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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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CVC Saturday Purple Mar 10th 8:30 am Old Agoura CCW & PLUS
by Beth McElhenny 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Purple Mar 10th 8:30 am Old Agoura CCW & PLUS Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Old Agoura Loop - Counter-clockwise Hi Purple Riders, Get ready for this Saturday....! I will be sweeping the GOLD ride. We need someone to LEAD the Purple route, which will follow most of the Gold route, so....if you're fast enough, you'll be sweeping the Golds with ME! :-D Since most of you have ridden this route with me in the past, you can choose to go our regular ride up over Kanan to fly down Westlake Blvd at the end. PAIR UP like we've done the past two weeks - I think this is working out very well to meet individual needs for speed! Below are the links to the Ride With GPS website that will show you both routes. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The PURPLE ride is 15.9 miles with only 957 ft. of climbing. Please look at the GOLD Map, too! You can choose to ride around the lake at the beginning, right behind the Gold riders, but skip the winding streets (hehehe) to meet back up on Agoura Road! Ditto for going up the first part of Kanan! LOTS OF OPTIONS for a Great Purple Adventure this Saturday! Here is the PURPLE ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 Here is the GOLD ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/957962 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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CVC Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Ride 3-6-12 6PM
by Kent Koral 05 Mar '12

05 Mar '12

Calling all CVC MTB'rs, This Tuesday we are riding Wildwood. We will meet at the west end of Arboles at 6PM. We will determine route at that time. Most of our rides are approximately 10 miles and last under 2 hours. The Tuesday MTB night ride is a intermediate paced ride. lets stay together and have a fun safe time. Be sure to have a light capable of lighting a dark trail and lasting at least 2.5 hours and bring a spare tube & pump at a minimum. See you out there. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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CVC Away Ride, 3-17-12 Santa Clarita -Acton-Aliso Canyon-Acton-Santa Clarita
by Jim Doane 04 Mar '12

04 Mar '12

Hi CVC'ers:In consultation with your club's ride team, we've decided to postpone March's Away Ride to the THIRD Saturday (the 17th - St Pat's Day)Why ?- I'm going to be out of town next Sat. and also next week is the Solvang Centurythat I understand quite a few club members ( and potential away riders) are planning on riding. Usually around this time of year the conditions are ideal for our Santa Clarita - Acton - Santa Clarita ride.Our newly established standard is for us to announce these rides more than 30 days in advance which we will be doing on future rides.For this month however this is probably the last month we can plan this ride do to heat & wind conditions.We do reserve the right to cancel and re-schedule another ride should the 5 day forecast indicate unfavorable wind conditions for this area. This ride route has Gold, Orange & Red Ride options ( adding Aliso Canyon to Angeles Forest Hwy back to Acton) FYI: We are anticipating having Gold, Orange & Red Ride leaders there. The Santa Clarita-Acton-Santa Clarita ride is "Local Ride" #14 on our club website: cvcbike.org 50 mi. drive from Thous. Oaks ( same as Santa Barbara's distance) - Sand Canyon exit off #14 Frwy ( see website for more details) Basic Ride: 42.5 miles 2681' climbing Red Ride add-on(s): Aliso Canyon to Angeles Forest Hwy (2nd Optional add-on- Mt Emma-Palmdale area) back to Acton - then Sierra Hwy back to S. Clarita following the same route as the Gold-Orange rides 1st option: 13.8 additional miles with additional 2,000 ft. mi climbing Total Red Ride would then be 56.3 miles with 4,600' climbing 2nd option : adds another 10-12 miles? maybe another 800' climbing? After Ride group lunch: Route #66 Cafe/Diner in Santa Clarita Green beer for Sat Pat's Day - anyone? Jim Doane

