Hi CVC Red Riders:
Saturday, March 30th, 2013 8:30am Westlake RED Ride - (Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot ) (Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s = North East Corner)
Westlake Village-Juan Bautista Park- Mulholland-Rock Store- Encinal Canyons
PCH-Leo Carrillo with : Return choices: Mulholland Hwy or Yerba Buena
Ride Agoura Rd. East to Juan Bautista de Anza Park (1st re-group spot) Mulholland West to Malibou Lake & then up Rock Store Climb to top: ( 2nd re-group spot ) Then from top of Rock Store, across Mulholland Hwy by Malibou Wines & Descend Upper Encinal Canyon then back up to the lower Encinal Canyon descent to PCH
Then ride West on PCH to Leo Carrillo campground ( 3rd re-group spot) Return to Westlake Village via' Mulholland Hwy or..... Yerba Buena ( longer option**)
FYI: Here's the RWGPS route : http://ridewithgps.com/routes/947125
** ( Longer option: from Leo Carrillo- return via Yerba Buena-Little Sycamore-Mulholland-Westlake)
After ride coffee & socializing - at the Natural Cafe' patio and/or the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
See you at 8:30am at the Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot
Reminder of our Club Ride safety rules : In recent weeks there have been several close calls involving our riders that might have resulted in serious injuries & damage so to remind you of our club ride safety:
Club Ride Safety Requirements:
Approved ANSI Helmets must be worn Obey all traffic safety laws: (stop signs, traffic lights, yield signs, etc.) When applicable, ride in the designated bike lane Ride on the right side of lane, Pass on the left side of cyclist in front of you Point-out road hazards & other dangerous conditions to riders behind you Ride 2 abreast only where it is safe to do so: - Single file where it is not.
Avoid passing other riders on downhills unless you are sure they are aware of your presense and intention to pass them.
Earbuds & headphones are not permitted Ride straight in lane and predictably; Avoid rapid line changes or wobbly bike movements Be vigilant for doors opening on parked cars Use a mirror to monitor vehicles, cyclists behind you
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. Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain