June 2011 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

New Saturday Gold Ride Route! Same start time, same start place...
by Lee Cole 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

*CVC Saturday Gold Ride, July 2, 8:30am Meeting at the Citybank Parking Lot, Westlake Village, (corner of Westlake Blvd & Agoura Rd) *Route: Hidden Valley CCW, 40 miles with 2,600' climbing. Hey Gold Riders, Here is a new route to take some of the 'ho hum' out of the regular rides. Some of this ride includes the Cruisin' route and part of Cruisin's Junior Tour. Some new roads along the way. Basic route description. Leave toward Hillcrest Dr. going up Westlake Blvd. Hillcrest Dr. to Ventu Park. Up Rancho Conejo past the Baxter Building to the end. Back to Wendy Dr. across the freeway to Old Conejo. Reino Road to Borchard. Via Ricardo to Lynn Rd. Hidden Valley to Decker, Carlisle Rd and back to the finish with a lap around the lake. Here is the route with RideWithGps: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/507553 where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet. The Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride, 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 14 mph. It is not a "no drop" ride but as always let's try to stick together as much as possible. If you are new to CVC or just trying us out please let me know before we start. Remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we do not respect the requests of the lease tenants we could be asked to park elsewhere. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as the Natural Cafe', Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc,. /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 conditons; however the ride will not be considered an official club ride. /See you Saturday! Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, July 3rd - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, July 3rd - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Come out and join us for a social paced ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. Up in the rotation this week is the popular Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride. For those that have not ridden this route before we climb North up Westlake to Arboles. A quick hop over to Pederson and around to Big Sky / Wildwood Park. We then cut through the residential area of Thousand Oaks to avoid Lynn Road where we end up in Lynn Ranch. A couple return options exist with a final cut through at what I call Pentagon Park back to Village Glen Plaza. See you there ! After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. There are many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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Purple Ride Saturday, July 2nd-8:30 AM-YES SATURDAY! In addition to the Sunday Ride
by John Caffrey 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday July 2nd-8:30am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Old Agoura, counter clockwise direction Hi Purple Riders, This week Beth McElhenny will lead the ride through Old Agoura in the counter clockwise direction. Below is a link to the Ride With GPS website that will show you the route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 15.9 miles with 900 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303609 To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 The purple ride is a beginner club ride with a 12-13 mph average pace but is open to all levels. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. 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. Things you need for every ride. Helmet-Mandatory Water or Sports Drink I.D. Cell phone Spare tube CO2 cartridge or hand pump Patch kit Route slip <805-231-0151>

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Sunday Purple Ride, July 3rd-9 AM
by John Caffrey 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

*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.* CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday July 3rd-9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Malibou Lake Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our Malibou Lake ride. Below is a link to the Ride With GPS website that will show you the route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 19.2 miles with 1200 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/381518 To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 The purple ride is a beginner club ride with a 12-13 mph average pace but is open to all levels. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. Please check your bike prior to Sunday and make any necessary repairs. We will be meeting up with the “Social Ride” afterward for some refreshments on the patio at the Natural Cafe'. See you Sunday! Things you need for every ride. Helmet-Mandatory Water or Sports Drink I.D. Cell phone Spare tube CO2 cartridge or hand pump Patch kit Route slip John Caffrey, CVC Purple Ride Leader 805-231-0151

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CVC Orange Ride-Saturday, July 2nd-8:30 AM
by John Caffrey 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

Hi Everyone, Kent will be out of town this Saturday so I am posting the route for the orange ride. Norm Weir will be leading us down Portero into some cooler Camarillo weather. Take a look at Ride with GPS for more info and/or a route sheet. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/504485 ++Please note the route sheet is not 100% accurate, could not get the line to connect through Reed Rd Bypass, La Granada, and Pentagon park onto the cue sheet++ We can discuss some re-group spots prior these areas so no one gets lost. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot at 8:30and have our pre-ride announcements prior to splitting into our groups and departing. The Orange ride is an intermediate/advanced recreational ride 40 to 50 miles in length with an average pace of 15+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. 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. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, 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. Thanks, John Caffrey

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CVC Century on Sunday July 31st-830 AM
by John Caffrey 29 Jun '11

29 Jun '11

Greetings, Several CVC members have expressed interest in getting in more miles in preparation for events like "Cool Breeze" (August 20th), Cycle Oregon (September 10th), and other scheduled century rides. With that in mind, lets get it started with a very flat and cool coastal century on Sunday, July 31st, 830 AM. We will start and finish at "Neptunes Net" on PCH. The ride takes us to Carpenteria and back with only 900 feet of climbing (that is a not even a bump in the road for most of the CVC gang). Brig a little cash for Neptunes feast after the ride, route slip attached. (Park on the south side of PCH) The more of us that come out the better! See you then, John Caffrey

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CVC RED Ride: 7-2-11 Westlake-Rock Store-Encinal-PCH-Yerba Buena
by Jim Doane 29 Jun '11

