March 2012 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Conejo Valley Cyclists Recap For The Week Starting 3-31-12
by Kent Koral 30 Mar '12

30 Mar '12

Hi CVC'rs, The weekend is almost upon us and that means we get to ride. Let’s get out and make the most of it!! Reminder: We are still looking for volunteers for Cruisin the Conejo coming up on May 5th. We will need help on both Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Contact Sheri Leiken, our Volunteer Coordinator, if you want to get involved. Since the weather just doesn't want to cooperate with our ride schedule, we had to cancel this month’s away ride to Santa Clarita. Look for Jim's post soon for next month’s away offering. Keep in mind that with the new Ride Team Format, you will still see the rides posted by the individual Captains, and lead by the Ride Captain *or* another Ride Team Leader. *Everyone is invited and encouraged to take part in leading and assisting the rides, just contact the ride Captain and they will tell you all you need to know.* Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride Captains individual posts on the mailing list for more information. Also, please see the club's* Inclement Weather Policy* at the bottom of this announcement. Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. · Purple: Malibou Lake with Beth · Gold: T.O./North Ranch/HV with Sheri · Orange: Balcom/Bradley/Moorpark with Norm · Red: Simi/Box Canyon with Jim Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. · Purple: De Anza Park O/B with Kelly · Social: HiddenValley/Greenmeadow MP with Dale Next Week: · Tuesday Night 6PM MTB Ride with Kent: See announcement on Monday · Tuesday and Thursday Gold and Red Rides · Sheri's Wednesday Afternoon Landing Ride: See Announcement on Monday Soon: · Jan's Thursday Picnic Ride -Look for announcements in the next few weeks · CVC Vintage and Classic Bike Ride-coming in April 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. See y'all out on the road and trail! Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists *818-802-0826* <818-802-0826>

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CVC Sunday Social/Recovery Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, April 1st - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Hidden Valley / Green Meadow MUP Route Come out and join us for a social paced recovery ride (84 Mph Average Speed/Pace). 300 miles maximum and stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride transfusion, beverage and snack. Please remember this is a social paced recovery ride and anyone who is faster will be deleted from the list. If we get rain, we will not cancel the ride, but Jet Skis with bicycle racks will be allowed. Off again through Hidden Valley by way of Yosemite and climb up the hill to Treasure Hill Ranch. A quick descent (100 mph +) to a right on Reino Drive where we then take Lynn Road to Green Meadow Drive and cut though the well hidden Multi Use Path behind the Los Robles Golf Course, stopping for a quick round and rest rooms, which runs us out on to Moorpark Road. Down Moorpark Road and up our new favorite hill, Las Padres Drive which connects us into the surgical center, a minor Face Lift and Tummy Tuck, then on Halland Drive which parallels the 101 FWY to Rancho Road. From there up Rancho Road to La Granada Drive where it connects to Conejo School Road and yes, there will be a test. Down Conejo School Road through a few more lightly traveled residential streets and back. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for stretchers, IV's and food establishments.　 Note: 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.

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Sat. 3-31-12 CVC Red Ride - Westlake-Simi Valley-Santa Susana-Box Canyon-Chatsworth-Calabassas-Agoura
by Jim Doane 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Hi Saturday Red Riders: The Ride with GPS route that I had attached to my last email didn't go through successfully so hopefully this link will work: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/290133 Thanks again to John Caffrey for agreeing to be this Sat.'s Red Ride Leader. Jim Doane - Red Ride Captain

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Sunday April 1 - Purple Ride @ 9 AM
by Kelly Pacillas 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Happy Thursday CVC Gang! This Sunday, the Purple ride will be going to DeAnza Park and back. If you would like to add on some climbing and a few extra miles, you can take it down Las Virgenes, up Mulholland and back on Cornell. For a detailed map, click on the link below. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/702148 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 9:00 AM. 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. Although the Purple ride is a "no drop" ride, for the enjoyment and safety of the participants, we will keep a 12-14 MPH average. If you feel you are not Purple ready, but want to work up to the Purple level, please contact the Ride Captain who will gladly give you some pointers and advise. We strongly recommend that you come out and meet the riders! The best stepping stone to grow into a Purple rider is to ride around Westlake! When you can sweep those 5 flat miles at a steady 12 to 14 mph pace, and still feel ready for more, then you will be able to handle many of the standard Purple routes. 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 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 Purple Team! :-) Kelly Pacillas 818-564-9260

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Sat. 3-31-12 CVC Red Ride - Westlake-Simi Valley-Santa Susana-Box Canyon-Chatsworth-Calabassas-Agoura
by Jim Doane 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

