July 4-July 9

"Flat!" .....

We all get them, and it's part of cycling.  But, too often it happens in just the first few miles of a ride.  Many times it's because of something picked up on a previous ride that doesn't totally puncture the tube until later.  So, make sure to check your tires before the next ride.  While you're at it, grab a rag and go through some critical working parts to make sure everything is in order:  tires, rims, brake pads, chain and jockey wheels not gunked up, cable ends not frayed, shifting is smooth.  Your bike will love you for it!

Starts this Saturday! 

Away Ride:  Leo Carillo to Emma Wood Coastal Coffee Run.

Summer Beach Path Ride.  

Break out your beach cruisers!  Starting at the Santa Monica Pier and riding along the boardwalk for an out and back with a stop for food and refreshments.

Fourth of July Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot 

Leader-Jerry Scott

Leader-Orange Rush: Gary Silver (same route at a faster pace)

Leader-Orange Standard:  Cam Young

Route link:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6924576

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Leader:  Henry Montalvo

Route:  Follows Gold and turns back early

Hangover Sunday:   9am at The Landing parking lot 

Leader-Jerry Scott

Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707

Leader-Dale Smith

Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707

Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields

Route link:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2845778

Tuesday:   The Landing parking lot

Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot 

Leader:  Sheila Levine-Sherwyn

Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles

Gold/Orange-5:15pm-Leader:  Dale Smith for Rock Store loop.

Racer Ride-5:30pm-Leader:  Jonathan Woodbury

Rock Store & Upper Encinal loop

No rides scheduled

Morning Ride-9am at The Landing parking lot 

Leader:  Sheila Levine-Sherwyn

Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles

Go Thursday Ride**-5:30pm

Starting locations and routes vary, so check your emails during the week.  

This is an intermediate level ride that starts and ends at local watering holes, so you can finish up with some food, refreshments, and socializing with your cycling friends.

Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row.  Do not park next to the homes.

** This is considered a "no drop" ride.  The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind.

All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped.  As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together.

It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. 

That’s all for now, folks.  Have a great week!

Cameron “Cam” Young

Ride Director

Conejo Valley Cyclists

805-217-6659

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.