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October Membership Tally
by Adam Winer 23 Oct '11

23 Oct '11

As of October 23, 2011, The Conejo Valley Cyclists have 455 current members which includes family members. This is an all time record for membership! Our club continues to grow and flourish with numerous new members joining each week. This is a testament to everyone in this club. 2011 has been a great year for CVC and I am looking forward to even greater club events to come. If you are lurking on our email list as a non member, joining is simple and the benefits outweigh the small tax deductible cost of membership (see benefits below). Membership fees go a long way in ensuring proper advocacy moves forward for all of our cycling related issues and safety. I hope that, after riding with us a few times, you would want to join us as a member. Additionally if your membership has expired this is a perfect time to renew. Membership dues are based on a 365 day year. For example, if you join August 13, 2011, your club membership is valid until August 12, 2012. ** Please note: We have made some changes to our email list server. Anyone may join our email list and receive club emails, however, ONLY current club members may now post to this list. Click here to join or renew: https://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12216 As a member of Conejo Valley Cyclists, below is a list of just a few of the CVC membership benefits you will receive: . Organized group club rides, every Saturday, Sunday & select weekdays (see website calendar). . Group "Away Rides" on second Saturday of each month and select Sundays. . Clif food products - bars, gels, shots on Saturday Club rides. . Bicycling Magazine subscription - 1 year free per member, per enrolled year. . League of American Bicyclists (LAB) annual membership and quarterly magazine. . Club membership card. . Bike parts & accessory discounts at local bike shop sponsors as well as other cycling related sponsors. . Opportunity to purchase custom Club Clothing (ordered bi-annually) . Use of two bike travel flight cases, available by reservation. . CVC club bike trailer: (holds up to 10 bikes), available by reservation. . Opportunity to volunteer to be a part of our club's Cruisin' the Conejo - regional ride in May. . Invitation to club events (Members meetings, Club summer BBQ, special clinic's, etc.) If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Final Tuesday Eventing Gold Ride for the season, 5:00pm
by Lee Cole 23 Oct '11

23 Oct '11

This Tuesday's Evening Gold Ride will be the last one for the season. Please note the start time at 5:00pm. Citibank start location to Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Starting at 5:00pm 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 The ride will start at 5:00pm See you there, Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com

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CVC Ride Recap for the Weekend/Week starting 10-22-11
by Kent Koral 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

Hey CVCrs Friday is finally upon us, and just in the nick of time....That means its ride time. fill those bottles, clean that chain and lets get out there. Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride leaders individual posts on the mail list for more information. Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: North Ranch/Agoura with Beth - Gold: 3 Lakes with Norm - Orange: Las Virgenes/RockStore/Hidden Valley O/B with Kent - Red: RockStore/Latigo O/B/Westlake With Jim Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Hidden Valley O/B with Brian - Social: Dos Vientos/ Hidden Valley with Adam Next Week: - Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride: Cheeseboro Canyon - Sheri's Wednesday Afternoon 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. Looking forward to a great weekend/week of riding!!!!! Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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Thursday Night MTB ride
by Kent Koral 20 Oct '11

20 Oct '11

Hi All, For anyone interested. I will be hitting Cheeseboro Canyon for a PM MTB ride at 6 PM. Come out and ride. We will meet at the lower parking lot. Approx 10 miles. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, October 23rd - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, October 23rd - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley Backwards (Option 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. ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Saturday Gold Ride, 8:30am, Citibank Start
by Lee Cole 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Hi Everyone, I have volunteered to assist with leading gold rides effective Saturday October 22. This week starting at 8:30 AM we are riding the three lakes route. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/772233 First stop at Juan Bautista De Anza Park, for restrooms and water. Second Stop re- group at the corner of Kanan and Agoura after returning from Cornell. Last Stop Fire Station at Lake Sherwood for R/R and water. 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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CVC Saturday Orange Ride 10/22/2011 8:30AM Westlake Citibank
by Kent Koral 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Hi Everyone, This week Orange will ride Las Virgenes/Rockstore/HV out and Back. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/271709 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM 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 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. See you Soon, Kent Koral CVC Ride Director (818) 802-0826

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Oct 23rd - 9:00am
by brian davies 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Oct 23rd - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley, (out and back) Hi Purple Riders, This Sunday, 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. I will be leading the ride on my tandem with my daughter in the stoker position. It'll be fun! 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 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 See you Sunday ! Brian D!

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Oct 22nd - 8:30am
by Beth McElhenny 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Oct 22nd - 8:30amMeeting at Citibank Parking Lot -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Hi Folks! The Saturday Purple will be one of our regular, mid-range, routes...there are options for those who want more or less...just let me know so I don't think I've lost someone (not that that ever happens...!) :-) We will ride 20.3 miles with about 1255' climbing Basically, up Westlake, over and down Kanan, thru Agoura and back Please see the map http://ridewithgps.com/routes/592907 Optional loop around Westlake at the end of the ride for 5 more smooth miles! The Purple ride is 12-25 miles at 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 and check your bike prior to Saturday and make any necessary repairs. Things you need for every ride:Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip 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. To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 See you Saturday! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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Wed. Afternoon Landing Ride 3:45
by sheri 17 Oct '11

17 Oct '11

It's already that time... the time to be spinning our legs on our beautiful day....humpday! We made a choice of routes based on traffic and weather at the start of the ride... Let's look at it again on Wed. Maybe Rock store is in order.. but if it is too hot, or if it is not a popular choice.. .hey... we can change! CVC Wednesday Landing Ride (almost to end of Lindero in parking lot) Oct. 19th 3:45pm We will vote at start!!! The Landing ride is an intermediate recreational ride with an avg. of 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 818 621-1713

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