CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 4th 8:30 AM

Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner)

Route: Potrero down to Lewis Road and returning on Santa Rosa Road through Read Bypass.Weather forecast is for 80 Deg. and Breezy, at the start the temperature should be in the low to mid 60 Deg.

Hi Everyone,On Saturday February 4th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Potrero to Lewis returning on Santa Rosa Rd. The re-group locations are Chanel Island University, followed by the McDonald's on Santa Rosa Road, North of the 1010 Freeway, for water and restrooms and the top of Read bypass. Please use the restroom before departing or at fire station 33 as there is a sizable distance before water and restrooms, first possible restroom and water will be at the McDonald's on Santa Rosa Rd.   For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781807   First re-group at Chanel Island University. We will re-group at McDonald's for restrooms and water. Next re-group at Read bypass. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing.

The Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph.It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet and it is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride.

Things to have: Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop. Tools to perform minor repairs. Chain repair linkage. Inner-tube and inflatable device. Cellular phone. Food to replenish energy.

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.

After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Bl.(between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere.

Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421