CVC RIDE PREVIEW October 24-October 29 -COMING UP- Spokes In the Oaks Saturday, October 31, 10am There will be abbreviated rides that day so that we, as a club, can join the CicLAvia-type event ride while flying our colors. Some info from the city of Thousand Oaks: "The 'Spokes in the Oaks' streets will be closed to motorized traffic for the day, bringing the streets alive with all forms of people-powered movement. You can walk, bike, run, skate to participate, plus we will have hubs of entertainment, food and activities for all ages. The event will extend along a 1.7-mile route from the corner of Townsgate and Triunfo Canyon Road with a route opening by Mayor Adam. First 1000 guests to the event will receive a complimentary water bottle from the City! These 'Open Streets' events are inspired by the weekly Ciclovia Events that started in Bogota, Columbia. Any Open Streets is a celebration that temporarily opens a stretch of city roads to all of the community turning our streets into an activity place. Visit www.toaks.org/living/spokes_in_the_oaks/default.asp <http://www.toaks.org/living/spokes_in_the_oaks/default.asp> for more information." -THE WEEKLY RIDES- It is the individual cyclist’s responsibility to know the route, either by printed out route slip, or downloaded to their GPS. Head on a swivel! Always keep an eye on what's going on around you. Try to predict what a motorist may do, and ride accordingly. Don't assume unless you've made eye contact with them and are clear with their intentions. Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Red Leader-Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6541303 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6541303> Orange Leader-Gary Silver or Chris Armstrong Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6649383 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6649383> Orange Lite (A temporary level with a little less distance, speed, and climbing) Leader-Cam Young Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10862130 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10862130> Gold Leader-Mike Hackett Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5858952 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5858952> Purple** Active when attendance dictates: Please RSVP if you are planning to ride! Leader: Henry Montalvo Route: Follows Gold and turns back early Sunday: 9am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Red Ride Leader-Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10779272 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10779272> G.O. Ride (Gold-Orange) Leader-tba Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10779272 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10779272> Social Ride-Leader-Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6329883 <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6329883> Tuesday: The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Morning Ride-9am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Gold/Orange-This is the last ride of the season! 5:15pm-Leader: Dale Smith for Rock Store loop. Racer Ride-This is the last ride of the season and starts earlier this week! 5pm-Leader: Jonathan Woodbury Rock Store & Upper Encinal loop Wednesday: 3:30pm at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Hump Day Ride-3:30 at The Landing parking lot This ride meets on Wednesday afternoons! Yes, middle of the week, middle of the afternoon. Rides range from 19 to 25 miles depending on our sunlight availability. Thursday: Morning Ride-9am at The Landing <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5888298> parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles Go Thursday Ride-on hiatus until next Spring --------------------------------- Please remember when parking at The Landing for any weekend morning rides to park and congregate towards the far end of the lot away from the street and use the middle row. Do not park next to the homes. ** This is considered a "no drop" ride. The ride leader will keep an eye on everyone. No one is left behind. All rides not asterisked are considered a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). If you get to a regrouping spot and no one is there, consider yourself dropped. As always we will try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. If for any reason you leave a group ride, please pass along the information to the ride leader. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. That’s all for now, folks. Have a great week! Cameron “Cam” Young Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists 805-217-6659 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.