*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Apr 14th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * **** Our guest ride leader this week will be the one and only HARLENE ROEN. *Route: Up Potrero to CSU Channel Island, Back on Santa Rosa, Reed Bypass; Olsen; Pederson; Down Erbes; La Granada; School Road. This is essentially the short version of the Orange Route. * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290166 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/998170> As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30 am then splitting into our groups and departing. The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14 mph. It is mandatory to have and wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag). Please make sure your bike is in working condition as well. *This is not a "no drop **ride**" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together and have a fun safe **ride**. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together.* *Things to have:*** Helmet !!! Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop. Tools to perform minor repairs. Chain repair linkage. Inner-tube and pump (or the like). Cellular phone. Food to replenish energy*.* *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 ridein these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. 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. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!! Henry Montalvo 310-753-1265