January 2019 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

cvc weekend rides 2/2 & 2/3/19
by Taylor Hodoose 03 Feb '19

03 Feb '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* Feb 16 Red/Gold/Orange - Ventura/Ojai Looks like we will be rained out Saturday, but we can always hope ..... Local rides- Saturday February 2nd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Mark Westlake/Mully 44.5 4,545 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29229587 805-390-3071 DN Latigo/Encinal Orange Sherrie Mully/ Piuma 43.5 4,385 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29247646 908-432-3480 7min/Calabasas Gold Lisa 818-535-0862. Westlake/WD Ranch 35 2,330 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26023198 Sharon 818-519-8694 Lynn/Erbes Petros 805-630-8116 Sunday February 3rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Rockstore/up Enc 37 3,959 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29148515 Orange 978-394-7318 TopOW/Lk Shw Social Kay Lindero 22 1,255 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29174187 818-419-1172 Oak Park/Agoura Question of the week: When is the last time you tried something different? Whether it’s challenging yourself with a tough climb, changing your route home, or even going on a ride with someone who is not a cyclist. Don’t get stuck in a rut. We are blessed with many local riding options on the road and in the dirt. Change fosters growth. *Safety Tip of the Week:* *Be Predictable*-Group riding requires even more attention to predictability than riding alone. Other riders expect you to ride straight, at a constant speed, unless you indicate differently. Along with hand signals, verbally warn cyclists of your changes in direction or speed. The lead rider should call out “left turn,” “right turn,” “slowing,” stopping,” etc. Announce a turn well in advance of the intersection, so that members of the group have time to position themselves properly. Riding in a predictable fashion <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/roadrules.php> also makes it easier for cars to go around (and not into) you. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Wed. Afternoon ride is back
by Sheri Leiken 28 Jan '19

28 Jan '19

At least we are TRYING to be back! Weather WILL be cooperating this week, so we *will* be out there. Meeting Wednesday at 3:30 at the landing! We will be able to get in an approx. 18-20 mile ride before the rain comes Thursday! WOOHOO! (we park near the entrance off Lindero and I get there right at 3:30!) Come on gang, get the humpday ride back and rolling! See you at the landing! -- Sheri

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cvc weekend rides 1/26 & 1/27/19
by Taylor Hodoose 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* Feb 16 Red/Gold/Orange - Ventura/Ojai *Upcoming Events:* January 28 7:00pm -CVC Members meeting @ TREK 3835 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Unit K, Westlake Village, ca 91362 Local rides- Saturday January 26th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Hidden Vly 51 3,945 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29159184 805-390-2200 PCH/Yerba Orange Doug Kanan/Olsen 46 3,113 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17250925 323-806-2002 Lyn/Vientos Gold Lisa 818-535-0862. Mully/7 min 32 2,523 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13814245 Sharon 818-519-8694 Calabasas return Petros 805-630-8116 Sunday January 27th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Bart Erbes/Moorpark 42 2,843 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18586361 Orange 805-338-9145 Grimes/back Social Kay Hidden Vly 19.5 837 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5456542 818-419-1172 Potrero/out back Question of the week: Do you Zwift? Trainers have gotten much smarter in recent years. You don’t have to just sweat it out in the garage staring at the leaf blower. In the Zwift world, you can choose local routes as well as routes on your bucket list. Rather than dreaming about climbing the Alpe d’ Huez, you can climb it virtually. Best part is if you don’t make it to the top, you can try it again without the jet lag. *Safety Tip of the Week:* *Move Off the Road When You Stop*-Whether you are stopping because of mechanical problems or to regroup with your pals, move well off the road so you don’t interfere with traffic. It is usually best for the lead rider to pull forward in the stopping area and for other riders to pull in behind the rider in front of them. When you start up again, each cyclist should look for, and yield to, traffic. When riding with us: · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions · we are a "rules of the road" cycling club · 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 -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Club Meeting Reminder Monday 1/28
by president＠cvcbike.org 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi CVC Members, Just want to remind you that our club meeting will be held at 7:00 at Trek Bicycles in Westlake Village on this coming Monday. If you have not registered to attend, please do so now for seating and planning purposes. It will be a great meeting, and we are looking really forward to meeting the great peps from Trek, and having some social time with our club members. Please arrive early to mingle. Come hear about upcoming club events and learn about Trek Travel Vacations including those with your family who may or may not ride. It will be an amazing evening. Arrive early to mingle. Social hour with refreshments and snacks 20-minute presentation and Q&A with a Trek Travel representative Raffle prizes Special shopping experience of 15% off all in-store parts and accessories on this night only Click the link below for more information about the evening and to RSVP. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trek-travel-night-for-cvc-at-trek-bicycle-west… Code is CVC See you there, Sheri

