[image: image.png] *SMMT Challenge May 25-Aug 31:* Red group will be scheduling SMMT climbs on Saturdays to complete all 15 road bike climbs. Join us, or follow at your own pace. *Upcoming Away Rides:* June 29, PCH coastal ride SaturdayMay 18th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor McBean/Soledad Cyn 68 3,722 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29952506 805-390-2200 Alysio Cyn/Back Orange TBD McBean/Soledad Cyn 68 3,722 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29952506 Alysio Cyn/Back Meeting outside Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf-Santa Clarita mall https://www.google.com/maps/place/24201+Valencia+Blvd+Space+%233648,+Santa+C... 24201 Valencia Blvd Space #3648 Local rides- Saturday May 18th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Simi/Box Cyn 52 3,607 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21407076 TBD Woolsey/Vly Cir/ Agoura Orange Peter Mully/Piuma 42.5 4,528 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29001990 805-390-2525 Stund/Mully Orange Lite Joseph Mully/Piuma 42.5 4,528 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29001990 805-236-0696 Stund/Mully Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 HV/DoVi 35.5 2,148 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20242582 Lisa 818-535-0862 Lynn/Flores/Erbes Sunday May 19th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Black Taylor Hidden Vly 45 2,705 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 805-390-2200 Santa Rosa/Erbes RED Alfonzo Agoura/LVirg/Cold Cyn 33 2,521 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818921 Orange 787-240-1332 Mully/Cornell Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Are you watching the Tour of California? One thing I enjoy about the TOC, is that we can see the pros race on the same roads we enjoy. It always puts things in perspective to see them fly by at twice my speed. As impressive as they are, it never makes me feel bad about my own level of fitness or skill. In fact, I feel better. This is their every day job to race bikes. While I can’t climb anything as fast as them, I don’t think they can vet a reality show budget as fast as I can. Safety Tip of the Week:  See and Be Seen-Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather, or at night, you need to be seen by others. Wearing white has not been shown to make you more visible. Rather, always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright colors when riding day or night. Also wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you. Make eye contact with other road users, especially at junctions, then you know they’ve seen you. 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