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CVC Members Meeting - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 7:00pm
by Adam Winer 15 May '11

15 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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Ride of Silence - May 18th - 6:00pm (Final Annoucement - Updated)
by Adam Winer 15 May '11

15 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 Club members, please wear your CVC clothing. Additional information is available at: www.cvcbike.org/ros/ 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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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, May 15th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 12 May '11

12 May '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, May 15th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) 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. Route: Hidden Valley Backwards (Option Dos Vientos Extension) I am away this Sunday. If someone is willing to lead the Social Ride, please let me know. The route is below with directions: :-) 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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Sunday Purple Ride, May 15th 9 AM
by John Caffrey 12 May '11

12 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 15th- 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake / Erbes Loop Hi Purple Riders, I am out of town again this weekend, (this should be it for a while) but hope the group can work together to select a leader and sweeper at the start of the ride. *Special thanks to those who have been helping out!* This week we will ride our Westlake / Erbes loop. 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 18.9 miles with 1631 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/319898 To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 Thanks, John

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CVC Orange Ride Saturday 5-14-2011
by Kent Koral 12 May '11

12 May '11

Hi All, This week the Orange ride will do the Stunt Rd Loop. Agoura Rd-Mureau Rd through Calabasas Park to Mulholland and then up and down Stunt Rd and back Via Mulholland-Cornell. around 40 miles and 4200' of climbing. If you want to see the complete route in detail and print out a route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/207956 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. See you on Saturday! Kent Koral CVC Ride Director (818) 802-0826

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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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