CVC RIDE PREVIEW January 17-January 22 ------------------------ Who wants to sweep?...... .....Since we have committed to riding in a group, and we all are watching out for each other, let's share in the sweeping duties. It's only until the next re-group spot. Plus, it gives a chance to relax, smell the roses a bit, and ensures that everyone gets back safely. -COMING UP- CVC-Roundtrip Cycling Bike Clinics February 21 & 28 Learn skills in better handling of your bike. Increase your confidence when riding in a group or solo. For all levels and experience. Registration opens soon and limited to 12 cyclists each date, so put one of those dates in your calendar. -THE WEEKLY RIDES- Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot CVC Memorial Ride (Rained out last week) We gather together to remember and commemorate our friends & members who are now in a more peaceful place. We'll all ride together as a group to Peter Strauss Ranch on Mulholland for a group picture & brief remembrance. Please wear your club kit for the group picture which we'll post to the club website. Red, Orange, Gold, Purple-Leaders: Jim Doane, Cam Young, Matt Merrit, and.... .... last but not least, Bill Sietsema. This will be Bill's last ride with us as Purple Ride Leader. He is moving out of town to be closer to his new job. We cannot thank Bill enough for the great job he has done with all the new cyclists that have come to CVC. He has always made new folks feel safe and his rides were always a pleasure. His patience, cycling expertise, and gentle teaching have helped many move up to the other ride levels. We'll miss seeing his smiling face at the ride starts. Best of luck to you, Bill! ---------------------------------- This will be a combo ride for all levels riding together to Peter Strauss Ranch with alternatives for returning. The base route will be Rock Store via Cornell. From there, riders will have four choices: Return the way we came via Mulholland and Cornell (best route for those not wanting to descend upper Westlake) or, Stay on Mulholland, climb Rock Store and return to Westlake, or, go upper Encinal, and then again choose to return to Westlake, or, descend via Encinal to the coast, stopping at Leo Carrillo for water/restrooms. From there riders can choose which canyon to return on. Route links for reference: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6742325 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5179014 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5179223 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Gold leader: Dale Smith Orange leader: TBA (Same route with a faster pace) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1411476 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874265 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-Discontinued until next Spring Racer Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing parking lot This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-Discontinued until next Spring Red Ride-Discontinued until next Spring MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. 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. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. 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.