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cvc weekend rides 1/19 & 1/20/19
by Taylor Hodoose 18 Jan '19

18 Jan '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* January 28 7:00pm -CVC Members meeting @ TREK 3835 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Unit K, Westlake Village, ca 91362 Saturday January 19th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red David 192/Gilbraltar 62.5 5,258 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29187507 818-458-8614 Hope Ranch/PCH Orange Kent 192/Gilbraltar 40 4,858 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29187484 818-802-0826 PCH Gold Sheri Coastal 34 1,324 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29187557 818-621-1713 Hope Ranch/Return Meeting at Padaro Beach Grill: 3765 Santa Claus Ln, Carpenteria https://www.google.com/maps/place/Padaro+Beach+Grill/@34.403291,-119.551904… Local rides- Saturday January 19th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Orange Alfonzo Mully/Stunt 42.5 3,939 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29148515 978-394-7318 7min/Calabasas Sunday January 20th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Hid Vly/Lynn 34.5 2,498 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29183320 Orange 978-394-7318 Westlake Social Kay Cornell/Lk Mlbu 23 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 Lobo Cyn/back Question of the week: Do you e-bike? This issue seems to have divided a lot of riders almost as much as disc vs. rim brakes. There are lots of options available, and more each day. You can now get e- mountain bikes, cruising bikes, and road bikes. Whether or not you want to make the plunge, be kind to all our riding brothers and sisters. One day it might be the right choice for you to stay on two wheels. In the meantime, just wave as they float on by. *Safety Tip of the Week:* *Watch Out at Intersections*-When approaching intersections requiring vehicles to yield or stop the lead rider will say “slowing” or “stopping” to alert those behind to the change in speed. Do not call out “clear”. Each cyclist is responsible for verifying that the way is clear before entering the intersection. Signal well and make eye contact with drivers before making a turn or slowing down. *When riding with us:* · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · do not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · 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. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Upcoming Dates and Exciting Announcements!
by Sheri Leiken 12 Jan '19

12 Jan '19

CVC Members, As you sit and watch the rain today, I just want to send you a few reminders and send you to a few links. *1. Tomorrow is the last day to order your club clothing. * Please contact me about any immediate basic clothing as I have a few scattered sizes on hand of jerseys and bibs only. If you are interested in ordering, please note that clothing orders arrive approx. 4-6 weeks from the close of the on-line store on Jan. 13th. I would advise you to either try on sizes by arranging with me first, or if you are between sizes, to go one up. They tend to run a little on the smaller size. There are no refunds if the sizes do not fit as these are special order, custom made, so please try on first if any question. To place an order, simply click the link below. All orders will be delivered to your home. *https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/* <https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/> *2. Please mark your calendars for the incredible club meeting on Monday, January 28th at Trek Bicycles. * Come hear about upcoming club events and learn about some incredible Trek Travel Vacations (both in U.S. and abroad), including those with your family who may or may not ride. It will be an amazing evening. Arrive early to mingle. There will be amazing snacks and it will be a fun filled evening!!!! - Social hour with refreshments and snacks - 20-minute presentation and Q&A with a Trek Travel representative - Raffle prizes - Special shopping experience of 15% off all in-store parts and accessories on this night only Click the link below for *more information* about the evening and to RSVP. h *ttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/trek-travel-night-for-cvc-at-trek-bicycle-westlake-village-tickets-53403601610* <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trek-travel-night-for-cvc-at-trek-bicycle-west…> *Code is CVC* *3. I am happy to announce the formation of a community cycling relationship** between The Conejo Valley Cyclists and **the Conejo Valley Triathlon Team!* Founded in 2018, The Conejo Valley Triathlon Team is a non-profit organization and multisport club. We will support each other to create an even more awesome cycling and triathlon community in the Conejo Valley! For more information on the triathlon team, visit https://cvtriathlonteam.com/ <https://cvtriathlonteam.com/?fbclid=IwAR3dGKeeFf2-T73chKmL8oWqQcP-XHywOxyXx…> or their facebook page at Conejo Valley Triathlon Team <https://www.facebook.com/cvtriathlonteam/?ref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCRG…> or our facebook page, Conejo Valley Cyclists. Enjoy the rain today, and hopefully will see you tomorrow. Ride Safely on the wet roads, Sheri

