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Please HELP nominate one of our own!
by Adam Winer 20 Apr '11

20 Apr '11

CVC'ers, one of our great club members, Reine Wiley, has been nominated to be the Breakaway from Cancer Champion for Stage 8 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California! Please help ensure her victory by voting for Reine at the below link before April 27th. Reine can be found under the Conejo Valley drop down selection. http://www.breakawayfromcancer.com/champion/voting.htm During the Amgen Tour of California (May 15-22, 2011), a local cancer survivor, patient, caregiver, or advocate will be named Breakaway from Cancer Champions for making a difference within their community and inspiring others. This year, you have the opportunity to vote for the Champion who you would like to see honored. Champions will be named in five of the Amgen Tour of California host cities. Select the city and read about each of the nominees to place your vote. Only one vote per person. Breakaway from Cancer Champions will be granted special access to the 2011 Amgen Tour of California and will be recognized on stage. Each Champion will lead the Breakaway Mile through their community, a special one-mile walk to honor cancer survivors worldwide. The Champions will be joined by a peloton of their support team members, including caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals who support their fight against cancer. Thank you for your support. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President http://www.cvcbike.org/

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Thursday night bike ride/picnic - Lake Malibou
by Grant, Janet E PWR 20 Apr '11

20 Apr '11

We had great fun last week - this week we'll do Lake Malibou. Thursday, April 21th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) Route: Lake Malibou - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd to Cornell, left to Mulholland, around the lake and same way back (unless some want to do Rock Store) ...approximately 19 miles. 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.) 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. If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list (unless you're getting the notice from CVC), please let me know. Also, feel free to pass the information on to friends, family and S.O's. Everyone is welcome. Jan Grant

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CVC Saturday Gold Ride, April 23rd, 8:30am start
by Lee Cole 20 Apr '11

20 Apr '11

**CVC Saturday Gold Ride, April 23rd, 8:30am *** **Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) *****Route: Towards Moorpark, down the Norwegian grade, Tierra Rejada to Grimes Canyon, Read Rd bypass, Olsen Rd, La Granada and back. 38 miles with 2,400' climbing* * Hey Gold Riders, Bob Burrows will lead the Gold Ride this Saturday. We have not done Grimes Canyon in a while so let's go in that direction. Here is the RideWithGPS link where you can view the route, print out a map and cue sheet: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/206266 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 as much as possible. /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./ Have safe and fun ride! See you soon... Lee Cole, CVC Gold Ride Leader

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CVC Gold Ride, Tuesday Evening, 5:30pm, Citibank Start
by Lee Cole 19 Apr '11

19 Apr '11

Dale Smith will be leading the Tuesday Evening Gold ride this week. Citibank start location to Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Same route as the Tuesday Red Ride (without upper Encinal Canyon) Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. Here's the route using "Ride with GPS". Where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/150707 If you have any questions or to let me know you are coming email me back. Really looking forward to seeing you there! Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader :-)

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Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride
by sheri 19 Apr '11

19 Apr '11

CVC Wednesday Landing Ride April 20th 3:45pm The Landing ride is an intermediate recreational ride 20 to 25 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. Any questions, please reply, ohsheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net 818 621-1713 Please let me know if you will make it so I look for you! Sheri

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Saturday, 4-23-11 CVC Red Ride
by Jim Doane 18 Apr '11

