[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* 11/28 Annual Thanksgiving day ride 12/8 Sunday CVC Holiday party 3:00-6:00pm @ Twisted Oak Tavern Local rides- Saturday November 16th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Erbes/Royal/Blk Cyn 52 3,607 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24681386 805-390-2200 Vly Cir/Agoura Orange Alfonzo Cornell/Mully/Cold Cyn 40 4,373 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31462128 787-240-1332 Piuma/Stunt/Mully Orange Lite Petros Westlake/dn Encinal 44 4,558 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6924576 805-630-8116 PCH/Latigo/Westlake Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Hid Vly/DoVi/Lynn 35 2,164 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20242582 Flores/Erbes Sunday November 17th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Arboles/Erbes 35 2,509 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3775214 Lynn/Potrero Orange Doug Westlake/Arboles/Erbes 35 2,509 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3775214 Gold 323-806-2002 Lynn/Potrero Social Cliff Reyes/Lindero 21 1,131 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29174187 818-257-2236 Oak Park/Agoura Question of the week: Question of the week: Will I reach one million miles cycles at age 82? We can all be inspired by this goal, but it does take a lot of commitment. Russ Mantle of the UK recently did just that, cycling an average of 14,700 miles per year for 68 years. I’ve pedaled 33,000 miles at age 50, so it’s not looking good for me. Safety Tip of the Week:  See and Be Seen-Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather, or at night, you need to be seen by others. Wearing white has not been shown to make you more visible. Rather, always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright colors when riding day or night. Also wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you. Make eye contact with other road users, especially at junctions, then you know they’ve seen you. 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