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Week of July 4th
by Sheri L 02 Jul '23

02 Jul '23

Hey CVC, Reminders for this week's rides. *4th of July Ride from the Landing 8:30 start **time.* All Club Level.You can stay for some, or do the whole thing. Lots of good bailout places or places to burn off your pre-BBQ North Ranch, Agoura, Malibou Lake, Lobo Canyon https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38067454 *Wednesday's summer pub ride July 5th 5:30 pm*. You can sign up and view rides on our Google spreadsheet *here.* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RkoeTS_V2N0D0W2hM5-fW5wVgssRN5Uxh_s…> *Thursday Morning Ride: We will be meeting at the SeaCliff Parking Lot and will be riding North. Will not be a 50 miler. Start time 9:00.Coffee stop likely on this ride!* *From Ventura...Off 101 at SeaCliff. Make a left off freeway at SeaCliff. Then follow the road until you hit the signs that say, "beach parking". Make a left at those signs, under the tunnel, and then a right when you get to ocean. Park at end by bike path. * Oil Piers Beach on Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/VZhxtdMWiZGn7cen6 And if that is not enough... *Thursday evening*, there will be a *mountain bike ride *with Kent!!!! That will be sent soon in the weekly announcements. Have a great week! Sheri

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CVC Route Change- Saturday Orange
by Kent Koral 01 Jul '23

01 Jul '23

CVC Orange Riders, Due to possible construction on Fernwood Pacific, we are going to make a change and follow the same route that orange light will be riding. Potrero, down to the coast, and back up Encinal. See you out there! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 27 Jun '23

27 Jun '23

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] HERE ARE The RIDES FOR THIS WEEK.. Saturday's rides start at the Landing and Sunday at Starbucks Attention: Saturday rides start 8am starting July 1st Sunday rides start 8:30 Starting July 2nd 4th of July Ride from the Landing 8:30 start time. North Ranch, Agoura, Malibou Lake, Lobo Canyon https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38067454 Wedenday's summer pub ride June 29th 5:30 pm. You can sign up and view rides on our Google spreadsheet here.<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RkoeTS_V2N0D0W2hM5-fW5wVgssRN5Uxh_s…> Location: Tarantula Hill Brewing 224 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Pub Ed and Jennifer 805 338-7943 Trantula Hill, Hillcrest, WLB, Lang Ranch, Wildwood 19.2 1505 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43405486 Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, July 6th , 5:30 pm sharp. Location: Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 818 802-0826 11111111111111 111111 Saturday Rides, July 1st @ 8:00 am. Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 805 390-2200 Lindero, Simi, Black Canyon, Valley, Agoura 51.7 3607' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24681386 Orange Kent 818 802-0826 Landing, Lake Loop, Old Topanga, Fernwood, Stunt, Mulholland return 46.8 4146' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27079836 Orange Light Peter 805 340-9551 Hidden Valley, Potrero, PCH, Encinal, Westlake 50 3440' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41349477 Gold Mark 805 432-6892 Cruise Around the Conejo 39.4 2699' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38907202 Mellow Yellow Jeanne 805 368-7924 Agoura/Oak Park Loop, up Kanan to Hillcrest 20.1 1245 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5472801 Sunday Road Rides, July 2nd @ 8:30 am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Social Stephen 818 535-2516 Starbucks, Hidden Valley to Sycamore Cyn, return Lynn/ Green Meadow 25.1 1473 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38383674 GO/RO Ken 310 614-7963 Selfie Sunday 28.8 1710 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41081488 Sunday Gravel Rides, July 2nd @8:30. IMPORTANT: GRAVEL RIDES CAN START AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. Please pay attention to the start location below as well as the route map. We encourage everyone with an interest in Easier Gravel Rides to attend. We want to hear your feedback about this ride and discuss future options. Let's get this group started! Ride Leader Route Miles Climb Start Location Gravel Paul 310 463-9472 Palo Comado fire road to Sheep Corral. First two miles are gentle, then the trail pitches up for the final 3/4 mile. 9.4 875 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43289969 When riding with us, you will: Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. Ensure your bike is in good working order. Descend carefully! Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides

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Summer Time Changes for Ride Starts !!!!!!
by Sheri L 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

Happy Summer CVC! We are officially in the summer season and the warmer days are ahead. This is the time of year that our ride start changes. No more lounging in the morning... It is time to ride.* As of July 1st, (this weekend) * *ALL WEEKEND RIDES* are moved back a half hour in start time for the summer season. Saturday Start Times: 8:00 am Sunday Start Times: 8:30 am Wear lots of sunscreen as this is the time of year when the sun is at it's strongest. A good time to hydrate well, and bring extra water. -- Sheri [image: image.png]

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Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 am
by Sheri L 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

Tuesday Morning ride will leave from the landing at 9. This will be a Hidden Valley Route. If you need a short and quick ride, you can do an out and back. Thursday Ride-Route TBD. This will be about a 30 mile ride. Have a good week, Sheri

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Mountain Bike Skills Class by CORBA
by Kent Koral 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

Everyone, if you are an MTB rider…new, or experienced, keep reading! CORBA puts on an MTB skills clinic once a month. It is this coming Saturday (See the link below for details). Whether you are a brand new or a seasoned veteran rider, you will get something out of this class. I have done it twice over the years and every time it either reminds me, or teaches me something that I didn’t know, or had forgotten. I absolutely encourage every MTB rider to get out and take this clinic. See the link below for more information. If you can’t make this instance, they have them once a month. Go take this clinic, I guarantee you will be glad you did!! One other thing, if you are a gravel rider, and have access to a mountain bike that you can use for the day, you would also benefit greatly from this class. https://corbamtb.com/programs/skills.shtml Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Thursday 9 00 am
by Sheri L 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

There will be a ride leaving Thursday morning from the landing at 9:00 am Route TBD, plan about 25 to 30 miles.

