CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 3rd 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) In preparation for the upcoming Sulvang Century many have requested more millage.  Here is your answer: however, reluctant due to possible winds.  Excessive wind will change this route.  Current forecast calls for wind of 14 MPH with gust of 27 MPH and a high temperature of 74 Deg.  Possible wind alternate route is listed below.   Route: Potrero, Lewis, Los Angeles, Bradley/Balcom, Stockton, Broadway this route does not include the Balcom Wall.Weather forecast is for a high of 74 Deg. and Breezy, at the start the temperature should be in the low 50 Deg. Hi Everyone,On Saturday March 3rd. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Potrero to Lewis to Pleasant Valley stopping at the McDonald's for R/R and water, over to Lewis if weather allows, through Broadway back through Read Bypass and Erbes.     Please use the restroom before departing or at Fire Station 33?.   For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/947213   Possible alternate route if excessively windy http://ridewithgps.com/routes/969382 This route provide options to make the ride short or longer depend on wind and still get some work in. First re-group at Chanel Island University Second re-group at the McDonald's on Pleasant Valley North of the 101 please use R/R and fill water bottles.   Re-group at Balcom and Stockton. Re-group at McDonald's on the North East intersection of Spring and Los Angeles.   As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. The OrangeRide is an Intermediate/advanced recreational ride, 40-60 miles in length and averaging 17 mph.It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet and it is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition.It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride.   Things to have: Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop. Tools to perform minor repairs. Chain repair linkage. Inner-tube and inflated device. Cellular phone. Food to replenish energy. 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 ridein these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East CoastBagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Bl.(between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421