[image: image.png] Upcoming Away Rides: July 20: Will Rogers beach to Hermosa/Pacific Pallisades Local rides- Saturday July 6th @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Potrero/Deer Creek 58 5,190 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30428690 805-390-2200 Yerba/Mully Orange Alfonzo Las Virg/Mully 37 2,856 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30445912 787-240-1332 Lobo cyn/Agoura Orange Lite Petros Erbes/Olson 42 2,659 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11328298 805-630-8116 Tapo Cyn/back Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 HV/DoVi/Lynn 35.5 2,148 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20242582 Lisa 818-535-0862 Flores/Erbes Sunday July 7th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Doug Las Virg/Mully/Stunt 37 3,974 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28980044 Orange 323-806-2002 Piuma/Mully Social Kay Agoura/Mureau 21 2,148 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26909197 818-419-1172 out n back Question of the week: What is that white stuff on your face? That’s sun tan lotion, and I highly recommend it for everyone. We are already embarrassing our kids and family by the tight and colorful lycra we are wearing; Dr’s recommend 30 or higher SPF and to re-apply every hour. This eliminates the stinging eyes for me. Apply liberally, don’t be afraid to go “kabuki” with the face. Speaking of the face, those of us with blue eyes can be sensitive to lotions, so I us Coppertone baby suntan lotion on my face. No more tears. Safety Tip of the Week:  Watch for and Avoid Road Hazards-Be on the lookout for hazards such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, and dogs. All these hazards can cause a crash. Always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars. Save the “look, Ma, no hands!” tricks for the driveway at home. Carry books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.  In wet weather watch your speed as surfaces may be slippery and it will take you longer to stop. 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