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CVC RED Ride: Saturday, December 10th - PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Hi CVC Red Riders: - a Coast route is next in our East to West Red Ride rotation CVC Red Ride : Saturday, December 10th, 8:30am Westlake Village (Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: Agoura Rd. & Westlake Blvd.) Westlake -Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-PCH-Yerba Buena Loop around Westlake Lake ( from the East side) L on Westlake Blvd R Portero Rd. R Reino Rd. L Lynn/Portrero Continue through Dos Vientos & Portero Canyon 1st Re-group: CSCI College driveway L Hueneme Rd. L Las Posas L PCH 2nd Re-group: Sycamore Beach Park I choose Yerba Buena as a return route however there are other options should others so desire: Deer Creek Mulholland Hwy Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon See you 8:30am Sat. in Westlake Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Dec 10th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Dec 10th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Due to unforeseen conditions this previously posted route was changed after starting. Hopefully the winds will not be a factor and allow us to have a wonderful ride. Route: Potrero to Sana Rosa Road Return. Hi Everyone,On Saturday December 10th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through treasure hill to Down Potrero, stopping at Chanel Island University to re-group then riding to Lewis Road over to Pleasant Valley and stopping at the McDonald's on Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa Road North of the 101 for restrooms and water. continuing on Santa Rosa. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781818 First stop at Lake Sherwood, Fire Station for restrooms and water. We will re-group at the top of Treasure Hill. Next re-group at Chanel Island University. Last Stop and re-group at McDonald's on Santa Rosa Road, North of the 101 for R/R and water. 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 Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It 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. 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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Wed. afternoon landing ride
by sheri 06 Dec '11

06 Dec '11

Meeting at 3:30 at the Landing.. to ride no later than 3:35. We will do our Hidden Valley out and back. I can't wait for warmer days.. but... this is it for now! We will meet at the Landing Parking Lot,(off Lindero) at 3:30 and be ready to ride no later than 3:35. The sun will be shinning, and we will be pedaling our weekday legs!!!!!! This is an intermediate recreational ride around 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, 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 Please let me know if you plan on being there!

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CVC Tuesday night MTB Ride 6PM
by Kent Koral 04 Dec '11

04 Dec '11

Hey All, This week we will join forces with the Conejo MTB crew and ride Wildwood. We will meet at the West end of Arboles at Big Sky. I may not make it out this Tuesday. If I don't, have a great ride. Most of our rides are approximately 10-15 miles and last around 2 hours. The Tuesday MTB night ride is a moderate paced, ride so 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 Tuesday night. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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CVC Ride Recap for the Weekend/Week starting 12-3-11
by Kent Koral 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

Hi CVC'rs, The weekend is almost here and the weather, although a bit cooler, will be very nice. We have rides heading in about every direction so get your bike ready and lets go ride! Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride leaders 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 with Beth - Gold: Portrero/Santa Rosa Rd with Norm - Orange: Topanga/Old Topanga with Kent - Red: RockStore/Encinal/PCH/Mulholland with Jim Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Wildwood Loop with John - Social: Lang Ranch/North Ranch route with Adam Next Week: - Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride with Kent: See announcement on Sunday - 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 December 4th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday December 4th - 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 recovery ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). 25-30 miles max. and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. This week we will warm up by going around the lake and then towards Conejo School Road/La Granada pass through to Erbes. North down the hill on Erbes to Arboles where we will go up and around our Lang Ranch loop. >From there a slight climb up Westlake to Valley Spring where we will wind our way up and around County Club Drive back out to Kanan. Kanan to Fountainwood which we will use to connect back into Thousand Oaks Blvd. An optional Forest Cove - Reyes Adobe to Lake Lindero scenic ride and then back to socialize. 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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Sunday Purple Ride, December 4th-9 AM
by John Caffrey 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday December 4th- 9:00 am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Wildwood Loop Hi Purple Riders, This Sunday, we will ride out to Wildwood. 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 20.9 miles with only 1410 ft. of climbing. It'll be fun! 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 Sunday and make any necessary repairs. Afterward we can grab some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe'. See you Sunday! 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 See you Sunday! John Caffrey 805-231-0151 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 Red Ride: Saturday 12-3 Westlake Village-Rock Store-Encinal-PCH-Mulholland Hwy
by Jim Doane 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

Saturday, December, 3th 8:30am Westlake RED Ride - (Citibank Parking lot ) (Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s = North East Corner) Westlake Village-Rock Store- Encinal Canyons - PCH - Mulholland Hwy 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) Return to Westlake Village via' Mulholland Hwy After ride coffee & socializing - at the Natural Cafe' patio or the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf See you at 8:30am at the Westlake Citibank Parking lot Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride leader _

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride Dec 3rd 8:30am Old Agoura Loop
by Beth McElhenny 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride - Dec 3rd - 8:30 am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Old Agoura Loop Hi Purple Riders, This Saturday, we will ride our Old Agoura 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 15.9 miles with only 957 ft. of climbing. It'll be fun! Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 Please NOTE: If there are those who would like "more" we can discuss options Saturday morning. Options include: 1) Continue up Kanan to WL Blvd &/or 2) Continue for a loop around the lake. Those not wanting more, no worries! We'll make sure you don't over-do-it and get back per the designated route. 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. Afterward we can grab some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe'. See you Saturday! Things you need for every ride Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip See ya Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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Heads up in Hidden Valley
by John Caffrey 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

Hi Gang, I just took a spin through Hidden Valley and found lots of traffic from Westlake out to Sherwood. Tiger's Golf tournament over the next several days. Be careful of those golf spectators as they like to consume a few, think how much you would drink if you were watching golf??? Be Safe, John

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