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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 6/23 8:30 Wildwood Loop
by Beth McElhenny 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Wildwood Loop Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) This Saturday, the Purple ride will be doing the: Wildwood Loop Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our Wildwood Loop. 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 20.5 miles with 1413 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303586 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-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. Roll safely, CVC Purple Team! :-)

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CVC Red Ride: Sat., 6-23-12 : Westlake - Encinal Canyon-PCH-Latigo Canyon-Westlake
by Jim Doane 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: Here's another version of a Coast route ride that I propose we ride this week : Westlake Blvd-Encinal Canyon descent-PCH past Zuma-Up Latigo Canyon- back to Westlake Saturday, June 23rd 8:30am CVC RED Ride - Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot (Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s, Westlake Village = N E Corner) Westlake Blvd/Decker Climb- Mulholland Hwy - Lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH-Latigo Canyon-Mulholland Hwy-Decker Canyon descent back to Westlake CVC RED Ride: 47.78 miles 4,186' climbing Approx 3hrs. 30min's ride & re-grouping time Around the Lake - Up Westlake Blvd/Decker Canyon (1st re-group spot- last Mulholland "stinger" driveway water stop) Ride across Mulholland Hwy to Lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH Ride East on PCH to "Free Zuma" rest stop- water & restrooms ( 2nd re-group spot) Climb through Zuma neighborhood back to PCH Continue on PCH East to Latigo Canyon Climb Latigo Canyon back to Kanan/Calimigos Ranch/Mulholland Hwy ( 3rd re-group & water stop) Mulholland Hwy to Decker Canyon descent Westlake Blvd. back to Citibank/Sprouts parking lot FYI: Here are Garmin stat.'s for this route from a previous ride: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/111604075 After ride food, drinks & socializing - Natural Cafe's or Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's patio See you at 8:30am at the Westlake Citibank/Sprouts parking lot 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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Thursday June 21st (Summer Solstice) Bike Ride / Picnic (Updated)
by Sherrie Felton 19 Jun '12

19 Jun '12

Come on out this Thursday June 21st and join CVC for the Summer Solstice Bike Ride (5:30 p.m. Start) and Post-Ride Picnic (7:00 p.m.). ROUTE: Malibu Lake + Mulholland East Extension - Approximately 25 miles including a scenic climb up and over Mulholland Eastbound to Las Virgenes and a U-Turn back up Mulholland to Cornell. Please take a moment to review the route slip directly below this sentence for complete details. ROUTE SLIP: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1333041 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 each regroup point. 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 (Sherrie) 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.

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CVC Tuesday pm Int-advMTB ride 6pm
by Kent Koral 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermidiate/Advanced Mountain Bike ride will hit Sycamore Cyn. Park at Wendy and Portrero..we ride at 6pm<x-apple-data-detectors://61>. . Routes to be determined. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5 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. -- Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Thursday Evening Picnic Ride -- Thursday June 21th (Ride at 5:30 PM) (Picnic at 7:00 PM)
by Norman Weir 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

CVC Thursday Evening Picnic Ride -- Thursday June 21th (Ride at 5:30 PM) (Picnic at 7:00 PM) Meeting at Westlake Association Building on Triunfo West of Lindero Canyon Rd. Route: Lake Malibu and Sherwood loop with an approximate 20 miles distance. Weather forecast is for 78 Deg., at the time of the picnic the temperature should be in the high 60 Deg. Hi Everyone, Please join us in welcoming our new Picnic Ride Leader Sherrie Felton. Sherrie will continue the outstanding tradition of Jan’s Picnic Ride. Jan established and led the picnic ride for years and as a result many friendships were made over a glass of fermented grapes, cheese, crackers and fruits. Jan it is an honor to know you and to be in your company, you are appreciated and will be missed. We all wish you the very best in your new home. This Thursday June 21st Starting at 5:30 we are riding from Westlake, West of the Westlake Association Building, to the Malibu and Sherwood lake loop. Following the ride join the traditional picnic while enjoying the tranquility of the lake and the company of your fellow cyclists. Reference detailed map and route slip below: Direction to the Start location: Triunfo Canyon Rd 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. You will see a grassy area where we picnic after the ride. Park along the curb. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1333041 Please note route U-Turn on Mulholland before Las Virgenes Longer ride includes both Gold and Orange paces averaging 14+/15+ mph. No Drops: I wait for the slowest rider at each regroup stop. Waiting at regroup stops is optional for faster riders who are familiar with the route. Short Route: Westlake Lake Laps Start: Those riding lake laps may start at any time. Cruise around the lake in wide bike lanes. One lap = approximately five miles. Flat with no left turns and no discernible hills. Proceed North up Triunfo Canyon Rd RT onto Westlake Blvd RT onto Agoura Rd RT ont Lindero Canyon Rd RT onto Triunfo Canyon Rd Back to start point on Triunfo Another time around? Safety Notes: 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 later decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let the ride leader know at a regroup stop or leave me a message (Sherrie's cell: 908-432-3480) so I won't be waiting or looking for you. Picnic: Starts 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. The Picnic Ride is an recreational ride, at an average speed of 10+ mile per hour. 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 a "no drop ride" the ride leader will make sure that everyone that is partaking in the ride completes the ride; however, if you are deviating from the route, please inform the ride leader. 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. Regards Sherrie Felton (908) 432-3480