18 Apr '11

Sorry everyone for my mistake in sending my "beet juice" reference email under the "announce" address I clicked on the wrong address in my address book - it should have been under the "member's" address You know what they say about teaching an "old dog - new tricks" For this Sat.'s Red Ride why don't we try a slightly shortened version of our : Cruisin' the Conejo: 62 mile "Challenging Metric" approx. 3,500 climbing (most in first half of ride) 8:30am Citibank Parking lot ( NE corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s) - park on West side of the parking lot as possible (away from Sprouts Market & other stores) (This Sat.'s ride is a different start location from the published CTC 62 mile route which starts from Hillcrest & Lawrence in T.O.) - see below where we modify the return route however ** Ride out the parking lot to the North R on Townsgate Rd. L on Lakeview Canyon L on Thous. Oaks Blvd. R on Westlake Blvd. R on Kanan R on Thousand Oaks Blvd. L on Lakeview Canyon L on Agoura Rd. R on Cornell ( by Padri's) L on Cornell Way straight across Mulholland Hwy around Malibou Lake L on Mulholland Hwy 1st RE-Group : Peter Strauss Ranch ( water-restrooms) Climb Rock Store Descend Upper Encinal Canyon & climb back out to Lechusa Rd. 2nd RE-Group : top of Upper Encinal Canyon/Lechusa Rd. R on Decker Canyon Continue straight on Mulholland Hwy at stop sign L on Decker Canyon/Mulholland T intersection descend Decker Canyon/Westlake Blvd. # 23 L on Potrero Rd. L on Lake Sherwood Dr. L Potrero Rd. R on S. Reino Rd. L on W. Lynn Rd. ( becomes Potrero Rd. again) R on Via Las Brisas 3rd Re-Group Option: Bony Mt. Coffee shop in the Dos Vientos Plaza before Borchard Rd. R on Borchard Rd. R on Reino Rd. L on Lynn Rd. ( ** this is where we deviate again from the established Cruisin' route) R on Green Meadow Rd. continue up Multi-use path past Los Robles Golf Course L on S. Moorpark Rd. R on Padres Dr. past the Surgi-Center on Rollings Oaks Dr. L on Rancho Dr. R on E. Hillcrest Dr. R on Conejo School Rd. ( say "hi" to the Elks) Under the #101 frwy Continue on Willow Lane R on Hampshire L on Westlake Blvd. ( start/finish) After ride socializing at the Natural Cafe' Rest. patio. Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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Beet juice - sports drink !
by Jim Doane 18 Apr '11

18 Apr '11

Please don't start another "pickle juice" or "chocolate milk" flurry of emails, but FYI here is some solid evidence of beet juice's "nitrates" effect on exercise and oxygen uptake when used as a sports drink. http://www.realage.com/tips/beetroot-juice-benefits-your-workouts?eid=10989… Jim

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by Kent Koral 15 Apr '11

15 Apr '11

Hi All, The weather this weekend is going to be warm and beautiful. As for rides: Saturday is as follows: Gold: Lee will be doing stunt Rd. Orange: I will be riding the Topanga/Old Topanga route Red: Jim is riding Rockstore-Encinal-pch-Mulholland. As usual all rides depart the CitiBank parking lot at 8:30 am<x-apple-data-detectors://1> . Please remember to only park in the spaces on the west side of the lot nearest Westlake Bl. Also We will have our full compliment of Sunday rides (Social with Adam Winer and Purple with John Cafrey) along with the usual weekday offerings (Jim and Lee's Tuesday Red & Gold evening rides and Sheri's Wed afternoon <x-apple-data-detectors://2> Landing 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." See you out there! Kent Koral CVC Ride Director <Ridedirector(a)cvcbike.org>Ridedirector(a)cvcbike.org (818) 802-0826

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CVC Saturday Gold Ride, April 16th, 8:30am start
by Lee Cole 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

**CVC Saturday Gold Ride, April 16th, 8:30am *** **Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Juan Bautista Park, Las Virgenes, Mulholland, Stunt Rd, back down Stunt, Mulholland to Cornell Rd to Agoura Rd to Citibank. 36 miles with 3,800' of climbing. *** Hey Gold Riders, OK... Looks like great weather this Saturday. Lets do a ride I have not seen but heard Gold has done before, Stunt Road. For a basic route description see above. You will have a new Gold Ride leader this Saturday, Dale Smith. I am not going to be much available with my recent injury and getting ready for Cruisin'. Have a great time. Wish I was going... Here is the RideWithGPS link where you can view the route, print out a map and cue sheet: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/361586 There is an alternate return route using Schueren Rd to Piuma to Cold Canyon Rd. which will get you back to Mulholland. It will add a few miles, mostly downhill and great views. You would have to decide together on this. 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 as much as possible. 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. Have safe and fun ride! See you soon... Lee Cole, CVC Gold Ride Leader

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday February 6th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday April 17th - 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 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. ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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