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CVC Saturday Purple Ride Mar 3rd 8:30am Hidden Valley
by Beth McElhenny 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride Mar 3rd 8:30am Hidden Valley Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley, (out and back) Hi Purple Riders, 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 Saturday's ride..... This Saturday, we will ride out to Hidden Valley (out and back). 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 20.7 miles with only 880ft. of climbing. Remember, there will be an extra loop around the lake when we get back for those looking to extend their mileage with five more on the flats! Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303590 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 Red Ride: Saturday, 3-3-12 Westlake-Rock Store-Latigo & back -OR ....PCH Return Routes
by Jim Doane 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

Hi CVC Red Riders : Rotating through our Saturday Red Rides - here's the next on our list..... Saturday, March 3rd CVC Red Ride 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot (NE Corner of Agoura/Hampshire Rd.s/Westlake Blvd.) CVC RED Ride: Ride over to and up Rock Store: Then from top of Rock Store, options are: 1) Up and down Latigo Canyon to PCH - back up Latigo Canyon - then back to Westlake Other options from the top of Rock Store are........ 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 Latigo Canyon After ride coffee & socializing - Natural Cafe' and/or other food/beverage establishments within walking distance of your parked car.See you next week Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride leader

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Wed. afternoon ride
by sheri 28 Feb '12

28 Feb '12

With an ever so slight rain prediction, (20%) and cold temps. I am going to pass on this week's ride and make a doctor appt. that I have put off. We have plenty of beautiful days coming ahead! If you so desire to still ride the ride, we were going to do a Rock Store run, or a Agoura to Westlake, to Arboles run... take your pick, reply to all, and show up!!!!! I will see you all Saturday, or Sunday, or next Wednesday, or ALL of the above! Sheri

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CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, Mar 4th at 2pm -- Triumfo Park
by henry montalvo 28 Feb '12

28 Feb '12

*CVC FUN RIDE* 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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CVC Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Ride 2-28-12 6PM
by Kent Koral 27 Feb '12

27 Feb '12

Hey MTB'rs, This Tuesday we are riding Whitehorse Via Los Robles trail. We will meet at the South end of Moorpark Dr. (Same Trailhead as Space Mountain). 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 Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, February 26th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 24 Feb '12

24 Feb '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, February 26th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Happy new year everyone! I'm looking for an energetic, motivated club member or club members to help lead the Sunday Social rides. If you have any interest in lending a hand, let me or Kent our ride director know. This weeks Route: Hidden Valley Backwards (Optional Dos Vientos Extension) 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. This week we will once again take some favorite roads and run them backwards. Right turn out of the parking lot onto Townsgate Rd. Right on Lakeview Cyn. Left on Agoura Rd. Right on Lindero Cyn. Right on Triunfo Cyn. Left on Hampshire Rd. Left on Foothill Dr. Left on Willow Ln. Left on Thousand Oaks Bl. Left on S. Rancho Rd. Right on Haaland Dr. Right on Rolling Oaks Dr. Left on Moorpark Rd. Right on Green Meadow Ave. Use the Green Meadow MUP. Left on Lynn Rd. At Reino Rd, you can make a left to W. Portero Rd and take Hidden Valley backwards back to the start or *Optional extension: While on Lynn Rd., cross S. Reino Rd. which becomes W. Portero Rd. Right on Via Las Brisas Left on Portero Rd which becomes Lynn Rd. Right on S. Wendy Dr. Left on W. Portero Rd. Hidden Valley backwards back to the start. 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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Purple Ride - Sunday, February 26th at 9:00 AM
by Kelly Pacillas 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

PLEASE tell me that you have all had a chance to get outside in this amazing sunshine?!? We have more sunny goodness lined up for us this weekend! The Purple ride is going to head up Westlake to Kanan, back on Thousand Oaks Blvd. to Lindero and end with a great lake loop! This is a perfect ride for a recovery spin, new riders and family members who want to see what all the hubbub is about this great sport we call cycling! I want to see you Sunday!! 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. 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 Gold Ride, Saturday 2-25-2012, 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by henry montalvo 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 25th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) *** *Route: Out to the Ranch Conejo Open Space (behind Amgen) via Hillcrest; cross the Fwy. At Wendy to Reino; Up and over Potrero; and across the valley to Westlake Blvd; and finally a lake loop* *32.9 Miles; approx. 2,050 ft. of climbing* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956598 *Regroups are noted on the ride map (may change as needed).* 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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Calling all PURPLE Riders
by Beth McElhenny 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

Hello All Purple Riders! By now you should have seen Kent's email about the changes to our rides structure. Each color group will now have a Ride Captain and several Ride Leaders! This allows the existing Ride Leaders some flexibility and provides the ride group with some variety! Please email me directly if you would like to join the SATURDAY Purple Ride Leader rotation and email Kelly directly for the SUNDAY Purple Ride Leader rotation. Some of the Ride Leader responsibilities: Take a head countDirect new riders to Kent or Jim to sign the waiverExplain the route to your group before leaving the lotAsk for / assign a sweeperHave a fun ride! Some FAQ's: The Purple routes will continue to be emailed out by Kelly and meYou will be able to choose the specific routes you'd like to leadSoon the routes and ride leaders will be posted on the CVC websiteThe routes and leaders will be set up about a month in advance, so everyone can make their plansWe expect to work up to several ride leaders so no one gets "stuck" doing it all the time Thank you for your continued participation in making this a great club! Your Purple Ride Captains! Saturday: Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186 Sunday: Kelly Pacillas 818-564-9260

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CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 25th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 25th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) *** *Route: Out to the Ranch Conejo Open Space (behind Amgen) via Hillcrest; cross the Fwy. At Wendy to Reino; Up and over Potrero; and across the valley to Westlake Blvd; and finally a lake loop* *32.9 Miles; approx. 2,050 ft. of climbing* For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956598 *Regroups are noted on the ride map (may change as needed).* 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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