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Club Clothing Primary/Secondary Election
by Sheri L 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Hi Members, The clothing survey in our Primary Election has closed and I am sure you are all anxious to hear the outcome. To be fair, since our candidates were pretty close in the popular vote, we are going to have a second vote and eliminate the bottom choice. We will now be asking you to vote again based on the following choices. I am asking you to vote again and if we get landslide results, this may be it. If not, we will likely have a run-off election. If you missed voting, here is your chance. If you feel strongly or otherwise, please chime in as now! *We need accurate results from as many members as possible!* *PLEASE VOTE AGAIN to help make the best decision for your club!* Just click the following link: https://forms.gle/xWFdwttWhQSt9EV39 -- Sheri

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cvc weekend rides 3/7 &3/8/20
by Taylor Hodoose 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* [image: image.png] May 2nd CVC Annual Benefit ride http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html *Away ride March 21 Ojai* *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 15,22,29 April 5,12 Local rides- Saturday March 7th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Mully/ 7min/Old Top 55.5 5,107 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14454851 805-390-2200 Fernwood/Stunt/Mully Orange Doug Westlake/Erbes/R Regan 47 3,382 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32045939 323-806-2002 Grimes/Lynn/Grn Meadow Orange Lite Petros Moorpark/Simi 48 3,368 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26023301 805-630-8116 Long Cyn/Agoura Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Olson 34.5 2,304 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150 Lisa 818-535-0862 Wood Ranch/Erbes ***Daylight savings; adjust your clocks one hour earlier Sunday March 8th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Kanan/Cornell 37.5 3,291 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32056875 R Store/Up Encinal/Westlake Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan/Cornell 37.5 3,291 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32056875 Gold 787-240-1332 R Store/Up Encinal/Westlake Social Kay Townsgate/Agoura 23.5 1,684 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31236477 818-419-1172 Las Virgenes/Mully Sunday March 8th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Gravel Rob Church Gravel Backbones 31 3,712 https://www.strava.com/routes/23843727 Why did the ride director bonk last Saturday? I don’t know, but it was awesome. Maybe too heavy of a load midweek. Maybe not enough water. Maybe jumping in the deep end too early in the season. At the bottom of Encinal I told the group I’d meet them at the top. As they rode off, I could hear them asking what was going on and if I was OK. 40 minutes later I reached the top of Encinal. The little downhill to the 3 b’s helped a lot, and I rallied back enough to stay with the group the rest of the way. Spectacular blow up, on a spectacular day. Safety Tip of the Week:  Ride One or Two Across-Ride single file or double file as appropriate to the roadway and traffic conditions and where allowed by law. Even where riding double is legal, courtesy dictates that you single up when cars are trying to pass you if the lane is wide enough for them to safely do so. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Wed. Afternoon Ride 3:45!
by Sheri L 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

NEW TIME! WOOHOO! Longer days! Come on out for the spirited ride on Wednesday afternoon! About 20 miles, and some averages of 14 or so! See you Wednesday at 3:45! -- Sheri

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Vote on Jersey
by Sheri L 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Hi, Hoping you got a chance to look at jerseys. A lot of work goes into the design, and if you have feedback, I would love to hear your thoughts. Voting closes tomorrow, so please remember to cast your vote for the jersey you feel is best for the club! If you lost the link, please go back through emails, spam, or anything and let me know if I can help. Thanks! -- Sheri

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Vote today on your favorite new CVC jersey
by Sheri L 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

Hey CVC! It is time! Time for what? Time for our new club kit! 5 years have gone by quick and we have been in the planning stages since last summer and now is the time! A great team has worked together through trial and error and success to bring you 4 amazing choices to vote on! You will take this ONE question survey with the attached link and you will select your favorite style. As you know, you may not be guaranteed that what you have voted on will win. But remember, YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Once we select the most voted upon jersey, we will finish up with our coordinating bib and shorts and accessories. The thought on shorts is black with a leg band of coordinating color from the jersey. I anticipate in the next few weeks we will have a full range of samples that you will be highly encouraged to try on for size and you will go home to purchase your items in a secure on line store. >From there, it is about 6-8 weeks once we place an order, so by summer, we will be looking real good! We have 3 designs but a few of the designs are offered in different colors. One has multi color, but is the same design, so we left it in as a 4th option since it is so totally different. It is hard to imagine a flat jersey looking good, but try to picture the jersey filled out in dimension. They will look much better on! Please see the link and choose one. You will not be putting them in an order and you will not be choosing your color today. Some slight adjustments to the style may be made such as sleeve band size, etc. If you have questions or comments, please email me. Be sure to click the link below for your vote! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vFUNKmFliqPNYEm0Udi60lU1moj-pEGQP1GbmjUQFu… Let's end this vote by SuperTuesday, March 3rd. Thank you, -- Sheri

