March 2016 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

tuesday-thursday am ride
by Sheila 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

This week is showing clear and dry. If you are lucky enough to have these mornings free, we do great rides and there is virtually no traffic. Come and join us!! Leaving from the Landing, the Tuesday-Thursday ride is a 25 to 40 mile intermediate level ride (between gold and gold rush). There are very few cars out at this time. It is freezing dress as warm as possible bbbbrrrr....However, no rain predicted at this time Come and join us. No rider gets left behind. Sheila Sherwyn 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 Ride Announcement, Week of March 31- April 7
by Bart Ziegler 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Wow, great rides all week everyone. We all got in plenty of time over Mullholland! And with a number of "out" options, we were able to deal with mechanical issues and keep everyone on track. Please remember to wear your CVC jersey out there. We are representing the club and it's easier to identify us. Continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("right turn"). For a little variety, we've got beach (Latigo climb on Saturday) and inland options on Saturday, and some fun approaches to Simi Valley on Sunday (including the Box Canyon option - from the easier climb side). The Tuesday night race ride is having a great turnout and Kent will be leading an earlier group out at a slower pace. Keep the pace up but watch your speed coming down Decker! Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Let me know if I can help with anything ride-related. Updates for this week include: Cruisin' the Conejo Volunteer Spot is up and running and ready. We need a ton of volunteers as you will see. Please, think outside the box, and sign up for something different as we need coverage everywhere. Look at the times, which is how this is laid out and organized. Volunteer Spot is a website that will NOT send SPAM emails. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/UfgRL5 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot. Safety Reminder As the weather heats up, remember to hydrate. It is recommended to drink as much as a full bottle for each hour of riding! If you notice another member with a full bottle, a little reminder can help out there too. Debris in the roads continues to be a huge hazard. Keep your head on a swivel and call out everything. One by One, Two by Two! If there is a marked bike lane, cyclists may ride shoulder to shoulder. Single file otherwise. There is no three or four abreast at any time while moving.Please remember that when you are out there riding you are a cycling ambassador. And, if you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. Below are some reminders... Your agreement when riding with CVC: All members will: Wear a helmet and ensure my bike is in good working order. Ride to the right, pass on the left. Ride in the bike lane (where available) and signal when moving into another lane. Ride no more than two abreast in the bike lane, single file on narrow roads, and avoid “swarming”. Call out and point if I see a traffic hazard. Respect ALL traffic laws and the rights of all autos, bicycles, and pedestrians. Ride predictably and remind others to be safe. Be a bicycling ambassador Upcoming Events Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the Conejo Wednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence REGULAR CLUB RIDES Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing Red Ride - Leader Bart Gudmundson Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12832749 Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3962499 Gold Ride - Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callum Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12841363 or https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12843850 This route heads to Calabasas Commons and returns up over Mulholland from Lost Hills. You can cut out that last loop to make it closer to 21 miles. Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route Sunday: 9am at The Landing Red Ride - Leader Doug Castell Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/290133 This route does a Simi loop and over Box Canyon. You can continue over Santa Suzanna for an easier ride. G.O. Ride (combines both the Gold and Orange difficulty routes) - Leader Dale Smith Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12841555 Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874173 Tuesday: Ride Leader: Jonathan Woodbury (jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com) The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday March 29th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. And for those who would like to get out and ride Jonathan's routes, but at more of an orange pace, there is a group that will be leaving the landing at 5:15 PM with Kent Koral Both rides leave from the Landing's parking lot. Sunset it at 7:15 pm which should leave plenty of time for the Upper Encinal route and Lindero sprint. 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> Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Please join us for a Mid Week ride Wednesday afternoon. Route will go to King Gillette via Cornell and Mulholland.This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 21 miles. Thursday: Morning Ride - 9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles -------------------------------------------------------- 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. Please note the inclement weather policy below. The Purple ride is considered a no drop. Having said that, please note that if you are falling behind or slower than the average pace, you may be dropped. 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. If you have any questions about your bike, please feel free to ask be before the rides, or contact me directly before we hit the road. Let's ride! Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists 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 Members Thursday eve MTB Ride-Gold Level
by Kent Koral 29 Mar '16

