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CVC Saturday Purple Ride Jan 14th 8:30 AM Carlisle Canyon
by Beth McElhenny 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride Jan 14th 8:30 AM Carlisle Canyon Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings, This week's Saturday 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 Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slipPlease remember to park on the Westlake Blvd side - away from the Sprouts Market. Arrive EARLY as we are supposed to LEAVE at 8:30am promptly...after all the speedsters roll out... ;-) See you there! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC January Away Ride : 1-14-12 Ventura-Lake Casitas-Carpenteria-Montecito-Ventura
by Jim Doane 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

Hi Gold, Orange & Red club riders: Away Ride info. for this Saturday, 1-14th. ( 9:00am start time to allow for the 30 min driving time from Thous. Oaks) Note that the ride options available on this Away Ride correspond to the standard ride definitions of our different Club's colored rides. ( Purple, Gold, Orange & Red) Note also that vehicle parking is limited in the Mission Park parking lot -(group meeting place) - however there are parking spaces on adjoining streets- then ride your bike to the start. Saturday, 1-14-12 9:00am CVC Away Ride: Ventura - Lake Casitas-Carpenteria-Montecito-Ventura 9:00am Mission Park Parking lot, Ventura, CA (see driving directions** below) >From this location there are several ride options consistent with our Gold, Orange & Red Ride definitions : (in increasing order of miles & difficulty) : Ventura to Ojai & return = 20+ mi. ( mostly on bikepath) Ventura, Ojai, Dennision Grade, Santa Paula, Ventura ( 50 mi.) Ventura, Lake Casitas, Carpenteria, Ventura ( 40 + mi.- depending on where you turn back) Ventura, Lake Casitas, Carpenteria, Montecito, Ventura ( 65 mi.) Here is a "Ride with GPS" (RWGPS) route map for the entire 65 mi. Red Ride route - see above descriptions to shorten the route and eliminate some of the climbing total feet if you so choosehttp://ridewithgps.com/routes/539310 I'd like to have volunteers to lead ( and help organize with re-groups) the Purple, Gold & Orange riders ** Driving Directions to start : N/B # 101 FRWY= exit California St. bear to right at top of offramp go straight through 1st traffic light turn Left at next intersection (Santa Clara St.) drive West for approx 1/2 to 3/4 mile to Mission Park Parking Lot on R/S of Santa Clara St. ( if you get to Ventura Ave, you've gone one block too far West) See you at 9:00am on Sat. , 1-14-12 in Ventura. Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Leader ps://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/members

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, January 15th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, January 15th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Last week I announced we were looking for some new energetic, motivated club member or club members to help lead the Sunday Social rides. I never got a response from anyome! If you have any interest in lending a hand, let me or Kent our ride director know. 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 ! 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.

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Sunday Purple Ride-9 AM January 15th
by John Caffrey 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

*CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday January 15th-9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * * * *Route: North Westlake Clockwise* Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our North Westlake ride. 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 18.2 miles with 1290 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303588 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303596> 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. We will be meeting up with the “Social Ride” afterward for 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 Kelly Pacillas / Ashton Johnson / John Caffrey (Purple Leaders) *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 Saturday Gold Level Away Ride -- Saturday Jan 14th 9:00 AM
by Norman Weir 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

CVC Saturday Gold Level Away Ride -- Saturday Jan 14th 9:00 AM Meeting at Mission Parking Lot in Ventura - Santa Clara Street and Ventura Blvd. In the City of Ventura. Exit California Street in The City of Ventura drive East to Santa Clara Street North (Left Turn on Santa Clara Street), parking area is on the right side before Ventura Blvd. Saturday January 14th, 2012 at 9:00 AM Away Ride Only Route: Ventura Bike Path to Lake Casitas, Casitas Pass Road to Carpentarea and back to Ventura. This is the similar path the red dire is taking with less miles. Do not follow the red riders if you are not planning on a longer distance at a faster pace. Hi Everyone,On Saturday January 14th. starting at 9:00 AM for the away ride, we are riding the Ventura Bike Path to Lake Casitas then over Casitas Pass to Carpinteria and back to Ventura Via the 101 freeway. Please print a copy of the route slip for details and rest stops. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/892274 First re-group at Lake Casitas for Restroom and Water. Nest re-group at Via Real for restrooms and water. 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. . Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Jan 14th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Jan 14th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: La Granada to Erbes to Pederson to Olson to Moorpark returning on Erbes to Arboles to Kanan. Weather forecast is for 65 Deg. with scattered clouds and mild breeze, at the start the temperature will be in the low to mid 40 Deg.. Hi Everyone,On Saturday January 14th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Thousand Oaks to Moorpark and returning through North Ranch. The re-group locations are the top of Read bypass, Lang Ranch Park (Restroom and Water) and last if needed is at Morrison Park at Thousand Oaks Blvd.and Forest Cove, before we make the left turn (water and restrooms). Please use the restroom before departing as there is a sizable distance before water and restrooms, first possible restroom and water will be on Read bypass. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/773837 First re-group at the top of Read bypass. We will re-group at Lang Ranch Park for restrooms and water. Next re-group at Morrison Park at the intersection of Thousand Oaks and Forest Cove. 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 ride is back!!!!!!
by sheri 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Let's meet at 3:30 ish at The Landing parking lot! This is at the end of Lindero Cyn. where the shops are. If you let me know if you are coming, I will wait for you! I pull in at 3:30! We will head out and do a Hidden Valley route until we have even more daylight, though we are getting better every week! Anyone is welcome to come along for a mid-week spin. This is an intermediate recreational ride right now around 20 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

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Tuesday PM MTB ride 6pm Cheeseboro
by Kent Koral 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Hey MTB'rs, This week we're riding Cheeseboro. We meet at the lower lot at 6pm (Cheeseboro rd north of Driver Ave). 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 Tuesday night. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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Inaugural CVC Family Fun Ride Sunday
by Kent Koral 06 Jan '12

06 Jan '12

Sent on behalf of Henry Montalvo: Happy New Year to ALL! Please see below for an exciting new ride we are introducing with the new year. I have some helpers lined up but, I am always looking for someone to help with sweeping. * CVC FUN RIDE* It’s finally here!!! Leave the clips and spandex at home and bring the tee shirts and kids. Please come and join me at Triunfo Park on <x-apple-data-detectors://0> *Sunday, Jan 8th at 2pm <x-apple-data-detectors://0>*. The Route: Triumfo Community Park to Three Springs Park and back. The distance is an easy and flat 3.5 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 minors 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 on Ride with GPS http://ridewithgps.com/users/7194/routes There are plenty of option to extend your ride, if you feel you need more time on the bike. Hope to see you there. Please note the inclement weather policy applies. 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. Henry Montalvo Family Fun Ride Leader

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Friday Ride-9 AM
by John Caffrey 05 Jan '12

05 Jan '12

A couple of us were planning a Friday morning ride, 9 AM from the regular Citi-bank spot. The plan is to head up Rockstore, down Encinal to the Coast and climb back via Mulholland at a Red pace. Lily Talamantes wants to head out the same way and instead of heading down to the coast, just climb up Little Sycamore at an Orange pace. She would like some Orange pace company so please join us. See you in the morning! John Caffrey

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