Hi Saturday Red Riders For this week's Red Ride, John Caffrey will be your Red Ride Leader . Here is the Red Ride route - ( this was our New Year's Day ride if you recall) Westlake- Simi Valley-Box Canyon-Chatsworth-Calabassas-Agoura-Westlake 8:30am - Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot ( NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Agoura/Hampshire Blvd.) Ride route description: R Townsgate L Lake View Canyon L Thous Oaks Blvd. R Westlake Blvd. L Avenida De Los Arboles R Parkview Dr. L Rikkard Rd. L Pederson Rd. R Olsen Rd. - becomes Madera Rd. R Country Club Dr. R Wood Ranch Prkwy R Fitzgerald Rd. L Appleton Rd. R Royal Ave. Stop at the Jack in the Box Rest. for re-group L Tapo Canyon Rd. R Los Angeles Ave. R Kuehner Dr. - becomes Santa Susana Pass Rd. Then we'll ride up Box Canyon and back down to Chatsworth, Over to Calabassas and back through Agoura to Westlake. Thank you Kent for making a "Ride With GPS" route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/249656 Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain - for John Caffrey - Red Ride Leader

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 31th 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday Mar 31th 8:30 AM*** *Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) * **** Our guest ride leader this week will be Sheri Leiken. Help her celebrate her Birthday Party on Wheels. *Route: Up Erbes, across Arboles, Down Kanan through Oak Park/Agoura, Across Agoura Rd, around the Lake, Out and Back to Hidden Valley This is a good route for any Purple Rider Looking to jump up to GOLD * For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/998170 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-rideannouncements promptly at 8:30 am then splitting into our groups and departing. The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40 miles in length and averaging 14 mph. It is mandatory to have and wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag). Please make sure your bike is in working condition as well. *This is not a "no drop **ride**" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). 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.* *Things to have:*** Helmet !!! 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 pump (or the like). 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 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 Blvd. (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. See you there, Henry Montalvo 310-753-1265

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 3/31 8:30 Malibou Lake
by Beth McElhenny 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Malibou Lake Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings, This week's Saturday Purple Ride takes us on the Malibou Lake Loop. It is 19.2 miles, with around 1200ft of climbing - all rollers or not much worse! Remember - you can loop Westlake at the end for an extra 5 miles of flat rolling! Afterward, join the other members at the Natural Cafe for lunch! Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/381518 Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 8:30 AM. 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. Although the Purple ride is a "no drop" ride, for the enjoyment and safety of the participants, we will keep a 12-14 MPH average. If you feel you are not Purple ready, but want to work up to the Purple level, please contact the Ride Captain who will gladly give you some pointers and advise. We strongly recommend that you come out and meet the riders! The best stepping stone to grow into a Purple rider is to ride around Westlake! When you can sweep those 5 flat miles at a steady 12 to 14 mph pace, and still feel ready for more, then you will be able to handle many of the standard Purple routes. 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. Above all, let's have Fun!! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 31th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday March 31th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Moorpark to Balcom to Bradley to Lewis returning on Santa Rosa Road. Weather forecast is for 70 Deg., at the start the temperature should be in the mid 50 Deg. Hi Everyone, On Saturday March 31th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Moorpark to Bradley and returning on Santa Rosa Road a new challenge for the Orange ride . Please review the attached route for details. The club's Crusin the Conejo is quickly arriving on May 5th 2012. Please volunteer. Email Sheri Liken at ohsheri2005(a)sbcglobal.net to make your availability known. Please use the restroom before departing. First re-group, restroom and water stop at Poindexter Park. Next re-group, restroom and water stop at the Jack in the Box on Lewis and Las Posas. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/997276 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 Orange Ride 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 rideroute 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. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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Wed. afternoon Landing ride 4:00
by SHERI 27 Mar '12

27 Mar '12

This Wednesday we will do the Rock Store route... I know for some of you, it will be your first time.... better to go with us in a small group and enjoy it!!!! YOU CAN DO IT! We will leave the landing no later than 4, then go to Agoura Rd. right to Cornell and around Malibu Lake. This should be about a 1.5 hour ride or so...about 20-22 miles... We WILL wait for you at the top! Anyone and everyone is invited to come join the mid-week ride! (weather and road conditions permitting) Please let me know if you are coming! Sheri 818 621-1713

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Fw:
by dpssmith＠aol.com 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

Sent from my Motorola Smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint! -----Original message----- From: dpssmith(a)aol.com To: announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org Sent: Sun, Mar 18, 2012 17:17:51 PDT Subject: Hi Gold Riders, We will start this Tuesday evening gold ride to the Rock Store from Citibank 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). Re-group at: Cornell / Mulholland and top of Rock Store. With the sun setting early lights make it much easier to see and be seen. 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 See you then, Dale Smith Tuesday Gold Ride Leader dpssmith(a)aol.com

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