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CVC Sunday Purple Ride 9:00
by Norman Weir 29 Jun '12

29 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Purple Ride 9:00 Treasure Hill to Wendy to Lynn, Returning through the multiple use path Loop Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) This Sunday, The Purple ride will Treasure Hill to Wendy to Lynn, Returning through the multiple use path Loop Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our Treasure Hill to Lynn route. Below 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 21.8 miles with 1313 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1374652 * 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. 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: Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 29 Jun '12

29 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, July 1 - 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. 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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CVC Saturday Purple Ride June 30th 8:30 AM Lobo Canyon (aka Petting Zoo)
by Beth McElhenny 28 Jun '12

28 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride June 30th 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, 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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Conejo Valley Cyclists 3rd Annual Summer BBQ-2nd Notice
by Kent Koral 28 Jun '12

28 Jun '12

*Conejo Valley Cyclists 3rd Annual Summer BBQ * When: August 12th from 3pm until sunset. Where: We will be back at the same spot as in years past at Oak Canyon Park. 5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park (On Kanan just East of Lindero). We have Pavilion A and B reserved which is at the top level of the park. Map: http://goo.gl/maps/l66d The club will buy meats to BBQ (Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, etc). Members, feel free to bring your favorite side dishes to share (see below for side dish additional information). *** Please RSVP if you are planning on attending this event so that we may get an accurate count of guests.* *** We will need 2-3 volunteers to take care of the BBQing duties. Please contact me if you will take on this important task!* *Please note this is an exclusive invite to currently active CVC members and family only. If you are not a current CVC member and would like to join, * *you can do so now by following the below link:* https://www.bikereg.com/Net/14891 Additional Information: #1 You may wonder how many people to plan for in regards to the side dishes you will be bringing. Since we will have quite a large group, it would not be reasonable to plan to have a portion for everyone. If your side dish could feed 10 people, that would be adequate as we will have a lot of side dishes from our members to choose from. The club will buy meats to BBQ (Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, etc). #2 NO alcohol is allowed on park property. #3 If you are a vegetarian or vegan, please let me know so items can be planned accordingly. #4 One more thing, you MUST have fun! There are some fun child (and adult) related parts of the park right by the Pavilion we have reserved. Play areas with playground equipment as well as a cool splash pad / water play area. Any other questions, please reply to me directly. Looking forward to seeing everyone! * * *Kent Koral* *President* *Conejo Valley Cyclists*

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 30th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 30th 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** We've been talking about it. We've been preparing for it. Now, it's gonna happen. Should be a GREAT day to ride. * Route: Out to the Coast via Potrero; Directly to the college; out to the coast; across PHC; Up Mulholland to the top; down Westlake Blvd and Home to soak our feet. 45.7 Miles; 3,533 Feet. (only 6 miles longer than last week & 500 feet more of climbing) Water & Toilets: The Fire Station - Mile 3.5 Water: The College - Mile 15 ** Water & Toilets: Sycamore Cove - Mile 26* *Water: The House on the Left after the 1st Stinger - Mile 39* Regroups will be... Lynn after the left turn from Reino, The College, Sycamore Cove, & (maybe) at the corner of Mulholland & Decker. * *For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1366600 (If this ride seems too intimidating, please contact me and I can offer up an alternative) *Upcoming Rides*- Stunt, Woodranch, The Wall up Westlake, and a "NEW" Route * * 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, 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 Orange Level Ride -- Saturday June 30th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday June 30th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Simi Valley to Box Canyon and returning through Calabasas. Weather forecast is for 84 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the high 60 Deg. Hi Everyone,On Saturday June 30th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Simi Valley to Box Canyon and returning through Calabasas. First re-group at te top of Country Club and Long Canyon, Next re-group at the Carl's Junior on Los Angeles Ave for restroom and water. Rolling re-group on the bottom of Box Canyon, Last restrooms and water at McDonald's on Agoura . Please be careful descending Box Canyon there are several steep turns. Please use the restroom before departing? For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/825927 First re-group at the top of Country Club and Long Canyon Next re-group at Carl's Junior. Make sure to have water before climbing Box Canyon. Re-group on the bottom of Box Canyon. 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. 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 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 CoastBagel, 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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CVC Red Ride Sat. 6-30-12 JBDA Park-Mulholland -Rock Store-Encinal Canyons-PCH- Mulholland Hwy return
by Jim Doane 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: Saturday, June 30th, 2012 8:30am Westlake RED Ride - (Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot ) (Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s = North East Corner) Westlake Village-Juan Bautista Park- Mulholland-Rock Store- Encinal Canyons - PCH-Leo Carrillo Return choices: Mulholland Hwy or Yerba Buena Ride Agoura Rd. East to Juan Bautista de Anza Park (1st re-group spot) Mulholland West to Malibou Lake & then up Rock Store Climb to top: ( 2nd re-group spot ) Then from top of Rock Store, across Mulholland Hwy by Malibou Wines & Descend Upper Encinal Canyon then back up to the lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH Then ride West on PCH to Leo Carrillo campground ( 3rd re-group spot) Return to Westlake Village via' Mulholland Hwy or Yerba Buena Here's my Garmin readout from this past Feb.'s ride when we rode back from Leo Carrillo on Mulholland Hwy: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/147172421 Basic ride stat.'s = 50 miles and 4,700' climbing ( Longer option: from Leo Carrillo- return via Yerba Buena-Little Sycamore-Mulholland-Westlake) After ride coffee & socializing - at the Natural Cafe' patio and/or the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf See you at 8:30am at the Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot 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 - CVC Red Ride Captain

