What: CVC GO Thursday Kickoff Ride

When: Thursday May 1, 2014 @ 5:30 p.m.

Where: Hidden Valley/Treasure Hill out-and-back Route

Why: First Thursday of the Month Post-ride Picnic @ 7 p.m.

DISTANCE: 20-25 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride. The group includes mixed paces averaging 13 - 15+ mph.

NO DROPS: The leader will sweep behind the group or wait ahead at strategic points/turns along the route, as needed, so nobody gets left behind. Faster riders who are familiar with the course and who prefer to ride ahead are encouraged to do so; they need not wait at regroup points.

DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building. From the 101 Freeway, take Lindero Canyon south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards. You will see a grassy area where we PICNIC after the ride. Park along the curb.

PICNIC: The picnic will take place the first Thursday of each month. All club members and their guests are invited. For our kickoff May 1^st picnic, I will bring some beverages, cups, fruit, cheese and crackers to get us started. Feel free to bring your own snacks to share as well. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on and an extra layer for warmth, just in case.

QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie at hatoolah@msn.com / 908.432.3480.

SAFETY NOTES:

1. A helmet is mandatory.

2. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, cell phone.

3. Have on your bike or person everything you need to change a flat: spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit.

4. Please do not call out “clear” at intersections and turns.

5. If you hear someone call out “clear” while approaching a turn or intersection, or anywhere else for that matter, please disregard it and make your own decision about the safety status of the turn or intersection.

6. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know.

CVC 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.

Regards,

Sherrie Felton