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LAB Two Lakes GO Thursday Ride - October 2 @ 5:30 p.m.‏‏
by Sherrie Felton 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

WHAT: The LAB Two Lakes GO Thursday Ride @ 5:30 p.m.WHEN: Thursday October 2, 2014ROUTE: LAB Two LakesAFTER THE RIDE: Join your cycling friends for food and the refreshment of your choice at LAB @ 7:00 p.m.RSVP: Please do RSVP. I need a final headcount for the reservation. DIRECTIONS: Ride start is at the parking lot beside the LAB Brewing Company. LAB is located at 30105 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.PATIO SEATING: We will be sitting on the patio where those who ride to the start can keep their bicycles in view. DISTANCE: 19 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride. The group includes mixed paces averaging 13 - 15+ mph. QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie at hatoolah(a)msn.com / 908.432.3480NO DROPS: The leader will sweep behind the group or wait ahead at strategic points/turns along the route, as needed, so nobody gets left behind. Faster riders who are familiar with the course and who prefer to ride ahead are encouraged to do so; they need not wait at regroup points.SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. 2. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, cell phone.3. Have on your bike or person everything you need to change a flat: spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit.4. Please do not call out “clear” at intersections and turns. 5. If you hear someone call out “clear” while approaching a turn or intersection, or anywhere else for that matter, please disregard it and make your own decision about the safety status of the turn or intersection. 6. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know.CVC 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.Regards,Sherrie Felton

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Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

The race pace Rock Store ride will continue on Tuesday September 30th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Sunset is about 6:40 pm and you will need lights to complete the full route with Upper Encinal. Landing - Agoura Road to Cornell - Hammer Cornell - Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Upper Encinal - Stingers - Decker/Westlake Descent - around Westlake Lake - Sprint on Lindero to Baronsgate Road - Agoura Road - Lakeview back to Landings Re-group at the Encinal Y for a few minutes. RWGPS route with Mulholland return ( without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> 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 the official 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. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CVC MTB Rides for the week off 9-29-14
by Kent Koral 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Hi All, Wow, fall is sort of here....yet it's making a hasty retreat midweek. And, the days are definitely getting shorter hence the need for lighting on the rides as we are finishing in the dark. Before we know it, we'll be starting in the dark. The ride schedule for this week is as follows, per Ben Griffes with CMB: ** Tuesday we're riding in Dos Vientos. Meet at Wendy's and Potrero at 6:00 pm Thursday we're riding in Wildwood. Meet at the end of Los Arboles at 6:00 pm ** Most of the rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. Our rides are done jointly with the Conejo Mountain Bike club (CMB). It is an intermediate paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. Always make sure you have your approved helmet (mandatory),water, spares, and a light, now that it is getting dark. See you soon on the road or trail! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Ride Preview-September 25, 2014
by Cameron Young 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW September 27-October 3 Saddle Saturdays! The bike seat co-op is growing. We have some used saddles in great shape if you're looking for something that may be more comfortable for you. Or use as a loaner to find a model you like, and then buy new. Lots of options! If you are like me, and have a few saddles that didn't work and are stuck with, bring them in and see if we can't find a good home for them. -THE RIDES- While in a group and riding in the bike lane solo, the cyclist must use the middle portion of the lane, not the white line separating the bike lane and traffic. This makes it safer for a cyclist to pass without endangering themselves by going into traffic or passing on the right which can endanger both riders. Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red Leader: Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6088904 Orange Leader: Gary Silver (Gary is not sure if he can make it, in that case please organize yourselves) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6083364 Gold-We are starting a new sub-level of Gold, same route, same re-grouping stops, but with a faster pace. Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4902570 -Gold Standard: 12-14 mph average pace Leader: Phil Callan -Gold Rush: 13-14+ mph average pace Leader: Cam Young Purple**-Leader: TBA Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6084649 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O.-Leader: Dale Smith (Dale is not sure if he can make it, in that case please organize yourselves) Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1411476 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4947541 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-5:15pm-Leader: Dale Smith for Rock Store Ride. Racer Ride-5:30pm-Leader: Jonathan Woodbury for the Rock Store 'n more ride. MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Landing Ride-Discontinued until the Fall. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-5:30pm Sherrie Felton leads a variety of rides that may start at the grassy park by Westlake Lake, or from various local watering holes where the group can end up with food and refreshments. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Red Ride-From The Landing parking lot. 5:00pm Leader: Jonathan Woodbury, up Westlake Bl. and Little Sycamore. Routes may vary from week to week so check your emails for announcement. MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. ** 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 & 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 CVC Ride Director 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.

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CVC Thursday 5:00 pm Red Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

The Thursday evening red ride will continue on Thursday September 25th, 2014. The ride leaves from the Landing parking lot at 5:00 pm sharp. The potpourri route this week will be up Westlake/Decker, Little Sycamore to the end of the good pavement, to Lechusa, Upper Encinal, Mulholland by the Zebras, and back down Westlake/Decker. The route will change week to week and includes: 1) Reverse Rock Store Loop 2) Up and over to PCH via Encinal and back. 3) Up and over to PCH via Encinal and Mulholland 4) Whatever else riders want to do. 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 the official 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. Jonathan Woodbury jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CVC GO Thursday Ladyface Ride - September 25 @ 5:30 p.m.‏‏
by Sherrie Felton 23 Sep '14

