[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* March 16 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy *Upcoming Events:* March 23 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. ***Rain in the forecast, but i'm an optimistic guy at heart. Please watch email for cancellations. Local rides- Saturday March 2nd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Old Topanga 62 6,767 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27049288 805-390-2200 Stunt/Cold Cyn Orange Peter Potrero/Santa Rosa 46 2,543 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13083901 805-390-2525 Olson/Erbes Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Agoura/Kanan 37 2,341 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29397344 Petros 805-630-8116 Lynn Sunday March 3rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Mully/7 Min 37 3,242 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29401839 Orange 978-394-7318 Lk Mlbu/Cornell Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Why did I get dropped last week? Well, to start with I think I surprised a few people. This was a stone cold drop. As I watched the group pull away on PCH, it did not take me long to realize I was not going to see them until the next regroup. The rainy and cold weather has kept me inside and off the bike. Saturday was the 7th ride totaling 255 miles so far this year. Last year that was one week of riding. I've been doing gym work and some time on the treadmill, but it just isn’t the same. I/we need to keep up the time in the saddle to maintain cycling fitness. Time to shake out the cobwebs and as my friend says, “let’s ride”. Safety Tip of the Week:  Ride One or Two Across-Ride single file or double file as appropriate to the roadway and traffic conditions and where allowed by law. Even where riding double is legal, courtesy dictates that you single up when cars are trying to pass you if the lane is wide enough for them to safely do so. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200