[image: image.png] [image: image.png] *Question of the week? Why should I pay for a ride when I could ride for free?* *Who can answer that question? How about one of the young girls who received a bike from Conejo Valley Cyclists when she lost everything else? A bike was not first on her parents list of quick replacement items when they lost everything they owned in a fire. Or how about one of the foster children who received a bike through donations made through our benefits? No parents to do that for them. This is our fundraiser and a time to give back to our community in a fun filled way to help make it a better day for you all! We've got some great sponsors, an amazing meal, a beer garden and fun routes. So please sign up today and let's go celebrate the summer solstice with a great ride! Click the link below to register. * Register for CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit <https://www.cvcbike.org/2025-picnic--benefit-ride.html> *What: CVC Picnic Ride & BenefitWhen: Saturday June 21st 8 a.m.Where: Conejo Community Park400 West Gainsborough Road, Thousand OaksWho: CVC MembersWhy: Club Camaraderie, Giving Back Locally, and to promote CyclingDistances: 62 (Metric Century), 50 or 25 Mile* *Safety tip for the week:* • Taking photos (or answering your phone while moving) may require at least one hand and part of your attention. • Even a momentary distraction can cause you to swerve, hit an obstacle, or crash. • If you are not focusing your full attention on your surroundings you might not react in time to changes in your environment. • It’s not only a safety issue for yourself, but you could be putting other road users (cars, pedestrians, other cyclists) at risk if you’re distracted while riding. Please use regroups to stop and take photos or ride ahead of the group, stop your bike and take a photo. In short, safety should always come first! *Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, May, 5:30 pm sharp**Location:* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *MTB* Kent 818-802-0826 *Saturday Rides, May 17th @ 8:30 am* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *Red* Taylor Westlake, tow, dn yerba, mully, dn encinal, decker. 48.2 4,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46400596 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46400596> *Orange* Terry H The Wall, Up Latigo 44.6 4,535 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50730235 *Orange Light* Peter HV, Potrero, PCH, Encinal, WL 50 3,440 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41349477 *Gold* Lisa 7 Min. Hill 31.6 2,025 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38944917 *Mellow Yellow* Jeannie Hidden Valley O/B 20.4 783 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41071292 *Sunday Road May18th @ 9:00 amLocation: *ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please Park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *GO* same route, faster pace *Social* Ryan Lobo 26.7 1499 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47506226 *When riding with us, you will:* · Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. · Avoid bunching up; don’t overlap wheels. · Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. · Ensure your bike is in good working order. · Descend carefully! · Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. · Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. · If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides. - Follow us on” Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) • Instagram photos and videos <https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr> instagram.com <https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr> <https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr> - - Conejo Valley Cyclists <https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> - Private group - · - *1.0K members* <https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/> -- Sheri