesday Evening Beg/Int MTB ride, Malibu Creek State Park, 6:00pm start
by Joan Sauber 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '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.* Meet at Juan Bautista de Anza park. Start time is 6:00pm. Starting at De Anza Park in Calabasas, out to Century Lake (photo time!), to the end of Crags Rd. via the Mash site and return. James Hickey will be the leader this week (thank you James). You don't have to have a mountain bike if you're new to the sport. A bike with wide tires and a little front suspension will do to get started. *Lights are now recommended. Currently it's dark by 8pm - just about the time the ride is finishing up. * After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope to see you there! Joan Sauber _______________________________________________ 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 Club Ride Recap for Week of 9-07-12 Starting at 8:00 AM
by Norman Weir 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 9-07-12 Starting at 8:00 AM 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, 9-08-12: 8:00 AM New Time There are two rides one local and a away ride: Local Ride: Rockstore to Encinal and Little Sycamore with bailout options Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969382 Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Away Ride is leaving from Zuma Beach. Purple Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1201361 Gold Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1202202 Orange Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1202002 Red Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1201463 Note correction to the Gold Ride announcement: Gold is not climbing Latigo Canyon. The gold ride is climbing Encinal and returning on Mulholland. Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: Agoura to De Anza to Mulholland to Cornell and an additional lake lap for additional distance. Aj Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1427438 Social Ride is riding out to De Anza then Cold Canyon returning on Mulholland to Cornell and a possible additional lake lap. Norm Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772249 Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold ridesStart Location Citibank Parking, Gold start at 5:15 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. It is starting to get dark earlier, time to pup the lights one is quickly approaching. 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: October 13th: Solvang the Sideways tour. November 10th: Pine Mountain and Ojai. December 8th: Santa Clarita

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Club Clothing Order Has ARRIVED
by Adam Winer 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

CVCers, our August custom club clothing order arrived today! I am in the process of sorting and bagging everyone's orders. Stay tuned for an announcement as to when and where you will be able to pick up your orders. For anyone that did not order and wants to purchase items, I have limited stock on men's and women's jerseys, men's bib shorts and non bib shorts, arm warmers, wind jackets (with zip off sleeves), and skull caps. If you are interested, please email me at the below email address for pricing, sizing and details. A big thanks goes out to Carari Cyclewear for getting our order processed, manufactured and shipping in a short 4 week turn around time. ------- Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists adam(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride – Sunday 9:00 AM
by Norman Weir 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

CVC Sunday Purple Ride – Sunday 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner). Route: Agoura to Juan Bautista De Anza for Restroom and Water, right on Mulholland to Cornell return for additional distance add a lap around the Lake. Hi Everyone, On Sunday starting at 9:00 AM the Purple Ride is riding to De Anza Park, returning one Mulholland through Cornell and a Lake lap for added distance. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1427438 Re-grouping Locations: De Anza Park Restroom and Water. Cornell and Mulholland. And as needed to maintain group contact. 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. It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet that is in good working condition. It is a "no drop ride" with frequent regroups and no one is left behind; however, if you are not planning on riding the entire route please notify the ride leader. 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. 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.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.

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CVC Sunday Social Ride – Sunday 9:00 AM
by Norman Weir 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

CVC Sunday Social Ride – Sunday 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner), this is a longer social route with options to make it shorter. Route: Agoura to Juan Bautista De Anza for Restroom and Water, East on Mulholland then right on Cold Canyon Road to Piuma, right on Piuma and re-group at the fire station, Piuma to Las Virgenes, left on Mulholland to Cornell and around the Lake. Hi Everyone, On Sunday starting at 9:00 AM the Social Ride is riding to De Anza Park, through Cold Canyon to Piuma returning on Las Virgenes to Mulholland then Cornell with a finishing lap around Westlake. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772249 Re-grouping Locations: De Anza Park Restroom and Water. Piuma Fire Station Water, restroom is available if the station is open Cornell and Mulholland. 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. 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. 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.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.

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CVC Saturday Local Red, Orange and Gold, Level Ride – Saturday 8:00 AM
by Norman Weir 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

CVC Saturday Local Red, Orange and Gold, Level Ride – Saturday 8:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Red, Rockstore to Encinal up Little Sycamore and back to start. Orange can ride back on Decker and bypass Little Sycamore and Gold can return on Mulholland. Hi Everyone, On Saturday starting at 8:00 AM the Local Red, Orange and Gold Group is riding Rockstore to Encinal and Little Sycmore. Orange can return on Decker and Gold can return on Mulholland. All ride leaders will be riding the away ride. You assistance will be highly appreciated in leading the local rides. Route: Rockstore /Encinal/Little Sycamore. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969382 Re-grouping Locations: De Anza Park Restroom and Water. Peter Strauss Restroom and Water Encinal Split. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:00AM 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. Even though we are attempting to offer our coolest ride routes during high heat days, here are some considerations and situations that you should be aware of for riding in high heat in our area: 1) Stay hydrated and be aware to keep your electrolytes balanced 2) Road surface conditions: asphalt tar & repair drips become semi liquid and especially slippery example: descending Decker/Westlake has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Try to ride over them minimizing tire contact and stay more upright to prevent accidents. 3) Goat head thorns have returned and caused six flats on this past week's Orange ride.Carry and extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs 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) 282-2421Inclement 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.

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Saturday September 8th Zuma Away Ride Starting at 8:00 AM
by Norman Weir 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

CVC Saturday All Level Away Ride – Saturday 8:00 AM Meeting at Zuma Beach – Westward Beach Road (Free Zuma or PCH in front of Zuma: Street parking is free all beach lots cost $12.00 to park. Route: Latigo to Upper Encinal returning on Mulholland to PCH. Coastal route for the Purple Ride. Hi Everyone, This Month’s Away Ride starts at 8:00 AM From Zuma Beach. Free parking is available on PCH and Westward Beach Road. Parking lot fee is $12.00. The Orange, Red and Gold Group is riding Latigo. Gold is descending Encinal, Orange Mulholland and Red Yorba Buena. The purple is staying o the coast. Starting from the Endd of Westward Beach Road, we are riding up to Point Dune to a right on PCH left on Latigo, Upper Encinal, Mulholland to PCH: Please Rreference the respected ride detailed map and route slip below for details: For a detailed map and route slip, go to: Purple Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1201361 Gold Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1202202 Orange Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1202002 Red Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1201463 Re-grouping Locations: First re-group top of first section of Latigo climb for Red, Orange and Gold. Second re-group Calamigos Ranch. Third re-group Encinal before the split. 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. 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. Even though we are attempting to offer our coolest ride routes during high heat days, here are some considerations and situations that you should be aware of for riding in high heat in our area: 1) Stay hydrated and be aware to keep your electrolytes balanced 2) Road surface conditions: asphalt tar & repair drips become semi liquid and especially slippery example: descending Decker/Westlake has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Try to ride over them minimizing tire contact and stay more upright to prevent accidents. 3) Goat head thorns have returned and caused six flats on this past week's Orange ride. Carry and extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs 4) Be aware of signs of heat exhaustion and offer immediate assistance as applicable. Heat Exhaustion Symptoms · Pale with cool, moist skin · Profuse sweating · Muscle crampsor pains · Faint or dizzyfeeling · Headache, weakness, thirst, and nausea · Core (rectal) temperature elevated-usually more than 100 F (37.7 C) and the pulse rate increased Heat stroke symptoms · Unconsciousness or markedly abnormal mental status (dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, or coma) · Flushed, hot, and dry skin (although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water) · Blood pressure may be high or low · Hyperventilation · Rectal (core) temperature of 105 F (40.5 C) or more 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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