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CVC Saturday rides cancelled
by Taylor Hodoose 12 Jan '19

12 Jan '19

Go back to sleep, wake up late, slowly drink a cup of joe. Hopefully the roads will dry up later in the afternoon and you can go out for a spin. Sunday rides still on at this point. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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cvc weekend rides 1/12 & 1/13/19
by Taylor Hodoose 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* Jan 19 Red/Gold/Orange Santa Barbara *Upcoming Events:* January 28 7:00pm -CVC Members meeting @ TREK 3835 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Unit K, Westlake Village, ca 91362 With rain in the forecast please check your email prior to meeting at the landing. Depending upon rainfall next week, Santa Barbara ride may also need to be rescheduled. Local rides- Saturday January 12th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Hidden Vly 51 3,945 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29159184 805-390-2200 PCH/Yerba Orange Alfonzo Rockstore/up Enc 37 3,959 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29148515 978-394-7318 TopOW/Lk Shw Gold Lisa 818-535-0862. Mully/7 min 33 1,863 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5809536 Sharon 818-519-8694 Calabasas return Petros 805-630-8116 Sunday January 13th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Doug/Susan Hidden Vly 46.5 2,543 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13083901 Orange 323-806-2002 Santa Rosa/Olsen Social Kay Hidden Vly 28 1,613 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13084095 818-419-1172 Carlisle Question of the week: Do I need disc brakes? I don’t know Kent, try riding in wet conditions then tell me. Plenty of people still debating this, but a lot of manufacturers are making the decision for us. Personally as a heavier rider, I love em. Safety Tip of the Week: Don't drink and ride. Might as well start off the safety tips with an obvious one. Riding while impaired increases your chances of not having a good ride. *When riding with us:* · wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order · stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise · do not overlap wheels · descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots · pass slower riders on the left · ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards · avoid bunching up · respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians · 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. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC Clothing Store Open until Jan. 13th
by president＠cvcbike.org 08 Jan '19

08 Jan '19

Happy New Year CVC Members! I am happy to announce the opening of our clothing store from today until Jan. 13th. Please contact me about any immediate basic clothing as I have a few scattered sizes on hand of jerseys and bibs only. If you are interested in ordering, please note that clothing orders arrive approx. 4-6 weeks from the close of the on line store on Jan. 13th. I would advise you to either try on sizes by arranging with me first, or if you are between sizes, to go one up. They tend to run a little on the smaller size. There are no refunds if the sizes do not fit as these are special order, custom made, so please try on first if any question. To place an order, simply click the link below. All orders will be delivered to your home. https://hyperthreads.com/team-stores/conejo-valley-cyclists/ If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Sheri Leiken

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Sunday rides are on
by Taylor Hodoose 06 Jan '19

06 Jan '19

It looks gloomy, but roads are mostly dry and no new rain falling so CVC rides are on. Be careful of metal surfaces like manhole covers, and painted surfaces (those lane stripes are very slippery). Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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