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Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 3-3-12
by Kent Koral 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Hi CVC'rs, Finally we are inching are way closer to the weekend and it is shaping up to be a nice one as long as those pesky winds don't come on too strong. 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 Captainss 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: Cornell/Rockstore/Westlake/Carlisle with Sheri - Orange: Balcam/Somis (tentitive depending on wind) with Norm - Red: Las Virgenes/RockStore/Latigo Down & Up with Jim Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Petting Zoo With Kelly - Social: Malibou Lake loop with Dale - Fun Ride at 2 PM: Triunfo Park with Henry Next Week: - Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride with Kent: See announcement on Monday - 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 -- Sunday March 4th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday March 4th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) I would like to welcome Dale Smith as our new Social Ride Captain! I Please welcome Dale let him know if you would be willing to help out on Sundays with co-leading, sweeping, etc. 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. With Mulholland nicely paved from Las Virgenes to Westlake now, let's do our Malibou Lake route this weekend, either in the normal or reverse direction. The normal direction takes us down Agoura Rd. to a re-group at De Anza Park. South, down Las Virgenes to Mulholland. Lake Vista Dr. and around Malibou Lake, returning via Cornell. The reverse direction is to ride out to Mulholland Hwy via Cornell and do a loop around Malibou Lake. Then head East down Mulholland Hwy towards Las Virgenes where we will return via Agoura Road. Several optional return routes are available depending on what everyone feels like. 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.

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CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, Mar 4th at 2pm -- Triumfo Park
by henry montalvo 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

*CVC FUN RIDE* - *Just a reminder. As you're making your plans for the weekend. * Leave the clips & spandex at home and bring the T-shirts & Kids. Please come and join me at *Triunfo Park on Sunday, Mar 4th at 2pm*. If you were there last time, you know how much FUN it was. The Route: *Triumfo Community Park to The Landing *at Westlake and back. The distance is a safe 5.3 miles. The Fun Ride is designed to be a stress free, community and neighborhood focused ride that teaches our families and friends that you don’t have to wear a jersey to ride the streets of the Conejo Valley. It is a mixed level ride with both adults and kids participating. Keeping that in mind, we will try to keep the pace leisurely but not lazy; fun but not fast. I hate to be a wet blanket, but please review the notices below. Click on the link to see the route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/965842 There are plenty of option to extend your ride, if you feel you need more time on the bike. Please note the inclement weather policy applies. Route and distance subject to change based on weather conditions (e.g. wind, temperature, etc...) This ride is NOT appropriate for bikes with training wheels. ALL Children must be accompanied by an adult (no baby sitting please). ALL riders must have a helmet. 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. Hope to see you there, Henry Montalvo Fun Ride Leader 310-753-1265

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Purple Ride - Sunday, March 4th at 9:00 AM
by Kelly Pacillas 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

Hi CVC!!! This Sunday, March 4th at 9:00 AM, we will be riding to the petting zoo! We will head out to Cornell via Thousand Oaks Blvd to Driver to Chesebro. All this to avoid the ugly road on Agoura! For a detailed route after you reach Cornell, click on this link... http://ridewithgps.com/routes/971584 We are still looking for members to step-up and join the Purple Ride Leaders rotation! Please let me know if you would like to lead this Sundays ride..... 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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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 3rd 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 3rd 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) *** *Route: Rock Store Direct via Cornell w/ Carlyle Extension (Gold Plus possible extensions Upper Encinal or Treasure Hill/Hidden Valley) * *33.3 Miles; approx. 2,832 ft. of climbing* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956614 *This weeks GOLD Ride Leader will be Sheri Leiken, assisted by Dale Smith, with Henry Montalvo as the sweeper.* As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our prerideannouncements 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 3rd 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 3rd 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) In preparation for the upcoming Sulvang Century many have requested more millage. Here is your answer: however, reluctant due to possible winds. Excessive wind will change this route. Current forecast calls for wind of 14 MPH with gust of 27 MPH and a high temperature of 74 Deg. Possible wind alternate route is listed below. Route: Potrero, Lewis, Los Angeles, Bradley/Balcom, Stockton, Broadway this route does not include the Balcom Wall.Weather forecast is for a high of 74 Deg. and Breezy, at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone,On Saturday March 3rd. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Potrero to Lewis to Pleasant Valley stopping at the McDonald's for R/R and water, over to Lewis if weather allows, through Broadway back through Read Bypass and Erbes. Please use the restroom before departing or at Fire Station 33?. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/947213 Possible alternate route if excessively windy http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969382 This route provide options to make the ride short or longer depend on wind and still get some work in. First re-group at Chanel Island University Second re-group at the McDonald's on Pleasant Valley North of the 101 please use R/R and fill water bottles. Re-group at Balcom and Stockton. Re-group at McDonald's on the North East intersection of Spring and Los Angeles. 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 OrangeRide 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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