[image: image.png] *Upcoming Rides:* April 13 our own "challenging Mulholland" ride. 100 miles, 10,000' climbing. Four options to shorten the route. NO SAG, but plenty of places to get water. Just pack your pockets with food and electrolytes. *Upcoming Away Rides:* April 20 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy *Upcoming Events:* May 4th CVC Annual Picnic Ride **be sure to register and support your club** Local rides- Saturday April 6th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Piuma/Flores 51 6,350 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17615007 805-390-2200 Stunt/Mully Orange Doug Hidden Valley/PCH 48.5 3,263 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19170243 323-806-2002 Mulholland/Westlake Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Agoura/Kanan 31.5 1,842 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28761807 Lisa 818-535-0862 Lynn Sunday April 7th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/Grive 41.5 2,707 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29627460 Orange 978-394-7318 Erbes Social Kay Reyes/Lindero 21 1,130 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29174187 818-419-1172 Oak Park/Agoura Question of the week: Do you yoga? Some of my cycling pals have told me they have back pains while riding. My answer to that is core strength and flexibility, both of which can be found in yoga. Personally, I have a P90x dvd that I do each Thursday night. Tony is tolerable for me, and I will do the first 45 minutes which are stretching moves. The remaining 45 minutes are balance postures, and helpful, but I often don’t have enough time to spare before getting ready for the next work day. It did feel a little silly at first, but I have found that when I am not able to Yoga, the whole body feels tighter and creaky. Safety Tip of the Week: Watch for and Avoid Road Hazards-Be on the lookout for hazards such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, and dogs. All these hazards can cause a crash. Always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars. Save the “look, Ma, no hands!” tricks for the driveway at home. Carry books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.  In wet weather watch your speed as surfaces may be slippery and it will take you longer to stop. 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