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Reminder! CVC Pub Rides start TONIGHT 6/21 @ 5:30
by Denise Cusano 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

We hope you are as excited as we are about the first pub ride of the season! It’s a beautiful day and should be a great evening to get out for a ride! Details are below. If you haven’t already, please RSVP so we can get a headcount. Denise & Greg ------ Original Message ------ Received: 07:39 AM PDT, 06/18/2023 From: "Denise Cusano" <denisecusano(a)usa.net> To: "CVC" <announce(a)cvcbike.org> Subject: CVC Pub Rides start this Wednesday 6/21 @ 5:30 Hi everyone! CVC pub rides start this Wednesday, June 21 @ 5:30 pm! Greg will lead the first ride of the season starting from Figueroa Mountain Brewery! Please RSVP to this email or to denisecusano(a)usa.net so Greg can reserve a table for us. Greg 747-214-6642 Figueroa Mountain Brewery 30770 Russell Ranch Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91362 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39848565 20.5 mi 1,329 ft Pub rides are no-drop at a social pace, so come join us! Mark your calendars! Upcoming rides include: 6/28. Ed and Jennifer will lead on their tandem bike from Tarantula Hill Brewing 7/5. Denise will lead from Stonehaus 7/12. Sheri will lead from Pedals and Pints 7/19. Ali will lead from Cronies Pub rides depend on leaders like you! Even if you've never led a ride, here's your chance! Please check your vacation calendars and sign up on our spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RkoeTS_V2N0D0W2hM5-fW5wVgssRN5Uxh_s… or email me directly denisecusano(a)usa.net Denise & Greg, your pub ride coordinators

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] HERE ARE The RIDES FOR THIS WEEK.. Saturday's rides start at the Landing and Sunday at Starbucks Summer pub rides begin on the summer solstice, Wednesday June 21st and to watch for emails for signups to lead. This ride depends on volunteer leaders. You can sign up and view rides on our Google spreadsheet here.<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RkoeTS_V2N0D0W2hM5-fW5wVgssRN5Uxh_s…> Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, June 22, 5:30 pm sharp. Location: Meet at the temporary parking lot Cheeseboro Canyon Rd. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 818 802-0826 Cheeseboro Ridge Loop 10.7 1282 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43359951 Saturday Rides, June 24th @ 8:30 am. Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Greg 747 214-6642 WLB/TOTW/Down Yerba/Mulholland 48.2 5865 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43349127 Orange Doug 323 806-2002 Westlake, TOW, down Yerba, PCH, Mulholland, Westlake 37.2 4205 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31227797 Orange Light Peter 805 340-9551 Landing, HiVa, Potrero, CSUCI, Camarillo, Santa Rosa, Erbes 44.8 2533 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41714949 Gold Petros 805 630-8116 Cornell, Rockstore, Encinal, optional Carlisle Canyon and back via WL 36.3 3284 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16722559 Mellow Yellow Tom 818 730-0729 Hidden Valley Loop via Greenmeadow/Hillcrest 23.3 1470 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39296693 Sunday Road Rides, June 25th @ 9 am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Social Stephen 818 535-2516 Starbucks, Carlisle, Lake Sherwood, Hidden Valley, Westlake, Three Lakes 25 1311 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40160094 GO/RO Paul 310 453-9472 Starbucks - Cold Canyon out and back 27.1 2445 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43281085 Sunday Gravel Rides, Start at 9am. IMPORTANT: GRAVEL RIDES START AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. Please pay attention to the start location below as well as the route map. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb Start Location Gravel Not Scheduled When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides

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Gravel Bike Survey Results
by Sheri L 19 Jun '23

19 Jun '23

CVC Members, The Gravel Ride Survey results are attached. Thank you to everyone who participated. We ended up with 27 responses, which indicates that there is significant interest in gravel cycling. Based on what we learned, the club will take the following actions: *TWO GRAVEL RIDES EACH MONTH* There will be two Sunday gravel rides each month. One will be an easier ride on the *first Sunday*, and the other will be a more challenging ride on the *third Sunday*. By offering these on a consistent basis, we hope to make it easier to plan ahead and participate. *EASIER RIDES* These will take place on the *first Sunday* of every month. They will be tailored for people with little gravel riding experience, but of course everyone is welcome to join. These will be no-drop rides with frequent re-groups as needed. No singletrack! The routes will remain relatively close to paved roads in case someone wants to bail out. *MORE CHALLENGING RIDES* These will take place on the *third Sunday* of every month. They will be suitable for intermediate or advanced gravel riders. These may have singletrack sections as well as steep climbs and more difficult surface conditions. We will try to make these gravel rides more apparent on the weekly ride announcements. *GRAVEL BIKES* Several people asked about gravel bikes. In essence, they are road bikes with fatter tires and lower gearing. But it's no surprise that there are many variations. Rather than give recommendations, we suggest you visit one of the many bike shops in our area. In addition, there are many introductory videos on Youtube and the internet regarding gravel biking. You can also ask other club members, especially our gravel ride leaders. Mountain Bikes are welcome on all our gravel rides. Thanks to all who participated. Hope to see you out there joining these rides. As you continue to ride the gravel rides, please feel free to provide feedback. Watch for gravel rides in the weekly ride announcements! CVC-Gravel Captain -Paul Sterngold

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