[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks CVC Members Meeting - October 13 at 7:00 PM This one's for EVERYONE! We'll gather at The Hub in Westlake to connect, share time together, and hear from some amazing speakers on high-interest topics. Details to come soon-don't miss it! This week's Safety Message: Many of you have heard that it is safer to ride double (two abreast) than single, but do you know why? The biggest reason is that it makes the group more visible from a distance, and it reduces the length of the group, making it easier (and faster) for cars to pass us on a two-lane road. Laws vary from state to state, but in California there is no restriction on how many cyclists can ride abreast. Here are examples of when not to ride double: * If a lane is very narrow or where the right side of the road is hazardous. (ex: Old Topanga Road as well as most of the narrow canyon roads) * If the road has continuous pavement hazards requiring cyclists to move laterally to avoid them. (ex: potholes, debris, sand or loose gravel near the shoulder or bike lane) * On a wide bike lane or highway shoulder (ex: many places along PCH). If you are on the left edge of a bike lane and shoulder to shoulder with another cyclist, the options for either cyclist avoiding a hazard are limited. * Never ride double (or even single) in a door-zone. Stay at least 4 feet away from parked cars. (ex: Triunfo Canyon after turning off Lindero) * On bike paths. To pass pedestrians and other users you should not ride double on a dedicated bike path. CVC Biweekly Social MTB, October @ 5:30pm Location: Lighting highly recommended. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Not Scheduled Saturday Rides, October 11th @ 8:30am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Greg 1 747 214-6648 Landing, Mureau, Cardiac, 7 Minute, Stunt, Piuma, CCanyon, Agoura 44.2 4766 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52957679 Orange Terry 1 805 490-4616 Mulholland, Cold Canyon, Piuma, Stunt, 7 Minute, Mureau 44.9 4607 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41441629 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Mureau, Old Topanga, up Fernwood, down Stunt, Mully, Cornell 43.5 4505 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36993641 Gold Arick 1 510 423-8093 Agoura Rd, Cornell, Mulholland, 7Min, Mulholland, Old Place 37.1 3031 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47196492 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tom 1 818 730-0729 Hidden Valley out and back 19.9 897 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52599296 Sunday rides October 12th @ 9:00am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please Park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses Ride Leader Route Miles Map Social No Drop Ride Bart 1 805 807-8566 Starbucks, Agoura, OP, Lang Ranch, Erbes, Conejo School 22.5 1559 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49143183 Gold Orange Not Scheduled When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC387A.E82E3460]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>