[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday August 3rd @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Erbes/Simi/Box Cyn 50.5 3,928 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30704726 805-390-2200 Vly Cir/Agoura Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan/LsVi 35.5 2,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30706410 787-240-1332 Cld Cyn/Mully/Cornell Orange Lite Cliff Scott Westlake/Kanan/LsVi 35.5 2,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30706410 818-257-2236 Cld Cyn/Mully/Cornell Gold Sheri Westlake/Kanan/LsVi 35.5 2,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30706410 818-621-1713 Cld Cyn/Mully/Cornell Sunday August 4th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo King Gilette 33 2,492 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27795651 Orange 787-240-1332 Lobo Canyon Social Kay Westlake/Carlisle 17.5 1,250 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106925 818-419-1172 out n back Question of the week: How did you do it? In this year's SMMT challenge, I have had a PR for every climb except RockStore due to stopping to jump over two k-rails, and Mulholland (I’m planning a re-do). I’ve never been at peak performance on every attempt for the duration of the 3-month challenge. I haven’t changed my training regimen, but I have shifted and lost 5 pounds. Is that the drastic difference? It’s certainly not sustainable, but is fun in the meantime. Safety Tip of the Week:  Be Predictable-Group riding requires even more attention to predictability than riding alone. Other riders expect you to ride straight, at a constant speed, unless you indicate differently. Along with hand signals, verbally warn cyclists of your changes in direction or speed. The lead rider should call out “left turn,” “right turn,” “slowing,” stopping,” etc. Announce a turn well in advance of the intersection, so that members of the group have time to position themselves properly. Riding in a predictable fashion <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/roadrules.php> also makes it easier for cars to go around (and not into) you. 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