23 Sep '14

WHAT: The GO Thursday Ladyface Ride @ 5:30 p.m. WHEN: Thursday September 25, 2014ROUTE: Ladyface North RanchAFTER THE RIDE: Join your cycling friends for food and beer at Ladyface @ 7:00 p.m.RSVP: Please do RSVP. I need a final headcount for the reservation. DIRECTIONS: Ride start is at the parking lot beside the Ladyface Ale Companie. Ladyface is located at 29281 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. PATIO SEATING: We will be sitting on the patio where those who ride to the start can keep their bicycles in view. DISTANCE: 18.3 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride. The group includes mixed paces averaging 13 - 15+ mph. QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie at hatoolah(a)msn.com / 908.432.3480 NO DROPS: The leader will sweep behind the group or wait ahead at strategic points/turns along the route, as needed, so nobody gets left behind. Faster riders who are familiar with the course and who prefer to ride ahead are encouraged to do so; they need not wait at regroup points.SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. 2. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, cell phone.3. Have on your bike or person everything you need to change a flat: spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit.4. Please do not call out “clear” at intersections and turns. 5. If you hear someone call out “clear” while approaching a turn or intersection, or anywhere else for that matter, please disregard it and make your own decision about the safety status of the turn or intersection. 6. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know.CVC 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.Regards,Sherrie Felton

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Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 22 Sep '14

22 Sep '14

The faster paced Rock Store ride will continue on Tuesday September 23rd at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Sunset is at 6:50 pm and so you will need lights to complete the full route with Upper Encinal. After the re-group at the Encinal Y you will have about 30 minutes before the sun sets. Landing - Agoura Road to Cornell - Hammer Cornell - Malibou Lake - Rock Store - Upper Encinal - Stingers - Decker/Westlake Descent - around Westlake Lake - Sprint on Lindero to Baronsgate Road - Agoura Road - Lakeview back to Landings Re-group at the Encinal Y for a few minutes. RWGPS route with Mulholland return ( without Upper E) 26 + miles with 1,900' of climbing. RWGPS Mulholland return <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/142021> RWGPS route for the entire route including Upper Encinal: 29 miles 2,400' of climbing RWGPS with Upper Encinal Extension <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4160220> 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 the official 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. Jonathan Woodbury Tuesday 5:30 Ride Leader jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com

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CVC MTB rides for the week of 9-22-14
by Kent Koral 22 Sep '14

22 Sep '14

Hi All, I have been, and will continue riding the road on Tuesdays (and lately Thursdays also) for the summer ( a few more weeks a the most), but I am riding the dirt with the CMB crew when schedule permits. Its a great group, so get out and join in the fun either Tuesday or Thursday. The ride schedule for this week is as follows, per Ben Griffes with CMB: ** Tuesday we're riding in Chesebro. Meet in the front parking lot at 6:00 pm Thursday we're riding the Los Robles trail east to Triunfo park, via the White Horse trail. Meet at the end of Moorpark Rd. at 6:00 pm ** Most of the rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. Our rides are done jointly with the Conejo Mountain Bike club (CMB). It is an intermediate paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. Always make sure you have your approved helmet (mandatory),water, spares, and a light, now that it is getting dark before the ride ends. See you soon on the road or trail! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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membership cards
by Sheri Leiken 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

I will be at the ride start tomorrow, but not until about 8:15. I can get you your membership cards at the end of the ride if you are riding gold. If you are red or orange, please hit me sooner. I don't want to hold the ride up, so if anyone else wants to meet me after, say at East Coast Bagels, I would be happy to meet you there if we run out of time. I can also meet anyone who is not riding there around 11:30-12. Let me know your preference. These cards are great for discounts at the local bike shops! Sheri Leiken Membership Director

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CVC Ride Preview-September 18, 2014
by Cameron Young 18 Sep '14

18 Sep '14

CVC RIDE PREVIEW September 20-September 25 Saddle Saturdays! “This seat is killing me!”. We’ve all said this at one time or another. Most of us have saddles we have purchased that worked for a while, and don’t now. Or, we’ve upgraded and now have extras just lying around. Yes, we can try a few from the local shop, but why not keep things “in the family”. So, we have started a bike seat co-op. Bring those bad boys to the ride start with your name and contact info on the underside of the saddle, I’ll hang onto them, keep track of who has what. Someone else can borrow and try it out. When someone decides it’s a keeper, the two parties can work out the deal. -THE RIDES- While in a group and riding in the bike lane solo, the cyclist must use the middle portion of the lane, not the white line separating the bike lane and traffic. This makes it safer for a cyclist to pass without endangering themselves by going into traffic or passing on the right which can endanger both riders. Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing parking lot Red Leader: Jerry Scott Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6039086 Orange Leader: Gary Silver & Jim Doane Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6037350 Gold-We are starting a new sub-level of Gold, same route, same re-grouping stops, but with a faster pace. Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6020400 -Gold: 12-14 mph average pace Leader: Phil Callan -Gold Rush: 13-14+ mph average pace Leader: Cam Young Purple**-Leader: Bill Sietsema Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6039110 Sunday: 9am from The Landing parking lot G.O.-Leader: TBA Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1162266 Social Ride-Leader: Kay Fields Route link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2873611 Tuesday: The Landing parking lot Orange/Gold Ride-5:15pm-Leader: Dale Smith for Rock Store Ride. Racer Ride-5:30pm-Leader: Jonathan Woodbury for the Rock Store 'n more ride. MTB Ride-5:30pm-Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Wednesday: 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Landing Ride-Discontinued until the Fall. Thursday: Go Thursday Ride**-5:30pm Sherrie Felton leads a variety of rides that may start at the grassy park by Westlake Lake, or from various local watering holes where the group can end up with food and refreshments. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. Red Ride-From The Landing parking lot. 5:00pm Leader: Jonathan Woodbury, up Westlake Bl. and Little Sycamore. Routes may vary from week to week so check your emails for announcement. MTB Ride-5:30pm Location and route TBA. Check your emails for announcement early in the week. ** 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 & 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 CVC Ride Director 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.

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