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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 2nd 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 30 May '12

30 May '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday June 2nd 8:30 AM*** Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * **** NEW RIDE!!! *Route: Chatsworth Resevoir Loop- Out on Agoura Rd. through Calabasas, Up Valley Circle, Around the Reservoir, Down Valley Circle, Back on on Agoura Rd. (Extra Miles--Lake Loop). * *Water: At the Baseball Fields after Van Owen (mile 16) & (mile 26).* * * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956667 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups and depart. 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 in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag). Please make sure your bike is in working condition as well. *This is a "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 pump (or the like). 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 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. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!!

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride June 2 8:30 AM 2 NEW routes
by Beth McElhenny 30 May '12

30 May '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride June 2, 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot: Westlake Blvd & Agoura Road (Citibank / Sprouts Parking lot) Route 1: Old Agoura Loop, with variables! http://ridewithgps.com/routes/957962 Route 2: Chatsworth Reservoir Loop http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956667 Hi Purple Riders, This Saturday the Purples will have TWO routes to choose from! This should bring in some of the much requested variations and new scenery! Recommendation: PAIR UP! Route 1 runs close to our common stomping grounds, but takes some new streets! There are many options for those who wish to add on to their miles - and options for those who don't. :-) Beth will lead this route! Route 2 runs East out Agoura Road (as you've all done), then thru Calabasas, and up around the Chatsworth Reservoir! The beauty here is that the route is a very straight shot, so you may choose to turn around at any point without fear of getting lost. KNOW YOUR LIMITS! This will be an awesome route for those ready for the extra miles this weekend! This is the same route as the GOLD ride, but Purple riders should be sure to stick together and go at the pace they are comfortable with. Contact me directly if you want to "lead" this route. We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. Please come EARLY for parking! 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-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip CVC Purple Team! :-) Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - North Ranch
by Jan Grant 30 May '12

30 May '12

*The weather should be perfect! C'mon out for a really social ride! AND, be ready to PICNIC this time!!! ;-)* *Thursday, May 31st, 5:30 p.m.* (Around-the-lakers can start at any time -** *** picnic @ ~7:00)* * Westlake Village Start* (directions below) *Route: North Ranch - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd, right to Lakeview, left to T.O., left to Westlake, right to Kanan, right to T.O., left past Agoura High School to Chesebro to Agoura Rd, right to Lindero, left and back to start.* 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. Picnic is here after the ride.) *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. *******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. *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.* Jan Grant

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday June 2nd 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 30 May '12

30 May '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday June 2nd 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Las Virgenes, stopping at San Juan Bautista De Anza Park for R/R and Water, Right on Mulholland up Rock Store with four return options see below: Hi Everyone, On Saturday June 2nd. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding from the start location to San Juan Bautista De Anza Park for water and R/R then proceeding to make a Right on Mulholland, up Rock Store. I will be descending Lower Encinal to the Coast and returning on Mulholland. However here are alternates: Alternate routes: Ø Continue on Mulholland to Westlake. Ø Upper Encinal to Lechusa and back on Decker/Westlake Ø Add little sycamore for additional climbing. Ø To the coast and back up Mulholland. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1256131 Option including little sycamore: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969382 Regroups: ü De Anza Park R/R and Water ü Top of Rock Store. ü Upper Encinal at Lechusa those returning on Decker will make a right at this intersection. ü Leo Carrillo Sate Park: entrance on the right before PCH and Mulholland: Water and R/R. Next water stop on Decker after the first stinger. 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.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 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. 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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CVC Red Ride : Saturday, 6-2-12 : Westlake-Rock Store-Latigo & back -OR ....PCH Return Routes
by Jim Doane 30 May '12

30 May '12

Hi CVC Red Riders: For those of us staying local and not riding this Sat.'s Ojai Century, the next Red Ride in rotation is: Latigo down & back Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 CVC Red Ride 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot (NE Corner of Agoura/Hampshire Rd.s/Westlake Blvd.) Official Announced Red Ride..... 1) Up and down Latigo Canyon to PCH - back up Latigo Canyon - then back to Westlake 1st re-group : Calimigos Ranch - water stop - at driveway "Y" just off Mulholland 2nd re-group : Top of Latigo overlook before finalk descent to PCH 3rd re-group: at turn around spot at PCH 4th re-group: at top of 2nd summit - before descent back to Calimigos Ranch 5th re-group: at Calimigos Ranch water stop 2) Other options from the top of Rock Store should you not choose our Latigo route........ 2) Across Mulholland Hwy -descend Upper Encinal Canyon and down Lower Encinal Canyon to PCH 3) Across and down entire Mulholland Hwy to PCH to Leo Carrillo Campground Then from Leo Carrillo Campground.... Choose a return route back up and over to Westlake Village. Deer Creek Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon After ride coffee & socializing - Natural Cafe' and/or other food/beverage establishments within walking distance of your parked car. 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. UPCOMING RIDES & EVENTS: June Away Ride reminder: We are putting together the logistics for the: 6-16th ( 3rd Sat.) : Glendora Mt. Road - Mt. Baldy Village - Claremont-Glendora We are planning on having a generous person drive a SAG vehicle accompaning us for water, snacks & supplies Sat. 6-9-12 at 2:00pm is our previously announced Malibu & Wine ( Malibu Golf Course) "Happy Retirement- moving to Montana" party for CVC Picnic ride Czar : Jan Grant Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain

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Tuesday Evening Novice MTB ride, Los Robles Trail, Space mountain, 6:00pm start
by Lee Cole 29 May '12

29 May '12

Sorry about the late notice. I was without a connection and left my phone at home. Meeting this week at Los Robles Trail, (Space Mountain). End of Moorpark Road, South of the 101 Freeway. http://goo.gl/maps/KqNt Start time is 6:00pm We will decide the route when we are there. 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 or phone. See you there! Lee Cole (805) 732-5982 lee(a)bicyclingpenguin.org

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Cvc Tuesday MTB ride
by Kent Koral 28 May '12

28 May '12

This week we are riding space mountain. Meet at 6 pm at the trailhead at the south end of Moorpark rd. -- Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, June 3rd at 3pm (correct date)
by henry montalvo 28 May '12

28 May '12

*CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, June 3rd at 3pm Meeting at Bennett Park, Off Agoura Rd in Thousand Oaks* It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home and bring the T-shirts & Kids. Please come and join me at *Bennett Park, Sunday Jun 3rd at 3pm*. If you were there last time, you know how much FUN it was. *The Route: Bennett Park to Three Springs Park and back. The distance is a safe 6.1 miles.* Click on the link to see the route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1214420 There are plenty of options to extend your ride, if you feel you need more time on the bike. The *Fun Ride* is designed to be a stress free, community and neighborhood focused ride that teaches our family & friends that you don’t have to wear a jersey to ride the streets of the Conejo Valley. It is a mixed level ride for both adults and kids. 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... - 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 babysitting 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 <310-753-1265>

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CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, June 6th 3pm (SAVE THE DATE)
by henry montalvo 28 May '12

28 May '12

*CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, June 6th at 3pm* *Meeting at** Bennett Park*, *Off Agoura Rd in Thousand Oaks* It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home and bring the T-shirts & Kids. Please come and join me at *Bennett Park, Sunday Jun 6th at 3pm*. If you were there last time, you know how much FUN it was. *The Route: Bennett Park to Three Springs Park and back.* *The distance is a safe 6.1 miles.* Click on the link to see the route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1214420 There are plenty of options to extend your ride, if you feel you need more time on the bike. ** The *Fun Ride* is designed to be a stress free, community and neighborhood focused ride that teaches our family & friends that you don’t have to wear a jersey to ride the streets of the Conejo Valley. It is a mixed level ride for both adults and kids. 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... - 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 babysitting 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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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 5-12-12
by Norman Weir 25 May '12

25 May '12

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 5-12-12 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. Saturday, 5-26-12: 8:30am Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) · Purple Ride : Petting Zoo loop Beth M · Gold Ride: Mulholland to Seven Minute Hill returning through Calabasas with Henry M · Orange Ride: Simi Valley through Box Canyon returning through Calabasas with Norm W · Red Ride: JBDA Park –Mulholland- up Piuma to Fernwood returning on Old Topanga with Jim D Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot · Purple Ride: Route Carlisle Canyon with A.J. · Social Ride: Route Oak Canyon ParkDale S Next Week: · Tuesday and Thursday PM Red and Gold rides · Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced · Jan's Thursday Picnic Ride · Monday Memorial Day Rides for all Levels. 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: Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 27th, breakfast from 7:00-9:00 AM we will be in the parking lot of City Electric at the corner of Townsgate Rd. & Lakefield Rd. serving pancakes to members and their family until 9:00 AM; however, the races continues until 5:00 PM. Come out and enjoy a pancake feast and fast moving bicycles. Watch the CVC race team perform at their best at a social event with your family. Don't forget to bring your bike! If you are driving to the location, please park in the Citibank parking lot and walk to the location. You may also choose to ride over following the social ride. Family Fun Ride: June 3rd 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. Classic Bicycle Ride:July 22nd Classic Bicycle ride with Robert Muzio, which starts at 9:00 AM from Citi Bank. This is the time to ride your classic collection and have other admire them. All that is required is your classic bicycle a helmet and a wiliness to have a fun and enjoyable ride. 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 9th: 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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