Conejo Valley Cyclists

So... you are thinking about the money and cost for the CVC Picnic & Benefit Ride?

Here is a great breakdown.

The average club ride lasts for 2 ½ hours.

Yearly Membership Fee $35.00 Cost per hour

Per month $2.92

1 ride a week $0.68 $0.28 Per Hour

2 rides a week $0.34 $0.14

3 rides a week $0.25 $0.10

4 Rides a week $0.19 $0.08

Clearly........ I think we can safely say, the club membership is already a screaming bargain and this only covers operating expenses. We are more than that. We are a charitable organization in support of fostering cycling. So, let's get going on giving back and make a difference in someone's life! Let's get those kids who lost all belongings, some bikes back into their lives. Be a part of this day! It is your time to give back.

And on that thought.... MANY of our initial sign ups for the Picnic & Benefit ride have been previous riders who have done this ride before. The reason for that is because they know how much fun this ride is. The long term members saw how much fun the event was, and how much they got out of riding it, and the moral satisfaction of giving to others. It's time to bring our newer members and those new to the Picnic & Benefit Ride, into the fun!

Click the link below to register today!

What: CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit
When: Saturday June 21st 8 a.m.
Where: Conejo Community Park
400 West Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks
Who: CVC Members
Why: Club Camaraderie, Giving Back Locally, and to promote Cycling
Distances: 62 (Metric Century), 50 or 25 Mile

Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, May 22, 5:30 pm sharp
Location: Meet at Wendy and Portrero fo a 5:30PM roll out

Fairly easy and Gravel Friendly Route

Ride	Leader	Route	Miles	Climb (ft.)	Map
MTB	Kent 818-802-0826	CVC Sycamore Loop	13.6	1329	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50836602

Saturday Away Rides, May 24th @ 8:30 am

Ride	Leader	Route	Miles	Climb (ft.)	Map
Red	Terry	Ventura, Santa Paula, Ojai	51.1	2714	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36088084
Orange	Terry	Ventura, Santa Paula, Ojai	51.1	2714	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36088084
Orange Light	Peter	Ventura, Santa Paula, Ojai	51.1	2714	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36088084
Gold	Laurie	Ventura to Ojai/ via Lake Casitas	42	2030	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49025694
Mellow Yellow	Tex 805-746-5713	Ventura Bike Path to Ojai and back	30	997	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3290331

Sunday Road, May 25th @ 9:00 am
Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons.
Please Park towards the rear of the parking lot to not disrupt local businesses and/or the homes behind the lot.

Ride	Leader	Route	Miles	Climb (ft.)	Map
GO
Social	Marty	Starbucks, Lobo Cyn	24.7	1462	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39522293

*** MONDAY Memorial Day Ride: Leader: Chris Roberts 35.1 miles 2385 ft. Can drop out anywhere along route. Start time: 9:00 LANDING

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36233668

This week, our safety tip involves navigating around trucks in intersections. This link leads to an excellent article with 2 short videos.

Cycling around trucks in intersections involves predictable and avoidable hazards. Please take the time to review the article and videos, and

consider incorporating these lessons into your safety skillset. Always stay vigilant.

What cyclists need to know about trucks

cyclingsavvy.org

When riding with us, you will:

· Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably.

· Avoid bunching up; don’t overlap wheels.

· Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads.

· Ensure your bike is in good working order. Have you put goo in your tubeless?

· Descend carefully!

· Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines.

· Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.

· If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides.

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Sheri