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Cruisin' the Conejo, May 5, 2012
by Lee Cole 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

To all the CVC members, We are excited to announce the 28th edition of our annual Cruisin' the Conejo <http://www.cvcbike.org/?page_id=35> cycling event. This event will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Cruisin' the Conejo <http://www.cvcbike.org/?page_id=35> is one of Southern California's premier bicycling gatherings that attract over 1,300 riders of all ages and experience levels, who partake in rides from 12 to 100 miles in length. The Cruisin' Expo is a presentation of independent vendors who offer a variety of things related to cycling including bikes, cycling tours, clothing and accessories in addition to our raffle, music and lunch. Exciting improvements to this year's event are: * The Vendor/Expo area will be expanded and located adjacent to registration. That will provide participants with convenient access to a wide range of products and materials. * At pre-registration on Friday night, we are offering a tri-tip barbecue or spaghetti dinner; the vendor expo area will be open and a raffle for prizes will be held. This will be a Friday night party for those partaking in the pre-registration festivities. Dinner is $7.00 for either and are pre-ordered at Bike Reg <https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15732>. A custom designed event jersey, fabricated by Hincapie, will be available for purchase. The cut-off for purchasing is Monday, March 19th. Only a specified number of Cruisin' jerseys are ordered, so in order to obtain one of these limited edition jerseys you must act now. When they are gone, they are gone. Get them online at BikeReg <https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15732>. Member participation: In order to successfully orchestrate an event of this magnitude, the involvement of many people is necessary. Therefore, member's assistance is crucial and appreciated. Please join the excitement by volunteering for the event. Contact Sheri Leiken at osheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net to offer your assistance and obtain a volunteer position. Thank you for participation in making this event successful and supporting our club. The Cruisin' Team */REGISTER TODAY/* <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=0gfDoLPwdUe-CX1-y7cdGA…> *for CRUSIN' the CONEJO* Description: http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/r.aspx?ref_id=8g8AV-WxA0SW9Bvc8-Tv3Q&rnd… <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=0gfDoLPwdUe-CX1-y7cdGA…> *Friday pre-registration expo, raffle prizes, spaghetti dinner or BBQ Tri-tip sandwiches */CLICK HERE <http://kcb.bikelink.com/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=EZDQkxNOi0W4hYKhLmAI8Q…>/*for more information***

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Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 3-10-12
by Kent Koral 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Hi CVC'rs, Wow, are we lucky to live in SoCal or what!!! The weather will be beautiful and warm and we have a huge amount of riding to chose from. Some of you I see are traveling up to Solvang for the ride this weekend. You are scoring perfect Solvang Century conditions as long as the breezes stay light. Have fun! Also, as y'all know, the CVC's annual *Cruisin' the Conejo Charity Ride* is coming up on May 5th. We need all the volunteers we can get so PLEASE get in touch with Sheri Leiken, our Cruisin' volunteer coordinator, or one of the Cruisin' section leaders (see their individual announcements) to get on board.* Remember, The *CVC* only exists because of volunteers like you. *So, come join in the fun and we will continue to have one of the premier cycling events in Southern California. Another great ride success last weekend was our monthly *CVC Family Fun Ride *. This ride, led by Henry continues to be a big hit. Last week we had a nice turnout and a great time was had by all. Reminder: Next Saturday we will be having our Santa Clarita away ride. Look for Jim's announcement next week. Wait! I almost forgot!! Don't forget (like me) that the time changes this weekend. And that means the Tuesday and Thursday road rides start back up. Keep an eye out for the ride captains announcements. 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: Hidden Valley out & back with Beth - Gold: Tierra Rejada loop with Henry - Orange: Portrero/PCH/Mulholland with Norm - Red: Rock Store/Encinal/PCH/Choice of returns with Jonathon and Howard Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Hidden Valley O/B With Kelly - Social: North TO/Lynn Ranch with Dale S Next Week: - Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride with Kent: See announcement on Monday - Tuesday and Thursday Gold and Red Rides - Sheri's Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride: See Announcement on Monday 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 Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 818-802-0826

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride, 9:00am
by Lee Cole 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

**CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, March - 11th - 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 ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. Up in the rotation this week is the popular Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride. For those that have not ridden this route before we climb North up Westlake to Arboles. A quick hop over to Pederson and around to Big Sky / Wildwood Park. We then cut through the residential area of Thousand Oaks to avoid Lynn Road where we end up in Lynn Ranch. A couple return options exist with a final cut through at what I call Pentagon Park back to Village Glen Plaza. See you there! Dale Smith After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. There are 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./

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Sunday, March 11, 2012 - Purple Ride at 9:00 AM - Hidden Valley
by Kelly Pacillas 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Happy Thursday to YOU! We have a fabulous Purple ride on tap this Sunday...Hidden Valley, out and back! Click on this link to print out a ride slip ( http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303590) and get ready to ride PURPLE MANIA!! Since we are all familiar with this route, lets use this time to fine tune our riding skills... Cadence Hydration while riding Road etiquette (not riding in the road, 2 to 3 deep) We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 9:00 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. 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. CVC Purple Team! :-) Kelly Pacillas 818-564-9260

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Club Ride Needs You! CRUISIN' THE CONEJO
by sheri 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

