[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* CVC Holiday party Sunday December 8, 3:00-6:00pm @ Twisted Oak Tavern 30105 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Local rides- Saturday December 7th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Dn Latigo 56 5,619 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26711987 805-390-2200 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Sheri Westlake/Dn Encinal 38.5 4,271 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31549071 908-432-3480 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Lite Joe Long Cyn/Wood Ranch 40.5 2,935 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26573915 805-390-4641 Kanan/Agoura Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Pederson 40 2,519 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29009208 Lisa 818-535-0862 Grimes/Erbes Sunday December 8th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Kanan/Chesbro 37 2,738 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31553073 Las Vir/Mully/Cornell Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan/Chesbro 37 2,738 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31553073 Gold 787-240-1332 Las Vir/Mully/Cornell Social Carl Westlake/Kanan 20 1,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 972-978-5995 Medea Crk Prk/Agoura Question of the week: Is it important to look left? I always look to the right down the road, but sometimes forget to look left. This morning I dropped my chain and had to pull over to put it back on. Before I started pedaling, I gave a quick glance forward, and then off I went. A moment later I realized that I had not even looked back to the left/behind me to see if there was another cyclist or car coming in my direction. Luckily for me the road was open, but it gave me a fright thinking about what “could have been”. Left, right, then left again. 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
