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Conejo Valley Cyclist's Recap For The Week Starting 3-24-12
by Kent Koral 23 Mar '12

23 Mar '12

Hi All, I've sent the following request in outlook memo form to the weather deities: May we please have the* *rain, and chill on the weekdays and the clear, beautiful, 75 degree spring days on the weekends and not the other way around? Sincerely, Kent. .....So far its not working...But, I'm hoping! Saturday looks OK, Sunday is kinda iffy...We'll see. *Reminder*: We are still looking for volunteers for Cruisin the Conejo coming up on May 5th. We will need help on both Friday afternoon/evening and all day Saturday. Contact Sheri Leiken, our Volunteer Coordinator, if you want to get involved. Keep in mind that with the new Ride Team Format, you will still see the rides posted by the individual Captains, and lead by the Ride Captain *or* another Ride Team Leader. Everyone is invited and encouraged to take part in leading and assisting the rides, just contact the ride Captain and they will tell you all you need to know. Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride Captains individual posts on the mailing list for more information. Also, please see the club's* Inclement Weather Policy* at the bottom of this announcement. Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Hidden Valley with Beth - Gold: Dos Vientos/North Ranch with Henry - Orange: Westlake/PCH/Latigo with Norm - Red: Hidden Valley/Portrero/PCH/options with Jim Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: DeAnza park out and back with Kelly - Social: Hidden Valley/Green Meadow MUP with Dale Next Week: - Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride with Kent: See announcement on Monday - Tuesday and Thursday Gold and Red Rides. - Sheri's Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride: See Announcement on Monday Soon: - Jan's Thursday Picnic Ride -Look for announcements in the next few weeks - CVC Vintage and Classic Bike Ride-coming on Sunday April 15th See Bob Muzio's announcements 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 y'all out on the road and trail! Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists *818-802-0826* <818-802-0826>

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 23 Mar '12

23 Mar '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, March - 25th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Hidden Valley / Green Meadow MUP Route Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (14 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 30 miles maximum and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. Please remember this is a social paced recovery ride and while that may mean slightly different paces for different people, I attempt to keep the group together as a whole on these rides. The theory is to recover from our Saturday training rides and socialize. Off we will go through Hidden Valley and climb up the hill to Treasure Hill Ranch. A quick descent to a right on Reino Drive where we then take Lynn Road to Green Meadow Drive and cut though the well hidden Multi Use Path behind the Los Robles Golf Course which runs us out on to Moorpark Road. Down Moorpark Road and up our new favorite hill, Las Padres Drive which connects un into the surgical center on Halland Drive which parallels the 101 FWY to Rancho Road. From there up Rancho Road to La Granada Drive where it connects to Conejo School Road. Down Conejo School Road through a few more lightly traveled residential streets and back. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments.　 Note: 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.

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Sunday Purple Ride - March 25th at 9:00 AM - DeAnza Park
by Kelly Pacillas 23 Mar '12

23 Mar '12

Happy Friday CVC Riders! This Sunday, the Purple ride will be going to DeAnza Park and back. If you would like to add on some climbing and a few extra miles, you can take it down Las Virgenes, up Mulholland and back on Cornell. For a detailed map, click on the link below. Please make sure and read our inclement weather policy as there is a chance of rain this Sunday. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/702148 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. 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! :-) Kelly Pacillas 818-564-9260

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 24th 8:30 AM (REVISED)
by henry montalvo 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

*REVISED ROUTE * *Chatsworth will have to wait.* ** *CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 24th 8:30 a.m. Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * *Route: Dos Vientos w/Erbes-Arboles-Westlake Extension. 39.3 Miles; 2,651 Ft.* *For extra miles, you can add a lake loop at the end. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1019760* ** *As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30 am 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 in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag). Please make sure your bike is in working condition as well. 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 pump (or the like).* *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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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 24th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 24th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake/Decker to PCH up Latigo. Weather forecast is for 64 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 40 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday March 24th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding up Westlake to PCH and returning on Latigo. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/992195 Alternate routes includes Westlake/Decker to upper Encinal down Rock Store or you can ride across Mulholland. The main ride is going down Encinal. For A detailed shorter route slip go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/992215 First Re-group on PCH after descending Encinal. First restroom and water at Zuma Beach. Final water stop at Calamigus Ranch 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 Orange Ride is an Intermediate/advanced recreational ride, 40-60 miles in length and averaging 17 mph.It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet and 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. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. Things to have: 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 rideroute 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 GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 24th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