29 Mar '16

Hey CVCrs, I've decided to start back up a* weekly MTB evening ride* starting this Thursday and running weekly till the time change. Start locations will vary, but mainly around Central and West Conejo Valley. I want to keep the pace at (for lack of a better description, and I know my audience) a gold level. I'm shooting for mostly fire roads, and fun, but not overly technical single track. This is not a beginners ride, but will be doable for most anyone with MTB experience. I will keep the riding to about 1.5 hours so we will have no problem finishing before dark. *Again, this is a fun ride, we will not be hammering*. This week lets ride around the Lang Ranch area. we will meet a the end of Lang Ranch Pkwy. *Be ready to ride at 5:30PM* My goal is to have fun and introduce some of you the many fun areas we have to ride around here...and learn of a few from y"all too. As with all CVC rides, helmets are mandatory and be sure to have plenty of water. Please let me know if you are coming and I will look for you, or just show up. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Wed. RIDE Cancelled
by Sheri Leiken 28 Mar '16

28 Mar '16

Wednesday afternoon ride will be cancelled this week only! Sorry for any disruption, Sheri

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CVC Tuesday 5:30 pm Rock Store Ride
by Jonathan Woodbury 28 Mar '16

28 Mar '16

The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday March 29th at 5:30 pm PDT sharp. The ride leaves from the Landings parking lot. Sunset it at 7:15 pm which should leave plenty of time for the Upper Encinal route and Lindero sprint. Unless you have a flat on the Encinal descent like some body did. 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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Last-minute MTB ride invite. Today – Dos Vientos
by Kent Koral 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Hey CVCrs, if any of you are interested in a quick mountain bike ride in the Dos Vientos area, I'm going to ride from Wendy and Potrero at 5:30 today. It's about a 12 mile loop around Dos Vientos, very fun route. A nice medium pace through somewhat technical terrain, but rolling and fun. You shouldn't need a headlight, but a taillight is a good idea. Will be coming back up in the dusk. Let me know if you're coming and I'll look for you. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Ride Announcement, Week of March 24-31, 2016 (Bart Ziegler)
by Bart Ziegler 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Fantastic riding this past week everyone. The rides to the beach and our journey up over Balcom were epic (heart rate for sure :). With a number of "out" options, we were able to bring back riders with mechanicals along the way. Please continue to communicate all road hazards and your intentions while riding ("right turn"). With the Easter Holiday this weekend, we will keep the routes a little shorter. We've got beach (Yerba) and mountain options on Saturday, and lots of options on Sunday (including the double Stunt/Fernwood option the second day). The Tuesday night race ride started off with a huge turnout and lots of speed. Keep racing the sunset and be safe down Decker! Midweek rides are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (with ideas for Friday and Monday coming soon). Let me know if I can help with anything ride-related. Updates for this week include: Cruisin' the Conejo Volunteer Spot is up and running and ready. We need a ton of volunteers as you will see. Please, think outside the box, and sign up for something different as we need coverage everywhere. Look at the times, which is how this is laid out and organized. Volunteer Spot is a website that will NOT send SPAM emails. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/UfgRL5 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot. Safety Reminder As the weather heats up, remember to hydrate. It is recommended to drink as much as a full bottle for each hour of riding! If you notice another member with a full bottle, a little reminder can help out there too. Debris in the roads continues to be a huge hazard. Keep your head on a swivel and call out everything. One by One, Two by Two! If there is a marked bike lane, cyclists may ride shoulder to shoulder. Single file otherwise. There is no three or four abreast at any time while moving.Please remember that when you are out there riding you are a cycling ambassador. And, if you are wearing a CVC kit, you represent the club, so please be sure to follow the rule of the road. Below are some reminders... Your agreement when riding with CVC: All members will: Wear a helmet and ensure my bike is in good working order.Ride to the right, pass on the left.Ride in the bike lane (where available) and signal when moving into another lane.Ride no more than two abreast in the bike lane, single file on narrow roads, and avoid “swarming”Call out and point if I see a traffic hazardRespect ALL traffic laws and the rights of all autos, bicycles, and pedestrians. Ride predictably and remind other to be safe. Be a bicycling ambassador Upcoming Events Saturday, April 9th: Camarillo Away Ride Saturday, May 7th: Cruisin' the ConejoWednesday, May 18th: Ride of Silence REGULAR CLUB RIDES Saturday: 8:30am at The Landing Red Ride - Leader Jerry Scott Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12742857 Orange Ride - Leader Gary Silver Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11628009 Gold Ride - Leaders Sharon Campise & Phil Callum Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707 Purple Ride: This is an RSVP Ride and follows the Gold route Sunday: 9am at The Landing Red Ride - Leader Bart Ziegler Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12730424 Orange Ride can follow same route but eliminate Stunt and Old Topanga, continue over 7 minute G.O. Rides - Leader Dale Smith Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/956707 Social Ride - Leader Kay Fields Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2874265 Tuesday: Ride Leader: Jonathan Woodbury (jonwoodbury(a)gmail.com) The fast paced Rock Store ride continues on Tuesday at 5:30 pm PDT sharp from the Landing's parking lot. Sunset it at 7:08 pm unless you gab a long time after the ride and stillhave to ride home. Agoura is under construction between Reyes Adobe and Cornell so tempo paceline through there.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> Wednesday: Ride Leader - Sheri Leiken 3:45pm at The Landing parking lot Please join us for a Mid Week ride Wednesday afternoon. Route will go to King Gillette via Cornell and Mulholland.This is a Gold+ pace ride of approx. 21 miles. Thursday: Morning Ride - 9am at The Landing parking lot Leader: Sheila Levine-Sherwyn Route to be determined at the start, 25-40 miles -------------------------------------------------------- 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. Please note the inclement weather policy below.The Purple ride is considered a no drop. Having said that, please note that if you are falling behind or slower than the average pace, you may be dropped. 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. Bart Ziegler Ride Coordinator Conejo Valley Cyclists 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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Club Kit Updates
by Sheri Leiken 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Please see your email from yesterday from Louis Garneau. It instructs you on how to pay for your clothing. Please pay soon as they have a cut off date. Thank you! Sheri Leiken CVC Membership Director