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Malibu Creek State Park, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice to Intermediate MTB ride Meeting this week to Malibu Creek State Park. Starting at Juan Bautista park off Kanan Rd. http://goo.gl/maps/qdlm Start time is 6:00pm This weeks Novice MTB ride will be a new one. We will leave from Juan Bautista De Anza Park <http://goo.gl/maps/qdlm> to Malibu Creek State Park and Century Lake. From there we may decide to continue to the M.A.S.H site. About 10 miles total. A recommendation, there is tall grass along the trail and some tall socks could make things more comfortable. Joan Sauber cannot lead the ride this week so James Hickey be the ride leader. You do not need a fully suspended mountain bike or any particular mountain biking skills. We will help you get going. Come on out and give it a try! Here is the proposed route at Google Maps: http://j.mp/MUStID After the ride we can meet at LadyFace for some much needed refreshments! Any questions you have contact James Hickey at jthphoto(a)me.com or me by email or phone. See you there! Lee Cole (805) 732-5982 lee(a)bicyclingpenguin.org

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Thursday June 28 - Ride (5:30 pm) and Picnic (7:00 pm)
by Sherrie Felton 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

Come on out and join CVC this Thursday June 28th for a ride through the Hidden Valley featuring an out-and-back warm up ramble on Carlisle Road. The Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. The Post-Ride Picnic starts around 7:00 p.m. ROUTE: Triunfo to LT on Westlake. From Westlake Blvd., we will take a RT to head out-and-back on Carlisle Road. The Carlisle Ramble will be led by Sheri Leiken in a much anticipated Cameo Roll. Returning via Carlisle, we will take a LT on Westlake and continue with the standard Hidden Valley ride. DISTANCE: 20-25 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: Starts around 7:00 p.m., immediately after we finish the ride. 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. BE PREPARED: A helmet is mandatory. Other things to bring include water or sports drink; I.D. Spare tube(s); CO2 cartridges or hand pump; patch kit; cell phone. SAFETY NOTE: Please do not call out "clear" at intersections. The intersection may not be clear for the rider(s) behind you. 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) so I won't be waiting or looking for you. QUESTIONS: Email me at hatoolah(a)msn.com or call 908-432-3480. 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 pm. Regards, Sherrie Felton

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CVC Tuesday Int/Adv MTB ride 6PM
by Kent Koral 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermidiate/Advanced Mountain Bike ride will ride Dos Vientos. Park at the trailhead on Portrero and Wendy Dr. 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. 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 Cronies for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral

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