** *CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 24th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * **** NEW ROUTE THIS WEEK!!! *Route: Chatsworth Resevoir Loop- out on Agoura Rd. to Las Virgenes through Calabasas; Up Valley Circle Around the Chatsworth Reservoir and back the way we came. approx 42.7 miles, 2,200 ft of climbing* *For extra miles, you can add a lake loop at the end. * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956667 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30 am 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 in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag). Please make sure your bike is in working condition as well. *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 pump (or the like). 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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CVC Red Ride : Saturday 3-24-12 : Hidden Valley-PCH Coast Hwy & return routes
by Jim Doane 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

Staying away from the "Great Race of Agoura " territory .... Let's ride in this direction on Saturday CVC Red Ride: Saturday, March 24th, 8:30am Westlake Village Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot: NE corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Westlake-Hidden Valley-Portero Canyon-Coast Route & return options The weather forecast seems to be cooperating this Saturday for great views from any of the Coast ride return routes. Let's see at the Sycamore Beach re-group spot which routes our riders are willing to ride: We can split up into a couple distance/avg. speed ride choices from there - thanks in advance to our Ride Leader volunteers: Here's the route from Westlake: Loop around Westlake Lake ( from the East side) L on Westlake Blvd R Portero Rd. R Reino Rd. L Lynn/Portrero Continue through Dos Vientos & Portero Canyon 1st Re-group: CSCI College driveway L Hueneme Rd. L Las Posas L PCH 2nd Re-group: Sycamore Beach Park We'll decide there upon return route: Deer Creek Yerba Buena Mulholland Hwy Decker Canyon Encinal Canyon Latigo Canyon See you 8:30am Sat. in Westlake Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain

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CVC Saturday Purple Mar 24th 8:30 am Hidden Valley & PLUS & LOOPS
by Beth McElhenny 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Purple Mar 24th 8:30 am Hidden Valley & PLUS & LOOPS Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley w/Plus options and Westlake LOOPS Hi Purple Riders, A Special Note! Our Purple jersey girl, April, will lead Purple Loops around Westlake!!! Purple Loops is for folks who don't feel they are up for a regular Purple ride. Special Note #2! The Great Race of Agoura will hinder our riding through Agoura (roads CLOSED!) and up Cornell! See: http://greatraceofagoura.com/course/index.html Get ready to ride this Saturday....since it looks like RAIN on Sunday! Here is the PURPLE ride : http://ridewithgps.com/routes/436072 Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. There are many options for those who wish to go on a longer or shorter ride, so PURPLES PAIR UP like we've done the past few weeks - I think this is working out very well to meet individual needs for speed! 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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Wednesday afternoon ride 4:00
by sheri 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Let's hope the Windy Wednesday pattern does not follow us! I know the soaking Saturday has a chance, so... come on out Wed. (supposed to be the nicest day of the week). Let's meet AT THE LANDING and be ready to go at 4:00 at latest!!!!!!! Route as of now... (wind and road conditions may change the route) Agoura Rd. to Chesebro, left, up Driver to Kanan and around to Arboles, down Erbes to La Granada, over bypass, down Conejo School, around back to Landing. This is an intermediate recreational ride around 20- The Wednesday ride is approx. 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. > > >Come on and ride with us! >Sheri 818 621-1713

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CVC Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Ride 3-20-12 6PM
by Kent Koral 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Calling all CVC MTB'rs, With the time change the night ride is not very, well, night-like. You really only need your light to finish. And keep in mind that the Tuesday PM MTB ride is going to continue year round. This Tuesday we are riding Wildwood. We will meet at the west end of Arboles at 6PM. We will determine route at that time. 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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