Hi CVC Members, Are you ready to volunteer? We need each and every one of our members involved in this year's Cruisin The Conejo! May 5th, 2012 We have over 200 volunteer spots to fill! Please volunteer for as many as you can! We need so many people on the day of the actual ride, that as an incentive to step up and help your club, the ride leaders will be leading the actual ride the weekend before so all of you can do it! Please let me know what position you are interested in and I will plug you in where I can. We need multiple people for the positions listed. If possible, let me know if you are available for 2 spots. For example, if you are doing Saturday morning registration, timewise, you can still do a rest stop. If you have helped in the past, we are not assuming you will be available to help again, (but we want you!) So... please let us know! Friday evening workers will need to be able to arrive by 4:00 at latest. (set up earlier) We need Saturday morning people as early as 6:00. Think of all the rides you go on... it takes a lot of work, a lot of hands, and a major team effort! Let's make Cruisin one of the best rides around!! I realize we are ahead and some of you may not know your schedule, but you can let me know ANYTIME! With over 200 positions, please know we need you! Please email your requests, and any questions. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer Positions! Prior to Cruisin: Press Releases Course Markers set up/order dumpsters t-shirt sorting Friday set up, unload Friday night registration Friday night t-shirt distribution jersey distribution information/greeter set up signs pick up truck rental and drive chairs/tables, etc (return Monday) Saturday set up Saturday morning registration t-shirt distribution jersey distribution information/greeter rest stops, (over 20 people needed) cheer coordinator expo workers (raffle tickets, logging, etc.) rest stop runners trash patrol toilet maintain set up signs HAM radio SAG incident reports sweeper photographer video guided ride parking traffic control road hazards runners(could be running to rest stops, or store, or to another leader) top of Potrero Warning clean up take down signs load truck

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CVC Gold Ride, Saturday 3-10-2012, 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by henry montalvo 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 10th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) *** *Route: Tierra Rejada Loop- Up Westlake across Avenida de los Arboles, up the Norwegian Grade via Moorpark Rd, across Tierra Rejada, up Madera/Olsen cross the Hwy 23 at Sunset Hills, Down Erbes to Hillcrest back on School Road, and a Lake Loop via Triunfo* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956598> As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. 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 valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. *This is not a "no 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 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 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 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. See you there, Henry Montalvo 310-753-1265

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 10th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 10th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Potrero to Hueneme to Naval Air Rd (this road is not on the Que Sheet) to PCH Returning on Mulholland. additional mileages add lake laps. Weather forecast is for 74 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone,On Saturday March 10th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Potrero to PCH and Returning on Mulholland. First re-group at Chanel Island University, Next re-group at Sycamore Beach for Rest Rooms and water. Last restrooms and water before the climb ar Leo Carrillo Beach. Please be careful descending Potrero and do not pass on the decent turns. Please use the restroom before departing or at Fire Station 33. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/983715 First re-group at Chanel Island University Next re-group at Sycamore Beach. Make sure to have water before climbing Mulholland at Leo. 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 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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Wed. afternoon Landing ride
by sheri 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

We will meet tomorrow at 3:30 and take off by 3:35, (earliest I can do). Let's go ride the Westlake/Arboles route. It will be cool, but not supposed to be too windy and it is a good route for that! (though I like it around 80!) The Landing is at the end (almost) of Lindero in the shopping center. We park by the end of the lot closest to the street. Anyone is welcome to come along for a mid-week spin. This is an intermediate recreational ride right now around 20-25 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe time. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads or is terribly windy, 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. Come on and ride with us! Sheri 818 621-1713

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CVC Red Ride, 3-10-12 : Westlake Village-Rock Store-Encinal-PCH-Leo Carrillo
by Jim Doane 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

Hi CVC Red Riders : I'm going to be in Sacramento this Sat.. In my absence, our other Red Ride Leaders: Jonathan W., Howard L and Nick S. have volunteered to co-operately lead the Red Ride this week They agreed upon the following Red Ride route Saturday, March 10th 8:30am CVC RED Ride - (Citibank/Sprouits Parking lot ) (Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s = North East Corner) Westlake Village-Rock Store- Encinal Canyons - PCH + Return choices Ride over to Malibou Lake & then up Mulholland Hwy - Rock Store Climb to top: ( 1st 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 ( 2nd re-group spot) >From Leo Carrillo Campground re-group: decide upon return to Westlake route options from there: Mulholland Hwy Yerba Buena Deer Creek/Yerba Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon After ride coffee, food & socializing - at the Natural Cafe' patio or the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Don't forget to "Spring Ahead" one hour on Saturday night/Sunday Morning. Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain

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CVC Purple CORRECTED Mar 10th 8:30am Carlisle Canyon
by Beth McElhenny 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

Sorry folks - I sent out the 17th's ride for this weekend by accident!!! Thank you for understanding...! (But at least you have a heads up now for some awesomeness planned!) Greetings CVC Purple riders, friends and family!!! This Saturday March 10th Purple Ride takes us to Carlisle Canyon, out and back. It is only 13.3 miles but several extension options are available. You can add in some Hidden Valley scenery or add a lake loop a the end depending on what the group wants to do. Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289395 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. 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. CVC Purple Team! :-) Have Fun On Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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