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

11 May '11

**CVC Saturday Gold Ride, May 14th, 8:30am *** **Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) *****Route: Westlake, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley. 37 miles, 2,300 climbing ** Hey Gold Riders, Let's do some thing a bit different. We have not been to Moorpark and Simi Valley in quite a while. We will follow some of the Cruisin' 100 mile route. Dale Smithwill be at the front of the Gold Ride and I will be in the back bringing up the rear. Route: Erbes to Los Arboles, Norwegian Grade to Moorpark, Moorpark College, Olsen, Pederson and back through Pentagon Park. Here is the RideWithGPS link where you can view the route, print out a map and cue sheet: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/409285 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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Sat, 5-14th CVC RED Ride: Westlake-Agoura-Calabassas-Seven Minute Hill-Fernwood Pacific
by Jim Doane 11 May '11

11 May '11

CVC RED Ride - 8:30am Westlake Citibank Parking lot (NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rds.) Westlake Village-Agoura-Calabassas-Seven Minute Hill-Fernwood Pacific 8:30am Citibank Parking lot Ride East on Agoura Rd. and at 1st re-group spot at Juan Bautista de Anza Park: Decide up on which route to ride from there: ( in increasing order of difficulty) 1) Las Virgenes to Mulholand Hwy/Malibou Lake inc. Rock Store ( or not) 2) Las Virgenes to Mulholland (East) to : a) Piuma & Stunt b) Stunt & Stunt c) Stunt - down Las Flores to PCH & back one of the Canyon routes d) Seven Minute Hill and back : incl. Malibou Lake and/or Rock Store e) Seven Minute Hill, Old Topanga, Fernwood Pacific, Tuna Canyon, Saddle Peak, Stunt Rd.'s then Mulholland to Malibou Lake- Cornell Rd.-Agoura Rd. - Westlake Village The Longest ride is #2-e which I'm suggesting for this Sat.'s RED Ride See you Saturday at 8:30am in Westlake Village Jim Doane- CVC SEC/Red Ride Leader

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

11 May '11

13 riders last week - perfect weather and a great picnic! - tomorrow we'll do Lake Malibou. Thursday, May 12th, 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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Ride of Silence Parking (Updates)
by Adam Winer 11 May '11

11 May '11

I have received a couple questions regarding parking for the May 18th Ride of Silence. The Lakes is allowing us to park in their parking lot located behind the retail shops. Please park to the rear of the parking lot in the designated areas (see below diagram). Also, please walk your bikes when on the grass staging area. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Ride of Silence - May 18th - 6:00pm
by Adam Winer 11 May '11

11 May '11

The Conejo Valley Cyclists and the City of Thousand Oaks invite all concerned cyclists to join us for our fourth annual Ride of Silence. This year, the ride leaves at 6:30 pm on May 18, 2011 from the grassy area in from of The Lakes (2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks), with riders encouraged to begin gathering at 6:00 pm. Last year we had more than 180 riders join in. For 2011 we hope to increase that number. The Ride of Silence is a solemn observance of the death or injury of all our brothers and sisters due to accidents between their bicycles and motor vehicles on the road. Join us as we ride a short 10 miles at a slow 12-mph pace to honor the memory of the 600-plus cyclists who die each year on our roads. We are working with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department to have rolling traffic breaks to keep together as one peloton. Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced 10 mile ride (12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. WHY DOES THE RIDE OF SILENCE EXIST? * To HONOR those who have been injured or killed * To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here * To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET On May 18, 2011, at 6:30 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured. Helmets Mandatory ● Lights Suggested Additional information is available at: www.cvcbike.org/ros/ ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Wednesday, 5:30pm Westlake ride ?
by Jim Doane 10 May '11

10 May '11

Hi All: Are there any of you who are attending tonight's meeting that might want to ride our cancelled regular Tues. "Rock Store-Upper Encinal Canyon" ride on Wednesday, 5-11-11 5:30pm same time and place? Jim Doane

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Tuesday Evening Gold Ride Canceled, Wednesday Rock Store
by Lee Cole 10 May '11

10 May '11

The Tuesday Evening Gold Ride doing Rock Store is cancelled so we can meet at the TO City hall to help pass the Lynn Road bike lane project. Dale Smith would like to do the Rock Store Wednesday at 5:15. If any Gold Riders would like to join him let him know. His email address is: Dale Smith <dpssmith(a)aol.com> <Dale%20Smith%20%3Cdpssmith(a)aol.com%3E>. Hope to see you tonight at the TO City Hall, Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982

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Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride 3:45
by sheri 10 May '11

10 May '11

Let's meet THIS Wednesday at the Landing Parking lot at 3:45. The Wednesday Landing ride is an intermediate recreational ride approximately 21-25 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. Route TBD by those who attend! 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. Please let me know if you can make it. Sheri 818 621-1713

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Weekday ride Recap for the week of 5-9-11
by Kent Koral 09 May '11

09 May '11

Hi Gang, I wanted to remind everyone that your CVC is very involved in the success of Lynn Rd Bike lane project and want to see its approval. For that reason we are asking all those that would usually ride on Tuesday evening to forgo the ride in order to be present at Tuesdays City Council Meeting to be held at 6:00PM at the Civic Arts Plaza. We also ask that evryone else try to be presant also. But, there is plenty of riding to be had for the balance of the week. On Wednesday you can get out with Sheri and ride the Landings Ride. On Thursday get out and ride the Red and Gold Thursday edition ride or Jan's Picnic ride. Look for the individual leaders posts. And just because you cant ride on Tuesday is not an excuse to not get out the rest of the week! There are lots of choices! See you soon!!! Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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Tuesday 5-10-11 T.O. City Council Meeting
by Jim Doane 09 May '11

09 May '11

Hi All: For those of you that want to see an official notice & agenda item topic for tomorrow's: 6:00pm Thousand Oaks City Council Meeting. http://ci.thousand-oaks.ca.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=20498 The Lynn Rd bike lane is topic # 9 Note that this meeting is being held at the City Council Chambers ( NOT at the Emmanuel Luthern Church which was the February meeting) The location is on Thous Oaks Blvd. just West of the "Lakes Plaza" Jim Doane- CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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