CVC GOLD RIDE -- Saturday, June 29th, 8:30 AM (REVISED)

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.

Because Orange is going to the coast and it is going to be hot. I'm changing the ride so people have options. The Gold Plus riders should consider going up Encinal with Orange (at Gold pace). The ride is revised...

Route: Up Westlake, Up Kanan, Down Lindero, Around the Lake, Dow Vientos Out & Back; 38.2 Miles; 2,947 Feet

For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1389281

Toilet & Water: Mile 16.8 (Firestation)

Toilet & Water: Mile 26.3 (Dos Vientos Community Park)

Sanctioned Rides Safety Requirements:

Helmets must be worn
Obey all traffic laws
Where provided, ride in the bike lane
Ride to the right, Pass on the left
Point-out hazards & approaching situations to riders behind you
Ride 2 abreast only where it is safe to do so; Single file where it is not.
Never ride more than 2 abreast
Avoid passing other riders on down-hills.
Indicate your intentions verbally

For safe cycling, CVC recommends the following:

Ear buds and headphones are not permitted
Ride predictably; Avoid rapid changes in movement
Be vigilant for doors opening on parked cars
Use a mirror

The Gold Ride is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 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.

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 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. Remember, if you ride...

RIDE GOLD!!!