[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* Away rides to begin in February on 3rd Saturday of the month. Local rides- Saturday January 25th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Hid Vly/PCH 52.5 4,026 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30890571 805-390-2200 Decker/TOW/Westlake Orange Alfonzo Mully/Stunt/Fernwood 43.5 4,362 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31793916 787-240-1332 Old Top/Calabasas Orange Lite Petros HId Vly/Lewis/Santa Rosa 46.5 2,544 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13083901 805-630-8116 Olson/Erbes Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Cornell/Mully 32 2,740 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31490258 Lisa 818-535-0862 7 Min/back Sunday January 26th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Pederson/Lynn 35.5 2,531 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31793932 Old Con/Borchord/Hid Val Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Pederson/Lynn 35.5 2,531 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31793932 Gold 787-240-1332 Old Con/Borchord/Hid Val Social Kay Reyes/Lindero 21 1,131 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29174187 818-419-1172 Oak Park/Agoura Question of the week: Should I go all out? Maybe not. I sure wish someone had reminded me this a few weeks ago. If you have lightened your training load over the holidays, be sure to ease back into it. I have been feeling good, and maybe pushed too hard, too soon. The left knee has been barking, and no dog treats in sight. Safety Tip of the Week:  Move Off the Road When You Stop-Whether you are stopping because of mechanical problems or to regroup with your pals, move well off the road so you don’t interfere with traffic. It is usually best for the lead rider to pull forward in the stopping area and for other riders to pull in behind the rider in front of them. When you start up again, each cyclist should look for, and yield to, traffic. 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