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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks Safety Message: Many of you have heard that it is safer to ride double (two abreast) than single, but do you know why? The biggest reason is that it makes the group more visible from a distance, and it reduces the length of the group, making it easier (and faster) for cars to pass us on a two-lane road. Laws vary from state to state, but in California there is no restriction on how many cyclists can ride abreast. Here are examples of when not to ride double: * If a lane is very narrow or where the right side of the road is hazardous. (ex: Old Topanga canyon road as well as other of the narrow canyon roads) * If the road has continuous pavement hazards requiring cyclists to move laterally to avoid them. (ex: potholes, debris, sand or loose gravel near the shoulder or bike lane) * On a wide bike lane or highway shoulder (ex: many places along PCH). If you are on the left edge of a bike lane and shoulder to shoulder with another cyclist, the options for either cyclist avoiding a hazard are limited. * Never ride double (or even single) in a door-zone. Stay at least 4 feet away from parked cars. (ex: Triunfo Canyon after turning off Lindero) * On bike paths. In order to pass pedestrians and other users you should not ride double on a dedicated bike path. CVC Biweekly Social MTB, October @ 5:30pm Location: Lighting,. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Not Scheduled Saturday Rides, September 27th @ 8:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Chen 1 312 608-9653 CVC Landin, RockStore, Encinal, Mully, Westlake 41.6 4294 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52779646 Orange Kent 1 818 802-0826 CVC Landin, RockStore, Encinal, Mully, Westlake 41.6 4295 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52779646 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Westlake, Olsen, Wood Ranch, Fitzgerald, Santa Susana 53.8 3637 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46886555 Gold Denise 1 310 387-9856 RockStore, Westlake descent, Hidden Valley out-n-back 36.1 2676 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34345391 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tex 1 805 746-5713 Wildwood, Westlake Loop, Easiest 23.1 1215 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16598995 Sunday rides September 28th @ 8:30am 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 Map Social No Drop Ride Laurie 1 530 520-0310 Starbucks, Hidden Valley, Carlisle Canyon and back 25.4 1173 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44258516 Gold Orange 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. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC2D50.FED46C00]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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Thursday ride
by jerry blkdog.net 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Thursday's ride is longer than we normally do during the week. 59.1 miles and 4071' Starting at Rancho Community Park in Simi Valley at 9am https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52781745 Anyone who wants to lead a shorter ride from a different location and time, send me what and when and I can announce it. Just email me the information. Jerry Scott 805 404-8525 jerry(a)blkdog.net

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Tuesday ride 8 30
by Sheri L 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Hey y’all, let’s leave from Starbucks tomorrow and go out to Carlisle Canyon, back to regroup at Potrero and Westlake, and then up to hidden Valley horses and back See you at 8:30 Sheri

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Let's Make Ride Planning Super Easy? 🚴 Join Us! (Oct. 6th
by president＠cvcbike.org 18 Sep '25

18 Sep '25

Learn How to Use Ride with GPS! Ride with GPS is a powerful tool where you can find nearly all of CVC’s tried-and-true routes—and even create your own! Kent will be hosting an online Zoom training to walk you through the features of this great site. This session will be especially helpful for ride leaders and anyone interested in planning or exploring routes more easily. Don’t miss this chance to get comfortable with a tool that makes ride leading and planning so much simpler! Ride with GPS is the go-to tool for CVC routes—you’ll find almost all of our tried-and-true rides there, plus the ability to create your own. In this online Zoom training, Kent will show you how to: Plan rides by distance and climbing Easily explore and customize routes Simplify your ride leading and planning Whether you’re leading rides or just want to make planning easier, this session will give you everything you need to get started with confidence. Join us on zoom on MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th for a zoom session at 6:30. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86844373191?pwd=edkI9IfOAdUJU6uKSgey8WgjnOM63o.1 Sheri

