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CVC Red Ride 8-27-11 :Westlake Lake-Westlake Blvd-Mulholland Hwy-PCH-Lower & Upper Encinal Canyons-Rock Store-Westlake
by Jim Doane 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Hi AllThis Saturday, 8-27-11 is our Annual CVC Member's Picnic ( see Adam's previous email) For this week's Red Ride - I propose that we ride the following ride so that we'll have time to get back and ready for our picnic Saturday, August 27th: 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Market Parking lot ( NE corner: Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) Westlake Lake-Westlake Blvd.-Mulholland Hwy-PCH-Lower & Upper Encinal Canyons Rock Store descent-Malibou Lake-Cornell-Westlake Around Westlake Lake Up Westlake Blvd. ( 1st re-group spot at top) Across Mulholland Hwy Descend Mulholland Hwy to PCH ( 2nd re-group spot : Leo Carrillo Campground Parking lot) Ascend lower Encinal Canyon- then descend Upper Encinal Canyon & up other side ( 3rd re-group spot at the Encinal "Y")Ride East on Mulholland Hwy Descend Rock Store Ride East to Malibou Lake Cornell Way back to Westlake Village See you Sat. at 8:30am Jim Doane -CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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Tuesday Evening Gold Ride, Citibank, 5:15 pm start
by Lee Cole 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Citibank start 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). Dale Smith will lead the ride. Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. 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 Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982 Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Aug 13th-830 AM
by Beth McElhenny 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Aug 13th-830 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Hi Purple Riders, This week Beth McElhenny will lead our ride. This ride has been modified due to construction (that I'm aware of) on Kanan > T.O. Blvd. If you know of construction that will interfere with this route please let me know ASAP! 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 24.9 miles with 1448 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/652523 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. (We need someone to "Sweep" as Gary is out of town...any volunteers?) Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. Please check your bike prior to Saturday and make any necessary repairs. 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 Rolling foward...! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186 (c)

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday August 21st - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday August 21st - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Reyes Adobe / Lindero MUP Come out and join us for a local social paced ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 25-30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. The plan for this Sunday is to head North on Reyes Adobe, cut through the school which puts us on Lindero Cyn., where we will find our way to the Multi Use Path that meanders through Oak Canyon Park. >From there we can take the not too traveled residential side streets to work our way South which puts us at Chumash Park all without having to ride on Kanan. Once there we can choose the return route and/or extension (I.e. Agoura with a Carlisle Canyon loop, Thousand Oaks Blvd to Forrest Cove Park pass though or a Malibou Lake loop). This route uses lightly traveled roads that avoid the traffic of the major streets. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Aug 21st - 9:00 AM
by brian davies 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Aug 21st - 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings, This week's Sunday Purple Ride takes us on the Malibou Lake Loop. It is 19.2 miles, with around 1200ft of climbing - all rollers or not much worse! Brian will handle the leading and we can designate a sweep on Sunday. Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/381518 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. 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. Above all, let's have Fun!!

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Week Starting 8-20-11 CVC Ride Recap
by Kent Koral 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

Hi Everyone, Well, as most of you know from Jim's post, this Saturday is the Cool Breeze Ride and will be considered our monthly away ride. Most of the ride leaders and many of our members will be participating. This is a great ride. Cool weather, beautiful scenery and many well supported route options. I'll be there and I hope y'all decide to join us. For more information, see Jim's Away Ride email from 8-15-11 The online registration is closed but day of registrations will be available. For more info go to the ride website at http://www.cibike.org/cool-breeze.html For those that want to stay local and ride, you can meet up at our usual rides start at the Citibank/Sprouts parking for an 8:30am ride start, break up into respective groups and pick routes among yourselves. Also, don't forget the rest of the weeks ride options: - The Sunday Social with Adam - The Tuesday and Thursday Red and Gold PM Rides with Jim and Lee/Dale - The Thursday Picnic Ride with Jan - The Wednesday Afternoon Landing ride with Sheri will be swinging back onto the schedule in the next few weeks. Look for her announcements Be reminded that the CVC Tuesday AM ride with Sheri and Dennis will be going on hiatus for the school year but will still run occasionally. Look for announcements. 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 you Soon, Kent Koral CVC Ride Director

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - Hidden Valley loop
by Jan Grant 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

