CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 3-29-2013 through 4-4-2013 - announce

29 Mar 2013


      CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 3-29-2013 through 4-4-2013
Hi CVC'rs,
Here’s this upcoming week’s club ride recap summarizing the rides and 
identifying the club ride leaders. Please refer to the individual ride captain’s 
ride announcement emails for specific ride details.
Very Important:  As members and/or visitors of CVC we are all expected to abide 
by the following club safety policy while partaking in sanction rides.
Sanction Rides Safety Requirements:
    * Helmets must be worn
    * Obey all traffic laws
    * Where provided, ride in the bike      lane
    * Ride to the right, Pass on the      left
    * Point-out hazards &      approaching situations to riders behind you
    * Ride 2 abreast only where it is      safe to do so; Single file where it is 
not.
    * Never ride more than 2 abreast
    * Avoid passing other riders on      down-hills.
    * Indicate your intentions      verbally
For safe cycling, CVC recommends the following:
    * Ear buds and headphones are not      permitted
    * Ride predictably; Avoid rapid      changes in movement
    * Be vigilant for doors opening on      parked cars
    * Use a mirror
Local Rides:
Saturday, 3-30-13: 8:30 AM rides are as followes:
Red: Juan Bautista Park- Mulholland-Rock Store- Encinal Canyons 
PCH-Leo Carrillo  with :  Return choices: Mulholland Hwy or Yerba Buena
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/947125
Orange: Cornell to Mulhollan, Seven Minute Hill to Topanga returning on Old 
Topanga and through Calabasas.
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/997176
Gold: Topanga via Calabasas; Old Topanga; Back via Calabasas.
Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2072020
Purple:Hidden Valley
Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1216415
Away Ride, Red Orange:
Route:
Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot.
Purple Westlake to Avenida, Erbs, La Grenada, Encino Vista, Hillcrest and around 
the Lake finish.
Route:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2056391
Social Ride:  Old Agoura and back by way of Agoura Road heading around  the lake 
and on
our way thru Hidden Valley to Dos Vientos. Return via Lynn Rd. Surgical Ctr. 
Hillcrest and Old Conejo Rd.
New Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2279689
Daylight Saving Time Rides have returned:
Starting on Tuesdays, we are offering THREE Tues. PM rides
   - from the same Sprouts/Citibank parking lot start location: 
    ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rd.'s in Westlake)
1) 5:15pm Orange Ride : Dale Smith Leader 
       Rock Store adding Upper Encinal Canyon ( when daylight permits)
2) 5:30pm Red Ride : Jim Doane Leader 
       Rock Store adding Upper Encinal Canyon ( when daylight permits) 
         - or Upper Encinal can be ridden immediately depending on the quality 
of your headlight
Then.... a NEW ride for this year......
3) 5:30 pm Racer Training Ride : Jonathan Woodbury Leader 
      Along with the CVC Race Team, Club Member "Stravaites" & Guest riders 
      Guest riders ( non members) are always welcome but will be required to 
sign the Club Liability waiver.
     Jonathan has proposed various start locations for his Tues. Racer rides 
each month:
* First      Tuesday:       Rock Store.
    * Second      Tuesday: Up Decker to Coast and back
          (e.g., Up Decker, down and back up Mulholland
            followed by a couple lake laps (if time permits) 
              w/sprints & speed work for the non-climbers.
* Third Tuesday Start      earlier and do Piuma or Stunt,
             Meet at Saddle Peak, and head back as a pack. 
              (Or park at Mulholland and Las V and meet group there.)
* Fourth      Tuesday:  Rock Store.
    * Fifth      Tuesday:      Rock Store.
Thursday evening daylight saving time (DST) at 5:30pm from Westlake 
      Commencing on - Thursday, 3-14-13 
 Around the Lake, up Westlake to Little Sycamore and back 
   28 miles and 2,000 + climbing
Next Week:
Tuesday and Thursday PM Race, Red, and Orange rides from Citibank Parking, 
Time. Orange/Gold starts at 5:15 PM. Race and Red starts at 5:30 PM.  
Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot
Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM.  Lights 
are required and necessary It is getting dark earlier. With Kent K
Wednesday afternoon Landing Ride! This ride meets at 3:45 at the Landing Parking 
lot at end of Lindero (same place as shops). we will be at end closest to the 
street. We try to ride as far as we can, but it's usually  about 25 miles due to 
daylight.
Inclement Weather Policy:
In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or 
the ride route is wet it is our club’s policy to cancel scheduled club ride. 
Should club members choose to meet and ride in inclement conditions the ride 
will not be considered an official club ride.
Upcoming Events:
Conejo Valley Cyclists Classic Bicycle Ride, April 21th, 2013
Join us on Sunday April 21th, 2013 for a ride with your classic lightweight 
road/race bicycle. Many have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes and there are 
not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to them so we at CVC have 
created our own quarterly Classic Bicycle Ride. We plan on a relaxed pace ride 
through Hidden Valley, past the estates of the rich and famous, and back of 20 
miles. After the ride we invite you to bring a stand and display your classic 
and socialize with other bicycle enthusiasts at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and 
the Natural Café.
If you do not have a classic but you’d like to ride with us you are welcome to 
participate.
When: April 21th, 9:00 AM
Where: Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & 
Agoura Road (North East Corner) 974 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village, 
CA 91361
What to bring: a helmet (mandatory to participate)
Contact information:
Bob Muzio                                      
818 635 3919                                  
tr_jag@yahoo.com
Cruisin' the Conejo, Sponsored by you the Members of Conejo Valley Cyclists, 
will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013.  This year there will be new routes for 
all to enjoy.  The century will ride to the coast for the first time and the 
challenging metric will traverse the scenic mountains and the coast.  Start 
telling your facebook friends to mark the date.
CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, April 21th, 3:00 PM
Meet at TRIUNFO PARK parking lot. Corner of Triunfo Canyon Road & Tamarack St.
It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home, bring the 
T-shirts & Kids. Dust off those banana seat bikes and shine up the cruisers. 
Join us as we cruise around the lake and through the local neighborhoods.
FUN RIDE Route: Triunfo Park to The Trails. A Casual 5.9 miles & an easy 143 
feet of elevation.
For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1817306
Contact Information,
Henry Montalvo
Fun Ride Leader
310-753-1265
henry.montalvo@gmail.com
Upcoming Away Rides
April 13th Glendora Mountain Road
May 11th Cruising the Conejo CVC Sponsor 
Event
June 8th Santa Barbara
July 13th Flat Century from Leo Cabrillo
August 10th Zuma to Latigo
September 14th Ventura Santa Paula Loop
October 12th Buellton to Los Alamos Route
November 9th Rose Valley – Pine Mountain
December 14th Gibraltar Road
Upcoming Holiday Rides
Memorial Day Ride
Independence Day Ride
Labor Day Ride
Thanksgiving Day Ride
Christmas Day Ride