CVC Saturday Purple Ride July 28th 8:30am North Ranch (clockwise) Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot in Westlake Village Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Routes:  North Ranch (clockwise) Short & Long Routes Hey, CVC Purple Riders! This week's Saturday Purple Ride takes us on the North Ranch (clockwise) - with a short return (17 miles) OR a long return (23 miles). The Start has CHANGED, so see the map: 17 Miles: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1474097 Elevation: + 991 / - 991 ft 23 Miles: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1474104  Elevation: + 1489 / - 1489 ft For those who don't read the maps: Around Westlake, across Triunfo, Hampshire, Skyline, Hillcrest, up WL Blvd, right on Kanan, down Lindero Canyon OR continue on Kanan, turn LEFT on T.O., then right on Argos, left on Driver, across Cheseboro, right on Agoura Road, allllll theeee waaayy home! BE PREPARED for the HEAT!  Bring sunscreen, extra water, and food...it's better to return with extra food/water rather than run out!   Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip   We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 The Purple ride is a beginner club ride with a 12-13 mph average pace but is open to all levels. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. Please check your bike prior to Sunday and make any necessary repairs. Although the Purple ride is a "no drop" ride, for the enjoyment and safety of the participants, we will keep a 12-14 MPH average. If you feel you are not Purple ready, but want to work up to the Purple level, please contact the Ride Captain who will gladly give you some pointers and advise. We strongly recommend that you come out and meet the riders!  The best stepping stone to grow into a Purple rider is to ride around Westlake!  When you can sweep those 5 flat miles at a steady 12 to 14 mph pace, and still feel ready for more, then you will be able to handle many of the standard Purple routes. 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.   Above all, let's have Fun!! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186