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Thurs. Night Red Ride
by Jim Doane 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

Advance notice - instead of our regular Thurs. Red Ride route : Up Westlake - Mulholland Hwy-Little Sycamore to the top of Yerba Buena & back I propose that we change the route for at least this week to take advantage of the longest summer day of daylight. Up Westlake Blvd. to Mulholland Hwy -to Encinal Canyon all the way down to PCH & back up the same way . I know quote a few red riders ride the Camarillo Crit practice on Thurs. so our normal riding group is usually less and Jan's picnic ride ( being taken over by Sheri this week.) is also an available Thurs. club ride option. However - just in case anyone been previously dissuaded to joining us by the thought of returning from Yerba on the rough & bumpy road surface now's our change to ride a different route. Thursday, 6-21st 5:30pm Westlake - Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot NE corner Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Jim Doane- CVC Red Ride Captain

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Tuesday Novice MTB Ride Sycamore Canyon, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

CVC Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride Meeting this week at Wendy and Potrero to ride Sycamore Canyon Start time is 6:00pm Into Sycamore the back way, down Two Foxes trail, up Wood Canyon return via the paved road and up the BB and out. We can adjust the length of the ride as the riders want with two bailout points at Two Foxes and Wood Canyon. Sycamore Canyon route in RWGPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1334229 You do not need a fully suspended mountain bike or any particular mountain biking skills. We will help you get going. Any questions you have contact me by email. See you there! Joan Sauber

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Tuesday/Thursday Ride Changes and Additions
by sheri 17 Jun '12

17 Jun '12

It's Summer Solstice week!! Let's kick it off right! Beginning on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at Citbank, there will be an addition of a morning ride all summer long hosted by Sheri Leiken and Dennis Miller! Come ride a 25-35 mile ride at a 14-15+ mph avg... Routes given each week. On Thursday evenings, Sheri Felton will be taking over Jan's picnic ride! Let's come on out there and show some love and support of our new ride leader! Same picnic, some route changes, but same fun! So, mark your calendars! This TUESDAY MORNING, let's meet at the same place as our Saturday rides. We will ride the 7 min. Hill route. Tuesday morning 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. Sheri

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-16-12
by Norman Weir 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 6-16-12 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. Please not; this Saturday is the ride to Recovery Event sponsored by the Calabasas Sheriff Department. Some CVC members will be in attendance and there will be a tremendous amount of activity in the area. Saturday, 6-16-12: 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 continuing with their advancements and will concur Las Virgenes returning on Mulholland to Cornell. Re-group at De Anza Park for restroom and water Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/702127 Route 1: Malibu Lake, which include the rollers after Treasure Hills this will be leisure! http://ridewithgps.com/routes/381518 Gold Ride away and local rides: The local Gold Ride is going up Rock Store with several options, with Henry M: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1114070 Option one: Mulholland to Westlake Option Two Mulholland to upper Encinal to Little Sycamore and returning on Westlake, Option Three Mulholland to upper Encinal to Decker to Westlake and Hidden Valley. Red and Orange Away Rides: Away ride to Glendora Mountain Road Start:9:00am Glendora High School: Foothill Blvd. & Valley Center Dr., Glendora CA- parking lot on East side of Valley Center Dr. (south of school buildings) Away Ride Route:http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=1854 Red and Orange Local Rides: Up Stunt down Fernwood to Old Topanga and returning on Mulholland Local Ride Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1314452 Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Ride: De Anza Park and Back with A. J.. Social Ride: Las Virgene to Mulholland Route withDale S Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold rides Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Jan's Thursday Picnic Ride with Sherrie Felton 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. June 16th: Glendora Mountain Road. 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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Sunday Purple Ride
by Aj Johnson 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

De Anza Park & Back From Citi Bank we'll get over to Agoura Rd the usual way, out the back door of the center right on Townsgate, right on Lake View and turn left onto Agoura Rd. Then head to Kanan Rd and the first regroup on the far side of the intersection (please stay out of the road at any regroup). Carry on to a right on Malibu Hills just past the sheriff's bunker another right onto Calabasas Hills and right again on Lost Hills. Stop and regoup at De Anza Park and take care of... well whatever. Once we are ready do an about face and trace our way back to the start. Now park the bikes away and let's drink coffee and swap lies. NOW FOR ALL THE OFFICIAL STUFF... 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 but you must promise not to make fun of the ride leader if you drop them. 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 volunteer (slave) to help the 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, try something completely different, stay with the group, share some of your knowledge with the newbies and help the ride leader. 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 all the British memebers will still be there astonished that nobody else is riding what with the weather being so jolly. 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.. This is the time to brag and tell lies about what you did on the ride, a time honored tradition. 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.

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