[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* May 4th CVC Annual Picnic Ride **be sure to register and support your club** Saturday April 20th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Mt Baldy 49 6,756 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27880990 805-390-2200 to ski lift Orange Doug Mt Baldy 40 4,556 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/289469 323-806-2002 to village Meeting at Glendora High School: S Valley Center parking lot https://www.google.com/maps/place/Glendora+High+School/@34.1332632,-117.8334... Bring Lunch Money to stop at Village Local rides- Saturday April 20th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED John Agoura/Vly Cir 52.5 3,473 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15778469 Orange 805-410-2237 Snta Su/LA/Erbes Gold Lisa 818-535-0862 4 lakes 36 2,451 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27713032 Petros 805-630-8116 Sunday April 21st @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan 33 2,799 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29744280 Orange 978-394-7318 Mully/Cornell Social Kay Agoura/ Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Did you get your legs back yet? After this unusually long winter, I feel like I have finally got my riding legs back. It took me a while longer than I expected, but now I’m not getting dropped like a hot rock. For me it was all a matter of putting in the miles. Some will say there are good and bad miles. Maybe for the elite, but I need the time in the seat to remind my legs of the work they need to do, and opening up the lungs. It’s not always easy to stay motivated, but worth the commitment to keep in cycling shape. Safety Tip of the Week:  Watch Out at Intersections-When approaching intersections requiring vehicles to yield or stop the lead rider will say “slowing” or “stopping” to alert those behind to the change in speed. Do not call out “clear”. Each cyclist is responsible for verifying that the way is clear before entering the intersection. Signal well and make eye contact with drivers before making a turn or slowing down. 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