[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* June 29, PCH coastal ride Summer ride start time change begins June 21. Rides will start 30 minutes earlier to beat some heat. Local rides- Saturday June 15th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Encinal/PCH 59 6,337 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17373748 805-390-2200 Corral/Back Orange Kent Mully/Piuma 43 4,489 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13966865 818-802-0826 Stunt/Mully Orange Lite Petros Mully/Piuma 43 4,489 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13966865 805-630-8116 Stunt/Mully Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Dos Vientos 29 1,932 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19169421 Lisa 818-535-0862 out N back HV Sunday June 16th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Bart HidVly/DoVi 36 2,655 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29803358 Orange 805-338-9145 Syc Cyn/Lynn Social Kay Westlake/Carlisle 17 1,250 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106925 818-419-1172 out N back Question of the week: Can Kent be stopped? The last two weeks I have asked Kent, “what pr are you chasing today”? I get the same responses each time. “Not been feeling well”, “don’t think I'm going for anything today”... When I get home and look at Strava for the day, what do you know KK has got himself another pr on a big climb. So we don’t always have to plot it out, just go with how you feel. Enjoy the ride and see how it turns out. But if you hear someone downplaying their anticipated efforts, be ready to jump out of the saddle at the next turn. Safety Tip of the Week:  Announce Hazards-When riding in a tight group, most of the cyclists do not have a good view of the road surface ahead, so it is important to announce holes, gravel, grates, and other hazards. Indicate road hazards by pointing down to the left or right, and by shouting “hole,” “bump,” “pine cone”, etc. Everyone in a group should be made aware of hazards. 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