CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday August 4th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Moorpark riding through Hitch to Grimes to Broadway to Spring, returning through Read Bypass.   Hi Everyone, On Saturday August 4th. starting at 8:30 AM we are leaving to the Broadway area of Moorpark returning on Spring to Read Bypass.  The first re-group will be at Terra Rejada Park at the intersection of Mountain Trails and Terra Rejada next regroup at McDonald’s at Spring and Los Angeles.   Route: Moorpark through Broadway and back through Spring to Read Bypass.  Reference detailed map and route slip below for details:   Please use the restroom before departing.   For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1525272   Re-grouping Locations: Terra Rejada Park at the intersection of Mountain Trails and Terra. McDonald’s at Spring and Los Angeles.   As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM 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 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. Inclement 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.   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 4) Be aware of signs of heat exhaustion and offer immediate assistance as applicable.    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) 282-2421