[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday July 27th @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/dn Encinal 61 5,057 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30506592 805-390-2200 Decker/dn Mul/Potrero Orange John Potrero/PCH 52.5 4,088 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7591606 805-410-2237 Encinal/Upper Orange Lite Petros Potrero/PCH 52.5 4,088 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7591606 805-630-8116 Encinal/Upper Gold Sheri Oak Park/Las Virgines 33 2,608 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30653278 818-621-1713 Lake Malibou Sunday July 28th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Hillcrest/DoVi 37 2,961 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30644760 Orange 787-240-1332 Syc Cyn/Hid Vlly Social Kay Hillcrest/Gainsborough 22.5 1,298 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30068557 818-419-1172 TO/Agoura Question of the week: Have you finished your SMMT climbs. This Saturday marks the last two SMMT road bike climbs for 2019. have you skipped a few? You still have the month of August to finish, or a re-do. Go push yourself and blow up magnificently on your favorite climb. 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