29 Jun '11

Hi CVC Red Riders I know quite a few of you are training for upcoming regional charity rides and/or looking for distance mileage rides with more climbing feet for training purposes so I propose that we ride a longer and more challenging route this Saturday Saturday, July 2nd 8:30am Westlake RED Ride - (Citibank Parking lot ) (NE corner Agoura Road & Westlake Blvd.,Westlake Village) Westlake Village-Rock Store- Encinal (Upper & Lower) Canyons- PCH-Yerba Buena-Mulholland-Westlake CVC RED Ride: Ride over to Peter Strauss Ranch (1st re-group spot: water- restrooms) then up Mulholland Hwy - Rock Store Climb: ( 2nd re-group spot ) >From top of Rock Store continue on Mulholland Hwy (by Malibu Wines) -descend Upper Encinal Canyon & back up to Lechusa Rd. and then turn left down Lower Encinal Canyon to PCH Ride West on PCH to Leo Carrillo campground ( 3rd re-group spot) Continue West on PCH to Neptune's Net/Yerba Buena Rd. - ride to top ( 4th re-group spot) Down Little Sycamore to Mulholland -(going East) Descend Decker Canyon/Westlake Blvd. to finish . After ride coffee & socializing - at the Natural Cafe' patio or the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf See you at 8:30am at the Westlake Citibank Parking lot Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride leader

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Thursday Bike Ride/Picnic - North Ranch loop
by Grant, Janet E PWR 29 Jun '11

29 Jun '11

This week we'll do the ~20-mile North Ranch loop. You "regulars" know the drill. Everyone else, c'mon out and join the fun! Thursday, June 30th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) Route: North Ranch - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd, right to Lakeview, left to T.O., left to Westlake, right to Kanan, right to T.O., left past Agoura High School to Chesebro to Agoura Rd, right to Lindero, left and back to start. For CVC'rs, longer ride is between a "gold" and "orange" level. No drops. I wait for the slowest rider. RIDE START: Triunfo Road just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building in Westlake Village. (From the 101 Fwy, take Lindero Cyn. south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards...where there's grass, sidewalk, the lake...and park along the curb. Picnic is here after the ride.) TIME: Those wishing to get in ~20 miles, 5:30, ready to ride. Those just going around the lake can show up at any time. PICNIC: After riding - picnic starts around 7:00 p.m. WHAT TO BRING: HELMET AND BIKE! For picnic, bring something to share (cheese, crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever...), a beverage (and something to drink it in if you don't want to drink out of the bottle), something to SIT on and a warm jacket. Also bring any friends, neighbors, relatives, S.O.'s and anyone else who might like to join us (preferably with bikes). Don't forget spare tubes, water bottles, etc. ROUTES: Longer ride: Routes will include Hidden Valley, Lake Malibou, North Ranch, and wherever. Around the lake: cruise around the lake in wide bike lanes...no left turns...~5 miles each loop...all flat, no discernible hills. If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list (unless you're getting the notice from CVC), please let me know. Also, feel free to pass the information on to friends, family and S.O's. Everyone is welcome. Jan Grant

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Tuesday Evening Gold Ride, Citibank, 5:15 pm start
by Lee Cole 27 Jun '11

27 Jun '11

Citibank start location to Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Mulholland Hwy - Decker Canyon - around Westlake Lake. 25 + miles with 2,100' of climbing. Starting at 5:15pm Same route as the Tuesday Red Ride (without upper Encinal Canyon). Dale Smith will be leading the ride. Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. Here's the route using "Ride with GPS". Where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet:http://ridewithgps.com/routes/150707 The ride will start at 5:15pm Don't forget about the BBQ afterwards mentioned in Jim's email. You are welcome to attend. Any questions about the BBQ please email Jim. Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982 Dale Smith dpssmith(a)aol.com

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2011 CVC Summer Club BBQ - Save the Date - August 27th
by Adam Winer 27 Jun '11

27 Jun '11

Last summer the club held its first and highly successful summer club BBQ. We had 90 club members and their families join for a fun filled afternoon/evening for good food with good friends. Read about last years BBQ and see pictures at http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=2813 Saturday, August 27, 2011, the club will be hosting our 2nd annual summer club BBQ. I will be sending out detailed information soon (as well as an RSVP list), however in the meantime, Save the Date! Date/Time: Saturday August 27, 2011 / 4:00pm - Sunset Location: Oak Canyon Community Park - 5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park (On Kanan just East of Lindero). This year we have both Pavilions reserved which is at the top level of the park. Map: http://bit.ly/clQU5h I know this is 2 months away but wanted to get the word out. The club will buy meats to BBQ (Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, etc) with all the condiments. Members, feel free to bring you favorite side dishes to share. **Please note this is an exclusive invite to current CVC members and family only. If you are not a current CVC member and would like to join or renew, you can do so now by following the below link: https://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12216 Additional Information: #1 You may wonder how many people to plan for in regards to the side dishes you will be bringing. Since we will have quite a large group, it would not be reasonable to plan to have a portion for everyone. If your side dish could feed 10 people, that would be adequate as we will have a lot of side dishes from our members to choose from. The club will buy meats to BBQ (Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, etc). Members, feel free to bring you favorite side dishes to share. #2 NO alcohol is allowed on park property. #3 If you are a vegetarian or vegan, please let me know so items can be planned accordingly. #4 One more thing, you MUST have fun! There are some fun child (and adult) related parts of the park right by the Pavilion we have reserved. Play areas with playground equipment as well as a cool splash pad / water play area. Any other questions, please reply to me directly. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President http://www.cvcbike.org/

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