[image: Conejo Valley Cyclists] *So... you are thinking about the money and cost for the CVC Picnic & Benefit Ride?* Here is a great breakdown. The average club ride lasts for 2 ½ hours. Yearly Membership Fee $35.00 Cost per hour Per month *$2.92 * 1 ride a week $0.68 $0.28 Per Hour 2 rides a week $0.34 $0.14 3 rides a week $0.25 $0.10 4 Rides a week $0.19 $0.08 Clearly........ I think we can safely say, the club membership is already a screaming bargain and this only covers operating expenses. We are more than that. We are a charitable organization in support of fostering cycling. So, let's get going on giving back and make a difference in someone's life! Let's get those kids who lost all belongings, some bikes back into their lives. Be a part of this day! It is *your* time to give back. And on that thought.... MANY of our initial sign ups for the Picnic & Benefit ride have been previous riders who have done this ride before. The reason for that is because they know how much fun this ride is. The long term members saw how much fun the event was, and how much they got out of riding it, and the moral satisfaction of giving to others. It's time to bring our newer members and those new to the Picnic & Benefit Ride, into the fun! Click the link below to register today! Register for CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit <https://www.cvcbike.org/2025-picnic--benefit-ride.html> *What: CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit When: Saturday June 21st 8 a.m. Where: Conejo Community Park 400 West Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks Who: CVC Members Why: Club Camaraderie, Giving Back Locally, and to promote Cycling Distances: 62 (Metric Century), 50 or 25 Mile* *Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, May 22, 5:30 pm sharp **Location: *Meet at Wendy and Portrero fo a 5:30PM roll out Fairly easy and Gravel Friendly Route *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *MTB* Kent 818-802-0826 CVC Sycamore Loop 13.6 1329 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50836602 * Saturday Away Rides, May 24th @ 8:30 am* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *Red* Terry Ventura, Santa Paula, Ojai 51.1 2714 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36088084 *Orange* Terry Ventura, Santa Paula, Ojai 51.1 2714 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36088084 *Orange Light* Peter Ventura, Santa Paula, Ojai 51.1 2714 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36088084 *Gold* Laurie Ventura to Ojai/ via Lake Casitas 42 2030 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49025694 *Mellow Yellow* Tex 805-746-5713 Ventura Bike Path to Ojai and back 30 997 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3290331 * Sunday Road, May 25th @ 9:00 am Location: *ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please Park towards the rear of the parking lot to not disrupt local businesses and/or the homes behind the lot. *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *GO * *Social* Marty Starbucks, Lobo Cyn 24.7 1462 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39522293 **** MONDAY Memorial Day Ride: Leader: Chris Roberts 35.1 miles 2385 ft. Can drop out anywhere along route. Start time: 9:00 LANDING* https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36233668 This week, our safety tip involves navigating around trucks in intersections. This link leads to an excellent article with 2 short videos. Cycling around trucks in intersections involves predictable and avoidable hazards. Please take the time to review the article and videos, and consider incorporating these lessons into your safety skillset. Always stay vigilant. [image: truck-animation-screenshot.png] What cyclists need to know about trucks <https://cyclingsavvy.org/what-cyclists-need-to-know-about-trucks/> cyclingsavvy.org <https://cyclingsavvy.org/what-cyclists-need-to-know-about-trucks/> <https://cyclingsavvy.org/what-cyclists-need-to-know-about-trucks/> *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. Have you put goo in your tubeless? · 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> <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/> -- Sheri