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CVC Weekend rides 2/29 & 3/1/20
by Taylor Hodoose 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* [image: image.png] May 2nd CVC Annual Benefit ride http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html *Away ride March 21 Ojai* *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 15,22,29 April 5,12 Local rides- Saturday February 29th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Potrero/Lewis/PCH 59 5,329 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12048513 805-390-2200 Deer Creek/Yerba/PCH/Encianl Orange Alfonzo Cornell/Mully/Piuma 44 4,599 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32005011 787-240-1332 Dn Stunt/7 min/Calabasas Orange Lite Petros Mureau/Old Top/Fernwood 43 4,428 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27587848 805-630-8116 Stunt/Mully/Cornell Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 DoVi out N back 29 1,832 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19169421 Lisa 818-535-0862 Via Hidden Valley Sunday March 1st @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Las Vir/Mully/Lobo 38 3,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32004945 Rock Store/Up Encinal Orange Alfonzo Las Vir/Mully/Lobo 38 3,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32004945 Gold 787-240-1332 Rock Store/Up Encinal Social Kay Hillcrest/Gainsborough 22.5 1,298 3354 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30068557> 818-419-1172 TO/Agoura Question of the week: How fast should I go downhill? Slower than you are comfortable with. Maybe it’s because I’m not a great descender, but I don’t chase PR’s downhill. A lot of our canyons have blind turns where you cannot see if there is sand on the road, a slow-moving car, or a loose table saw blocking the road. Descend with caution. Safety Tip of the Week:  Two at The End-For safety and as a courtesy, if the group spreads out, the last two people should adjust their speed to ride as a pair. If either should need assistance, they will have a helping hand. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Wed. Afternoon Ride
by Sheri L 24 Feb '20

24 Feb '20

Promising to be a beautiful pre-spring day Wednesday. Looking forward to another ride with the Wednesday afternoon group. See you then for about a 14 avg. ride and about 20 miles. You know the time... 3:33 at the Landing. -- Sheri

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Sat. gold+ Orange Light route
by Sheri L 22 Feb '20

22 Feb '20

Here ya go! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31985566 Kent Koral (818) 802-0826 -- Sheri

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Sat. ride, late call
by Sheri L 22 Feb '20

22 Feb '20

Hey, anyone interested.... a group is coming together for a ride leaving from the landing at 9:30! Clearing up and looks beautiful! Meeting at the landing at 9:30. -- Sheri

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**revised** added Sunday Gravel-CVC weekend rides 2/22 & 2/23/20
by Taylor Hodoose 21 Feb '20

21 Feb '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* May 2nd CVC Annual Benefit ride http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 15,22,29 April 5,12 Saturday February 22nd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Ventura/Ojai 72 4,349 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956116 805-390-2200 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Orange Vern Ventura/Ojai 45 2,693 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956085 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Orange Lite Petros Ventura/Ojai 45 2,693 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956085 805-630-8116 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Ventura/Ojai 40 1,866 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5878174 Lisa 818-535-0862 back Meeting at Museum of Ventura County parking lot. 98 E Santa Clara St. https://www.google.com/maps/place/98+E+Santa+Clara+St,+Ventura,+CA+93001/@3… Bring cash for any lunch stops Local rides- Saturday February 22nd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Dn Encinal 33 3,433 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962223 787-240-1332 PCH/Mully/Westlake Sunday February 23rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Hid Vly/DoVi 36 2,699 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962189 Syc Cyn/Potrero Orange Alfonzo Hid Vly/DoVi 36 2,699 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962189 Gold 787-240-1332 Syc Cyn/Potrero Social Kay Cornell/Lake Malibu 23.5 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 Lobo Cyn/Back Sunday February 23rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Gravel Rob Kass Chesbro/Malibu Creek 38 3,578 https://www.strava.com/routes/23986078 Backbone Question of the week: How can I avoid crashing? The only way to truly avoid a crash is to not ride. The club had a bad crash last weekend involving two riders on the red ride, and I don’t think there was much they could have done to avoid it. I did not see it unfold, but the basic details were punctured tires due to rocks in the road, while traveling along PCH. I feel terrible for the riders, but am compelled to mention the incident, hoping we can take pause and ride as safely as possible. As a reminder: 1. 1. Watch for road debris, and call it out loudly 1. 2. Leave yourself room if evasive maneuvers are necessary 1. 3. Be sure to carry ID and emergency contacts on you (like a Road ID) 2. 4. Navigate around obstacles, not through them Safety Tip of the Week:  Stay on the right side <http://www.marc.org/bikeped/sharetheroad.htm> of the lane-Ride in a single-file line with other cyclists (not two or three abreast) if the street is too narrow for cars to pass. Cyclists are allowed to ride in the middle of the lane to increase visibility. Keep an eye out for parked cars (or rather, doors from parked cars opening into the street). Avoid the dreaded door-into-cyclist snafu by staying a little bit closer to the center of the street if there are parked cars. Also, move towards the left side of the lane when turning left. Stay out of drivers’ blind spots <http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/cycling-guide/section3.3.shtml>, especially at traffic lights or stop signs. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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