[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks Safety Message: Many of you have heard that it is safer to ride double (two abreast) than single, but do you know why? The biggest reason is that it makes the group more visible from a distance, and it reduces the length of the group, making it easier (and faster) for cars to pass us on a two-lane road. Laws vary from state to state, but in California there is no restriction on how many cyclists can ride abreast. Here are examples of when not to ride double: * If a lane is very narrow or where the right side of the road is hazardous. (ex: Old Topanga canyon road as well as other of the narrow canyon roads) * If the road has continuous pavement hazards requiring cyclists to move laterally to avoid them. (ex: potholes, debris, sand or loose gravel near the shoulder or bike lane) * On a wide bike lane or highway shoulder (ex: many places along PCH). If you are on the left edge of a bike lane and shoulder to shoulder with another cyclist, the options for either cyclist avoiding a hazard are limited. * Never ride double (or even single) in a door-zone. Stay at least 4 feet away from parked cars. (ex: Triunfo Canyon after turning off Lindero) * On bike paths. In order to pass pedestrians and other users you should not ride double on a dedicated bike path. CVC Biweekly Social MTB, October @ 5:30pm Location: Lighting,. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Not Scheduled Saturday Rides, September 27th @ 8:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Chen 1 312 608-9653 CVC Landin, RockStore, Encinal, Mully, Westlake 41.6 4294 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52779646 Orange Kent 1 818 802-0826 CVC Landin, RockStore, Encinal, Mully, Westlake 41.6 4295 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52779646 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Westlake, Olsen, Wood Ranch, Fitzgerald, Santa Susana 53.8 3637 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46886555 Gold Denise 1 310 387-9856 RockStore, Westlake descent, Hidden Valley out-n-back 36.1 2676 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34345391 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tex 1 805 746-5713 Wildwood, Westlake Loop, Easiest 23.1 1215 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16598995 Sunday rides September 28th @ 8:30am Location: 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 Map Social No Drop Ride Laurie 1 530 520-0310 Starbucks, Hidden Valley, Carlisle Canyon and back 25.4 1173 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44258516 Gold Orange Not Scheduled 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> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC2D50.FED46C00]<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/>