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Sunday Purple Ride, May 29th, 9 AM
by John Caffrey 26 May '11

26 May '11

*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 Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday May 29th- 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our Hidden Valley 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 20.9 miles with 879 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303590 To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 Thanks, John

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - Hidden Valley
by Grant, Janet E PWR 25 May '11

25 May '11

Should be great weather tomorrow evening! C'mon out and join us! Thursday, May 26th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) Route: Hidden Valley - Triunfo to Westlake to Potrero, Lake Sherwood Drive, Potrero, Hidden Valley Road and same way back, and around Westlake lake on return...approximately 20 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 Gold Ride, Tuesday Evening, 5:15pm, Citibank Start
by Lee Cole 23 May '11

23 May '11

Dale Smith will be leading the Tuesday Evening Gold ride. 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) Starting at 5:15 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 The ride will start at 5:15pm If you have any questions or to let us know you are coming email me back. Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982

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Wed. afternoon Landing Ride
by sheri 23 May '11

23 May '11

Looks like Wednesday will be a great day to pedal our afternoon legs! Let's meet at 3:45 at the Landing Parking Lot. Please let me know if you will make it so I can plan accordingly! The Landing ride is an intermediate/advanced 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. Sheri

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CVC Members Meeting - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 7:00pm (Reminder)
by Adam Winer 22 May '11

22 May '11

CVC Members Meeting - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 7:00pm Westlake Village Community Meeting Room - Glass-walled room: Between the Library & Westlake City Hall Light refreshments and snacks will be served Save the date! Our next members meeting will be Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 7:00pm. Directions to Westlake Village City Hall: 31200 Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361-4643 Click this link for a map and directions: http://bit.ly/iavS85 Agenda- 1) Bicycle Maintenance Instructional Class * Michael Thomas is returning for a second time to provide us with a maintenance class. Michael will discuss various issues that may happen while on the road and how to fix them as well as talking about other preventative maintenance issues. 2) Club committee reports I still have a small quantity of club cycling socks if you are interested and I will have them available at the meeting. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Ride ReCap and Important Parking Information Weekend of 5-21-11
by Kent Koral 19 May '11

19 May '11

Hi All, I have been mentioning for a few months now that the new Sprouts Market is opening soon...It's now open. They had the grand opening the other day and the parking lots in the whole shopping center (Von's side included) were packed. *Going forward, It is imperative that we park only in the parking spots that are on the West side of the concrete swale/center aisle that splits the parking lot.* I*f you can't park as I have described, you need to park across Townsgate Road in the Pepperdine/Brent's Deli lot(across Townsgate from Gelson's) and ride over to the start. IF WE DON'T FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES, WE COULD LOSE THE PRIVILEGE OF PARKING IN THE CITIBANK LOT COMPLETELY.Please see the attached map for more clarification.* As for rides: Saturday is as follows: Gold: Lee will be riding the 7 Minute Hill loop. Orange: I will be doing the Simi Loop. Red: Will ride Westlake-Rock Store-Latigo down and back. Jim will not be on the ride and need someone to help out. Please contact him if you can lead. As usual all rides depart the CitiBank parking lot at 8:30 am. *Also as a reminder, the Sunday Rides will be cancelled this week due to the Tour of California being in town!!! * But, Jim and Lee's Tuesday/Thursday Red & Gold evening rides, Sheri's Wed afternoon Landing ride and Jan's Thursday Picnic Ride will run as usual. "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 (818) 802-0826

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Ride of Silence
by Adam Winer 19 May '11

19 May '11

Thanks to all our club members and cycling community that were able to attend our 4th annual Ride of Silence last night. Close to 300 cyclists participated. Our amazing speakers provided us with some very moving words which elicited many emotions. The Ventura County Star wrote a nice story about the event in today's paper. The story can be read online here: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/may/18/ride-of-silence-in-thousand-oaks-give s-cyclists/ ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Saturday Gold Ride, May 21st, 8:30am start
by Lee Cole 19 May '11

19 May '11

**CVC Saturday Gold Ride, May 21th, 8:30am *** **Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) *****Route: Seven Minute Hill CCW. 32 miles, 2,700' climbing. ** Hey Gold Riders, Let's head out to Seven Minute Hill. We may see the Orange ride on their way back from Simi. Route: Agoura Rd to Jaun Bautista Park, Las Virgenes to Mulholland, Old Topanga to Park Granada, Mureau Road to Agoura Rd and back to the finish. Here is the RideWithGPS link where you can view the route, print out a map and cue sheet: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/271252 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./ See you Saturday! Lee Cole, CVC Gold Ride Leader

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Thursday bike ride/picnic - North Ranch Loop
by Grant, Janet E PWR 18 May '11

18 May '11

Great ride and picnic last week...this week we'll do the ~20-mile North Ranch loop. Thursday, May 19th, 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. 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 Orange Ride Saturday 5-21 8:30am Citibank Lot
by Kent Koral 18 May '11

18 May '11

Hi All, This weekends Orange ride will be the Simi Loop. We will ride into Thousand Oaks, through Wood Ranch, across Simi Valley via the bike path and over Santa Susanna to Box Canyon. We will then head down Valley Circle to Calabasas Rd. We'll return Mureau rd to Agoura Rd. Apprx 49 miles and 3900' of climbing If you want to see the complete route in detail and print out a route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/411295 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot at 8:30and have our pre-ride announcements prior to splitting into our groups and departing. The Orange ride is an intermediate/advanced recreational ride 40 to 50 miles in length with an average pace of 15+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. 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. *Also, don't forget to join your pedaling brothers and sisters around the world today for The Ride of Silence. The Lakes (T.O. Bl and Conejo School Rd) at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. * See you Soon. Kent Koral CVC Ride Director (818) 802-0826

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