Happy Boxing Day everyone, and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Since we are all probably carrying a few extra holiday pounds, we'll do an easier route this week. Keep it a 'fun-ride' leading into New Year's week.

CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, December 28, 8:30 AM

Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart.

Route: Out to Newbury Park, into Dos Vientos the easy way, and back Lynn Rd. 36 miles, 2900 feet total climbing, altho Ride W/ GPS guesstimates high.

This is a good route for any Purple riders who would like to try Gold. No major climbs and some nice views.

Water & restrooms: We'll take a break at Dos Vientos Community Park

For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3807230

Ride leader this week: Cam (805) 217-6659

If you depart from the group ride for whatever reason, please pass along the information to the ride leader.

The Gold Ride is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30+ miles in length and averaging 12-14 mph. 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. This is a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together.

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.

Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions: (805) 217-6659