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks CVC Biweekly Social MTB, September 18th @ 5:30pm Location: Wendy and Potrero Lighting, not mandatory but not a bad idea just in case. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Wendy/Potrero-Vista Del Mar-Parkview=Rancho DV- Sierra Vista 10.8 940 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34586752 Saturday Rides, September 20th @ 8:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 1 805 390-2200 Cvc black route 1 45.6 2705 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 Orange Chris 1 805 796-5286 Hidden Valley, Potrero, PCH, Mully, Westlake 49.2 3456 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41066207 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Landing, Rock Store, Upper Encinal, Top of the World 32.6 3348 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35850976 Gold TBD Wildwood, Erbes, Oak Park, CCW 34.6 2140 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27037883 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tom 1 818 730-0729 Landing, Cornell, Lobo Cyn, Mully, Cornell, Kanan, Agoura and back, Optional Lake Lap 22.5 1387 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35482785 Sunday rides September 21st @ 8:30am 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 Map Social No Drop Ride Stephen 1 818 535-2516 Starbucks, Carlisle, Old Agoura 23.9 1198 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39370180 Gold Orange 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. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC2815.B27616A0]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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Let's Make Ride Planning Super Easy? 🚴 Join Us! (Oct. 6th)
by Sheri L 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

*Learn How to Use Ride with GPS!* Ride with GPS is a powerful tool where you can find nearly all of CVC’s tried-and-true routes—and even create your own! Kent will be hosting an *online Zoom training* to walk you through the features of this great site. This session will be especially helpful for ride leaders and anyone interested in planning or exploring routes more easily. Don’t miss this chance to get comfortable with a tool that makes ride leading and planning so much simpler! Ride with GPS is the go-to tool for CVC routes—you’ll find almost all of our tried-and-true rides there, plus the ability to create your own. In this *online Zoom training*, Kent will show you how to: - Plan rides by distance and climbing - Easily explore and customize routes - Simplify your ride leading and planning Whether you’re leading rides or just want to make planning easier, this session will give you everything you need to get started with confidence. Join us on zoom on MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th for a zoom session at 6:30. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86844373191?pwd=edkI9IfOAdUJU6uKSgey8WgjnOM63o.1 -- Sheri & Kent

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RIDE LEADERS NEEDED
by Sheri L 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

*Calling All Riders – We Need More Ride Leaders!* In many cycling clubs, leadership rotates so that everyone shares the responsibility. At CVC, we’ve been relying on just a few members, and now it’s time to spread the load and grow our leadership team. You might be thinking: *“I can’t do this. I don’t know where to go. I don’t know HOW to lead.”* That’s where we come in. *We’ll help every step of the way!* - *Training:* Kent will be hosting a Ride with GPS/Zoom training soon.Contact me if you would like to attend on October 5th - *Resources:* Our Ride Director, Jerry, is an expert at creating and finding routes. Plus, most are already on our Ride with GPS site. - *Support:* We’ll provide guidance on route planning, safety talks, and even ride shadowing until you’re comfortable. - *Flexibility:* Lead shorter or simpler rides to start. You don’t need to be the fastest—many leaders lead from the middle! - *Community:* Plan a coffee stop or lunch afterward—it’s a great way to make the ride social. Our *Safety Committee* is also preparing tips to help you feel empowered and confident both as a rider and a leader. 👏 Shout-out to *Mellow Yellow* for their rotating leader calendar! We’d love to see other groups follow that model. 👉 *We especially need leaders for the Sunday Social Ride and Saturday Gold Rides.* Please reach out to me or Jerry if you’d like to give it a try. Together, we can build a stronger, safer, and more connected CVC! -- Sheri

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This Week's Safety-ROAD RAGE
by Sheri L 15 Sep '25

15 Sep '25

[image: .com.apple.Foundation.NSItemProvider.mArXvV.png] This week, I want to address a safety topic that at one time or another has impacted all of us, namely drivers with road rage. The 1st article link below details the famous Mandeville Canyon road rage incident that epitomizes this problem. Road rage directed towards cyclists is an unfortunate reality of being on the road. In my own cycling experience, I have witnessed more road rage incidents than I can count. In a substantial portion of those incidents, I have seen cyclists respond angrily to driver provocation, potentially worsening the outcome. Here are some of the road rage offenses that I have witnessed. 1. A driver coming upon a cyclist then blasting a horn. 2. Driver swerving towards the right side to run a cyclist off the road. 3. A driver verbally abusing a cyclist by pulling aside the bike, opening the window, and shouting. 4. Throwing something out the window at cyclists—either liquid or solid objects 5. Loudly accelerating a motorcycle or car while passing a cyclist. I could go on. I wrote an article a few weeks ago about dealing with angry dogs. IMHO, angry drivers are as bad or worse. I have included links below to multiple articles on this subject, most written by lawyers or insurance companies. There is no cookbook way to deal with an angry and aggressive driver, but there are some common elements in the linked articles: 1. Stand down. Take a deep breath and avoid escalation. 2. Stop and get off the road if possible. 3. Don’t look an angry driver in the eye. 4. Don’t respond with angry gestures. 5. Have a low threshold to call 9-1-1 when safe to do so. 6. Attempt to get a license plate #. 7. If you have a Go-Pro or other camera, try to document the abuse. Conspicuous display of a cell phone to video the abuse might give a driver pause. 8. Avoid verbal engagement. Consider trying to record or video any adverse interactions if it is safe to do so. I don’t have all of the answers to how do deal with an out of control driver, but I present this so that you can think about how you might respond and so you can be mentally prepared if (and probably when) you encounter a problem. When it comes to road rage, “discretion is the better part of valor”. Stephen [image: 75.jpeg] Narrow road is a zone of conflict <https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jul-09-me-bike9-story.html> latimes.com <https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jul-09-me-bike9-story.html> <https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jul-09-me-bike9-story.html> https://www.bikelegalfirm.com/bicycles-and-road-rage https://simplebikeinsurance.com/cyclists-road-rage-guide/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness/safe-biking-vs-angry-drivers-how-t… https://www.bicycling.com/news/a20007720/how-to-handle-an-angry-driver/?cid… magazine - bicyclingmag_FBPAGE_Bicycling__ https://bayareabicyclelaw.com/how-to-deal-with-an-angry-driver-when-youre-o… https://www.merlincycles.com/blog/cyclists-how-to-avoid-road-rage/ https://www.bikemn.org/mn-bicycling-handbook/dealing-with-road-rage/ https://www.npr.org/2009/12/02/120457877/road-rage-case-highlights-cyclist-… https://illuminationsmedical.com/road-rage-toward-cyclists-how-to-stay-safe/ https://www.becauseyouwanttowin.com/road-rage-and-cyclists-dealing-with-agg… https://bayareabicyclelaw.com/street-sense-road-rage-and-cyclists/ Stephen Levinson

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Tuesday Ride-8:30
by Sheri L 14 Sep '25

14 Sep '25

Hey All, Meeting at 8:30 on Tuesday morning at Starbucks for a ride to 7 min. hill. and back. Terry H. will be leading the ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52201615 Thanks Terry! -- Sheri

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This Weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 10 Sep '25

10 Sep '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks This week's Safety Message: Cycling Safety Reminder: Avoiding Collisions and Close Calls with Cars Crashes with cars are rare, but close calls happen often and are stressful for both cyclists and drivers. Common areas of concern include: * Too-close passes - often from misjudged space. * Unsafe overtakes - drivers underestimating group speed. * Right hooks - vehicles turning right across the group's path. * Left crosses - oncoming cars turning left in front of the group. * Passing as we turn left - motorists trying to overtake during our left turns. Awareness of these situations helps us all stay safer and more predictable on the road. Please watch this 4 min video to learn how to minimize stressful outcomes and crashes. https://cyclingsavvy.org/courses/ride-leader-course/lessons/glc-group-safet… CVC Biweekly Social MTB, September @ 5:30pm Location: Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Not Scheduled Saturday Rides, September 13th @ 8:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 1 805 390-2200 Landing, RockStore, Down Latigo, PCH, Up Decker, Landing 48.3 4927 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6643351 Orange Terry 1 805 490-4616 Moorpark, Somis, Camarillo 59.9 3515 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52598750 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Simi Valley, Lost, Long, Tapo Canyons 51.2 3566 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41715185 Gold Mark 1 805 432-6292 Cruise Around the Conejo 39.4 2699 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38907202 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Jeanne 1 805 368-7924 Hidden Valley out and back 19.9 897 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52599296 Sunday rides September 14th @ 8:30am 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 Map Social No Drop Ride Bart 1 8058 807-8566 Starbucks, Woodwild (Wildwood CW) 20.4 1106 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38784489 Gold Orange 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. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC2292.B9293F50]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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