CVC Monday Memorial Day Ride  -- Monday May 28th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Somis. Weather forecast is for 78 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the low 60 Deg.   Hi Everyone, On Monday May 28th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Potrero to Lewis to Pleasant Valley returning on Santa Rosa.  Additional extension is to include Bradley to Broadway through Somis for Orange and Descending Balcom and returning on Grimes for Red.   Please use the restroom before departing.   For a detailed map and route slip, go to:   Beginner Ride http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1216415   Advancing Beginner Ride http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1216425   Based Ride http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781807   Extended Ride http://ridewithgps.com/routes/947213 Additional mileages and challenge can be obtain by adding the Balcom descent.   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 Orange Ride is an Intermediate/advanced recreational ride, 40-60 miles in length and averaging 17 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 inflated device. Cellular phone. Food to replenish energy. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the rideroute 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