CVC Saturday Local Red, Orange and Gold,  Level Ride – Saturday 8:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner)

Route: Red, Rockstore to Encinal up Little Sycamore and back to start. Orange can ride back on Decker and bypass Little Sycamore and Gold can return on Mulholland.   Hi Everyone, On Saturday starting at 8:00 AM the Local Red, Orange and Gold Group is riding Rockstore to Encinal and Little Sycmore.  Orange can return on Decker and Gold can return on Mulholland.  All ride leaders will be riding the away ride.  You assistance will be highly appreciated in leading the local rides.   Route: Rockstore /Encinal/Little Sycamore.    For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969382   Re-grouping Locations: De Anza Park Restroom and Water. Peter Strauss Restroom and Water Encinal Split.   As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:00AM then splitting into our groups and departing.

The Orange Ride is an Intermediate/advanced recreational ride, 40-60 miles in length.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.

Even though we are attempting to offer our coolest ride routes during high heat days, here are some considerations and situations that you should be aware of for riding in high heat in our area:

1) Stay hydrated and be aware to keep your electrolytes balanced 2) Road surface conditions: asphalt tar & repair drips become semi liquid and especially slippery

example: descending Decker/Westlake has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Try to ride over them minimizing tire contact and stay more upright to prevent accidents.

3) Goat head thorns have returned and caused six flats on this past week's Orange ride.Carry and extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs

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) 282-2421Inclement 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.