[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* May 4th CVC Annual Picnic Ride **be sure to register and support your club** Local rides- Saturday April 27th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 4 Peaks 70 9,914 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29788692 805-390-2200 Orange Jennifer Mully/Stunt 41 4,164 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29791367 805-558-3428 Piuma/Mully Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Hidden Valley 28.5 1,932 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19169421 Lisa 818-535-0862 DoVi/Back Sunday April 28th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo HidVly/DoVi 36 2,655 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29803358 Orange 787.240.1332 Syc Cyn/Lynn Social Kay Agoura/Cornell 23.5 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 Lobo/back Question of the week: Why do you keep posting “Hillacious” routes? What else am I going to do on a Saturday afternoon? I always break down rides into sections, what hills are left, and the steepest climbs. I don’t think too far into the ride, but I keep tabs of how many climbs are left, and where the worst one is. I figure once I pass that, I can put it in the granny gear and slowly get to the finish. Some tough days, I break down a hill into smaller bits. Pedaling around the next corner, past the road sign, any visual cue not too far in the distance. Who’s up for 4 Peaks? Safety Tip of the Week:  Move Off the Road When You Stop-Whether you are stopping because of mechanical problems or to regroup with your pals, move well off the road so you don’t interfere with traffic. It is usually best for the lead rider to pull forward in the stopping area and for other riders to pull in behind the rider in front of them. When you start up again, each cyclist should look for, and yield to, traffic. 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