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CVC Members Mtg-Wed., March 23rd, 7:00 PM (IMPORTANT CHANGE)
by henry montalvo 23 Mar '16

23 Mar '16

REMINDER! The CVC Members Meeting location has been moved to the *WESTLAKE VILLAGE library* (our traditional location) on the same date and time. We have added *Scott Davis from Optimal Performance Training Center and P5 Racing* to the guest speaker list. Scott is a dynamic speaker whose presentation will make you a better cyclist. Club Mingling starts @ 6:45 Meeting Starts @ 7:15 Wed. March 23rd Westlake Village Library 31220 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91361 Come by early, the club will have finger sandwiches and other munchies available. Along with the usually club business and an update on Cruisin’, we will have… CVC Gear for sale Door prize raffle (more than one) guest speakers, including… Dave Gold from Bicycle Angels, one of the spotlight charities for this year’s Cruisin’ the Conejo, who will have a surprise announcement for Cruisin’ the Conejo. I want to thank Westlake Cyclery for their understanding in postponing their meeting. We will reschedule it at later date. Please visit their location and let them know how excited we are to have them host a meeting in the future. Remember this winner from the last meeting? It could be you this time…

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CVCylcists news
by Sheri Leiken 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

Hello CVCr's So many good things going on! Club Clothing: The orders have all been received. We did not make minimums on a few of the items, so you may find it was taken out of your cart. This is mainly leg and knee warmers and a couple of the color combinations on the arm warmers. We will not be offering the leg warmers in any color. The other warmers, you will need to check what color combo is available if yours was removed from your cart. You WILL get informed, so don't worry. You will get an email in the next few days asking you to pay. At that time, you are welcome to substitute for a different item IF yours was taken off. You will get an email explaining this process from LG, so be on the lookout for this. Please remember, you have committed to buying these clothing items. Please input your payment via credit card to them to complete this ASAP, as the whole club order is withheld until everyone makes their payment on all items from their order carts. Club Meeting: Wednesday Night Cruisin the Conejo: Volunteer Spot is up and running and ready for all of your willing volunteers to sign up and help out with the biggest and best charity ride in Southern California. We need a ton of volunteers as you will see. Please, think outside the box, and sign up for something different as we need coverage everywhere. Look at the times, which is how this is laid out and organized. Volunteer Spot is a website that will NOT send SPAM emails. We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online Sign-up and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming Sign-ups. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/UfgRL5 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot. Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. http://vols.pt/UfgRL5 Please let me know if there is anything that you need help with! Simply click the link below to sign up to volunteer on this great day, and give back!!! Also attached is the link to eventbrite.You can prepay for your lunch if you will be eating at the expo and are not paying to ride. This really helps us with our planning. http://www.cruisintheconejo.org/registration.html Thank you, Sheri Leiken

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