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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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Tuesday Gold Rockstore Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

Hi Gold Riders, A quick reminder about Tuesdays evening gold ride to the Rock Store from Citibank 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 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 See you then, Dale Smith 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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Tuesday Morning 8:30 A.M. Ride
by sheri 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

Hi Cvc'ers.... We had a great turnout and a great ride last Tuesday morning! So anyone else who wants to come along... please join us! We will be riding a Hidden Valley/Dos Vientos loop this week. Please join at 8:30 on Tuesday morning at Citibank. The Tuesday Morning ride is an intermediate recreational ride (gold to orange level) approximately 25-30 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. 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. Thanks, Sheri/Dennis 818 621-1713

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-23-12
by Norman Weir 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-23-12 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. Saturday, 6-23-12: 8:30am Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Purple Ride : The Purple group is riding through the Wildwood Loop with Beth Mc. Please print the route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303586 Gold Ride is the three lakes route, with Harlene R: Please print the route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1231910 Red Ride: is going up Westlake Wall to the coast via lower Encinal and returning on Latigo, With Jim Doane Orange Rides: Mulholland to Topanga returning on Old Topanga then through Calabasas, With Norm W Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1343050 Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: Route Westlake to Kanan returning on Thousand Oaks Blvd. Social Ride: Route Norwegian Grade Read Road Bypass returnwith,Dale S Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold ridesStart Location Citibank Parking, Gold start at 8:15 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 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: Lots of fun on your Classic and not so Classic wheels; beach cruisers, tricycles, fixes, whatever you have with peddles bring it out and have a fantastic time. Join us on Sunday July15th, 2012 at 9:00 AM for a ride with your classic lightweight road/race bicycle. Many have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes. There are not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to the Classics so we at CVC have created our own quarterly Classic Bicycle Ride. We plan on a relaxed pace ride through Hidden Valley, past the estates of the rich and famous, and back, approximately 20 miles. After the ride we invite you to bring a stand and display your classic and socialize with other bicycle enthusiasts at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and the Natural Café. Alternate route around the Lake for the cruising riders and Tricycles. If you do not have a classic but you’d like to ride with us you are welcome to participate. When: July 15th, 9:00 AM Where: Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) 974 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village, CA 91361 What to bring: a helmet (mandatory to participate) Contact information: Bob Muzio 818 635 3919 tr_jag(a)yahoo.com 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. Planned away rides: Please note that due to road and weather conditions routes are subject to change. Inclement weather policy applies to all rides. 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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CVC Sunday Purple Ride 9:00 Westlake to Kanan to TO Blvd Loop
by Norman Weir 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Purple Ride 9:00 Westlake to Kanan to TO Blvd Loop Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) This Sunday, The Purple ridewill be riding the: North Ranch Loop Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our North Ranch Loop returning on TO Blvd.. 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 15.5 miles with 1213 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1348181 * 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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Cvc Board Spam
by Kent Koral 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Hi all, Sorry about shouting out our meeting coordination gyrations...we wont bother y'all anymore(i hope) :)) Kent Koral President Conejo Valley Cyclists (818) 802-0826

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Fwd: Re: [cvc board] Today's BOD quick meeting
by Lee Cole 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Kent, Here is that number. I have a house without power to go to. I had told them they would have to wait till 9:00. I cannot keep them waiting. I will be unavailable for the meeting. Lee -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [cvc board] Today's BOD quick meeting Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:58:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Caitlin Steel <caitvk(a)yahoo.com> Reply-To: Caitlin Steel <caitvk(a)yahoo.com> To: Kent Koral <kentkoral(a)gmail.com> CC: cvc board <board(a)mail.cvcbike.org> thanks, that works Dial in WebEx: Call 1-866-640-4502; Access Code: 835 919 3841 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Kent Koral <kentkoral(a)gmail.com> *To:* Caitvk <caitvk(a)yahoo.com> *Cc:* cvc board <board(a)mail.cvcbike.org> *Sent:* Monday, June 18, 2012 1:20 PM *Subject:* Re: [cvc board] Today's BOD quick meeting I cant at that time...Lets try this....Is everyone available on Wednesday at 6PM? Kent Koral (818) 802-0826 On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 1:08 PM, Caitvk <caitvk(a)yahoo.com <mailto:caitvk@yahoo.com>> wrote: I can't do until maybe 730. Will that work? Caitlin On Jun 18, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Kent Koral <kentkoral(a)gmail.com <mailto:kentkoral@gmail.com>> wrote: > Hi Guys, > As we discussed last week, let's have a quick conference call BOD > meeting today at 6pm. I don't have a formal agenda, I just want to > talk about a few things like Cruisin, the BBQ, Letters to the > city, etc. > This is the call in info from our past meetings which I assume is > still good...Cait, can you confirm? > > Please use > 866.640.4502 > access code 8359193841 > leader pin 4932 > > Talk to you in a bit. > > Kent. > > > _______________________________________________ > board mailing list > board(a)mail.cvcbike.org <mailto:board@mail.cvcbike.org> > https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/board

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, June 23, 2012 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 recovery ride (14 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 25-30 miles max. and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. This week we will go Norwegian Grade style with a Read Road Bypass return! 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. 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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