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Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 5-12-12
by Kent Koral 11 May '12

11 May '12

Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 5-12-12 Hi CVC'rs, We have put another edition of Cruisin the Conejo behind us and a great time was had by all. The weather was nice and we had a great crew of members, volunteers and vendors come together to make it a success. Thank you to all of you. This weekend looks to be another pretty one, so lets get back to what we do....Ride! Please mark your calender for the annual Ride of Silence coming up on Wednesday 5-16-12 at 6:30 PM. The ride will start from The Lakes. See the website for more information or contact J.C. at jc.simmons(a)verizon.net Keep in mind that with the new Ride Team Format, you will still see the rides posted by the individual Captains, and lead by the Ride Captain *or* another Ride Team Leader. 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. * * 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: Old Agoura loop Beth M - Gold: Grimes/Moorpark with Henry M - Orange: Balcom/Grimes with Norm W - Red: Balcom/Grimes with Jim D Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Route TBD with A.J. - Social: Route TBD Dale S Next Week: - Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold rides - Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced - *In place of Sheri’s Wednesday Landing will be the Ride of Silence* - 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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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 12th 8:30 AM (with correct link)
by henry montalvo 10 May '12

10 May '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 12th 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** *TIME TO SHAKE OUT THE COBWEBS and RIDE!!!* Sorry for the late announcement. *Route: Grimes Canyon via Moorpark & LA Ave; back through Reed Road, Up and Down Erbes, Hillcrest, School Road, Home. And if you still need more- Lake Loop. 36.7 Miles; 3,286 Feet * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/996101> 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 GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 12th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 10 May '12

10 May '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday May 12th 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** *TIME TO SHAKE OUT THE COBWEBS and RIDE!!!* Sorry for the late announcement. *Route: Grimes Canyon via Moorpark & LA Ave; back through Reed Road, Up and Down Erbes, Hillcrest, School Road, Home. And if you still need more- Lake Loop. 36.7 Miles; 3,286 Feet * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/996101> 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 Purple Ride May 12th 8:30am Old Agoura Loop
by Beth McElhenny 09 May '12

09 May '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride May 12th 8:30am Old Agoura Loop Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot in Westlake Village Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Old Agoura Loop Hey, CVC Purple Riders! This week's Saturday Purple Ride takes us on the Old Agoura Loop. The PURPLE ride is 15.9 miles with only 957 ft. of climbing. We can extend this route to continue over Kanan and come down Westlake (which we often do), if you like. Remember - you can loop Westlake at the end for an extra 5 miles of flat rolling! Afterward, join the other members at the Natural Cafe for lunch! Here is the PURPLE ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. 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 Sunday 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. 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. Above all, let's have Fun!! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday May 12th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 09 May '12

09 May '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday May 12th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Moorpark down Balcom up Grimes returning on Spring through Reed. Additional option is to not go down Balcom and turning right on Broadway to Spring. Saturday weather forecast is for 74 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 60 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday May 12th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Moorpark, down Balcom Wall and up Grimes returning on Spring and through Read Bypass. For those wanting a shorter and less challenging route, after crossing Los Angeles (118) to Grimes the next turn will be a right on Broadway then left on Spring. Please use the restroom before departing. This is a new route, for a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/948678 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 and averaging 17 mph.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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CVC Red Ride: Sat. 5-12-12 Westlake-Somis-Balcom Canyon-Grimes
by Jim Doane 09 May '12

09 May '12

Hi CVC Red Riders - I know this is the second Sat. of the month but it feels like the first as last week was Cruisin'. Let's ride the Somis-Balcom Canyon ride this Sat. as it's almost a local away ride and it gets us out of the Santa Monica's for a change of pace. The forecast looks like it will be warm but less hot as we are experiencing with our current mid week temps. CVC Red Ride: Saturday, 5-12th 8:30am (Westlake Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot - NE Corner Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) Westlake-Hidden Valley-Somis-Balcom-Grimes Canyon-Moorpark-Thousand Oaks-Westlake Around WL Lake - out through Hidden Valley to the CSCI driveway for 1st re-group. Decide from there who wants to ride with whom for suggested ride route options: 1) Through the College streets to Lewis Rd. - Pleasant Valley Rd. - Santa Rosa Rd. Through town of Somis - to LA Ave. - Bradley Rd. - Balcom Canyon Rd. to town of Moorpark OR..... 2) Ride over to and down Balcom Canyon - across Bardsdale - TO: UP Grimes Canyon then ride down Grimes Canyon Rd. South back to Broadway/Walnut Canyon Rd. to town of Moorpark >From Moorpark's High St. : R Spring St. (south) L on Tierra Rejada R on Moorpark Rd. L on Read Rd - through housing development to bypass R Olsen Rd. L on Sunset Hills to Erbes Rd. or... L on Pederson to Erbes Rd. L Avenida de los Arboles R Westlake Blvd. L Thousand Oaks Blvd. R Lakeview Canyon Rd. R Agoura Rd. - back to start Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain

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Wednesday afternoon ride
by sheri 08 May '12

08 May '12

I am ready to have this ride go on hiatus for the summer and join up with the Tues./Thurs. rides. Is there anyone that would like to go one last time tomorrow? If I don't hear from you, I assume not and we will begin this ride again in September/October. I will be hosting a Tuesday morning ride, (hopefully with Dennis beginning in June) Stay tuned for that! Let me know about tomorrow if you are interested. Sheri

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Dos Vientos, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 08 May '12

08 May '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride Meeting this week at Wendy and Potrero and head toward Dos Vientos. Start time is 6:00pm Last weeks adventure up Los Robles my chain broke about 3/4 mile which then broke the dérailleur hanger leaving it on the ground. Some links and chain I had but a dérailleur hanger? I did not think of that. Joan took over the lead. Thanks Joan! This weeks ride starts at Wendy and Potrero and will go towards Dos Vientos and back. About 6.5 miles and 750' gain. 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/1157670 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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Thurs bike/picnic ride - North Ranch reverse direction
by Jan Grant 08 May '12

08 May '12

*The weather should be much better than the last few weeks! Maybe we'll even picnic this week! Also, I'll need someone to lead the ride next week - will be in Montana looking at houses! (Hidden Valley is in the ride rotation...or pick your own ride.)* *Thursday, May 10th, 5:30 p.m.* (Around-the-lakers can start at any time -** *** picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start* (directions below) *Route: North Ranch (reverse direction) - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd, right to Chesebro, left past Agoura H.S. to Kanan, right to Westlake, left to Hillcrest, right to Conejo School, left to Hampshire, right to Triunfo, right to start.* 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. *If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list (unless you're getting the notice from CVC), please let me know*. *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.* * * Jan Grant

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Tues MTB ride 6pm
by Kent Koral 07 May '12

07 May '12

Sorry for the late notice. Were riding from Wendy and Portrero. Int/adv will ride Dos Vientos. See Lee's post for novice ride info. See you at 6pm <x-apple-data-detectors://0>. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826 Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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