*Should be great weather tomorrow evening! C'mon out and join us! * *Thursday, August 18th, 5:30 p.m.* (Around-the-lakers can start at any time -***** picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start* (directions below) *Route: Hidden Valley - Triunfo to Westlake to Potrero, Lake Sherwood Drive, Potrero, Hidden Valley Road and same way back, and around Westlake lake on return…approximately 20 miles.* 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.) *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. (where the cars are parked). *******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*. Also, feel free to pass the information on to friends, family and S.O's. Everyone is welcome. Jan Grant

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Tuesday Evening Gold Ride, Citibank, 5:15 pm start
by Lee Cole 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Citibank start 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). Dale Smith will lead the ride. Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. 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 Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982 Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com

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2011 CVC Summer Club BBQ - August 27th - RSVP Required (Final chance to RSVP)
by Adam Winer 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Last summer the club held its first and highly successful summer club BBQ. We had 90 club members and their families join for a fun filled afternoon/evening for good food with good friends. Read about last years BBQ and see pictures at http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=2813 *** Over 100 RSVPs have been received. Save the Date! Saturday, August 27, 2011 - (3:30pm - Sunset) Oak Canyon Community Park - 5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park (On Kanan just East of Lindero). This year we have both Pavilions reserved which is at the top level of the park. Map: http://bit.ly/clQU5h The club will buy meats to BBQ (Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, etc) with all the condiments as well as water/sodas. Members, feel free to bring you favorite side dishes or desserts to share. ** Please RSVP to me personally if you are planning on attending so that we can get an accurate count of guests. Please note this is an exclusive invite to current active CVC members and family only. If you are not a current CVC member and would like to join or renew membership, you can do so now by following the below link: https://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12216 Additional Information: #1 You may wonder how many people to plan for in regards to the side dishes or desserts that 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. #2 NO alcohol is allowed on park property. #3 Yes, you must RSVP if you plan to attend. We need accurate counts in order to know how much meat to purchase #4 If you are a vegetarian or vegan, please let me know so options can be planned accordingly. #5 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 ask! There is an optional and educational event, immediately following the club BBQ. See some things you never thought you could see..... GALAXIES - NEBULAS - GLOBULAR CLUSTERS. Wear warm cloths and be prepared to be Amazed! NO EQUIPMENT OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Oak Canyon Astronomy Group presents, "The Star Party" which starts at 8 pm in the upper parking lot of the park from 8 until 11 pm. Last time there were about 30 different scopes to look through. Park lights will be turned off to give maximum night vision for viewing. If you have telescope equipment you will be able to park in the upper parking lot. All others please park in the lower lot near rest rooms. Red Flashlights Only Please and Parking Lights Only for upper parking lot. Those with equipment try and arrive 30 minutes before sunset to setup. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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SATURDAY, 8-20-11 CVC Away Ride: Cool Breeze Rides
by Jim Doane 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Hi All Following up on my previous emails about the Cool Breeze rides (38, 63, 102,125 miles) in Ventura as our August Away Rides for this coming Saturday ... The Channel Islands Bike Club's website: cibike.org states : " the ride is full but will have "day of", on site registrations available for $85." So if you're not already registered on line and wish to ride this ride, I assume that you'll be able to register that morning. RE: a CVC group start time for the various ride lengths : Because this is a FOUR ride route event with a lot of participants, it is difficult to get everyone together for a group start because there are those waiting in line for registration, bathroom, etc. while others are ready to go. The most efficient & objective way I've decided is to announce a start time & place and trust we'll do what we can to be there on time and ride together: The Ride Start location is on the driveway in front of the Registration Bldg. - probably best place to group & watch for others is on the South Side Ride Start Times: Inevitably there are those that have already decided upon their own personal start times but since we are a group, I'll propose the following Double Metric 7:00am Century : 7:15am Metric: 7:30am 38 : 8:00am The best way to find each other either at the start or mid-ride is to wear your CVC Club clothing At the rest stops is another way to find other club members Driving tip: Trying to exit at Stanley Ave. off the Northbound #33 is very backed up near ride time Two alternatives: 1) Go to the next exit: Shell Rd. - then drive back South on Ventura Ave to Right on Stanley Ave. 2) Exit #101 at California St. in Ventura - drive over to Ventura Ave. and then North to Left on Stanley Ave. See you in Ventura on Saturday, 8-20-11 Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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