December 2019 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

***Spam*** CVC weekend rides 12/28, 12/29/19 & 1/1/20
by Taylor Hodoose 26 Dec '19

26 Dec '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* 1/1 Wednesday annual hair of the dog New Year's day ride Local rides- Saturday December 28th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Dn Encinal 47 4,228 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30961210 805-390-2200 PCH/Mully/Lil Syc/Westlake Orange Doug Hid Vly/PCH 48.5 3,263 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19170243 323-806-2002 Mully/Westlake Orange Lite Mark G 805-432-6292 King Gil/TO/Westlake 41 2,899 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31636555 Petros 805-630-8116 Erbes/Sunset HIlls Gold Lisa 818-535-0862 Agoura/Kanan/Olson 32 1,913 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31425037 TBD Pederson/Erbes Sunday December 29th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Mully/Up Encinal 36 3,996 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31635143 Dn Encian/Mully Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Mully/Up Encinal 36 3,996 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31635143 Gold 787-240-1332 Dn Encian/Mully Social Kay Westlake 17 1,250 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30106925 818-419-1172 Carlisle out return ***New Year day ride- Wednesday January 1st @9:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map All Levels Alfonso 787-240-1332 Four Lake Tour 36 2,451 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27713032 Joe 805-390-4641 Question of the week: What is your yearly maintenance routine? Some people have charts and keep a consistently well-maintained bike. Some people ask, “you’re supposed to check that”? Make it your yearly routine to check the following, or at least have someone else do it. Tires: you need enough tread to get a good grip. Brake pads: ditto. Cables: frayed cables lead to a ride uphill in the big ring. Bearings: If you sweat as much as I do, they will be rinsed dry and crusty. Bar tape: it does wear out, and it’s a cheap way to get a fresh or different look. Safety Tip of the Week:  Put down the phone-This shouldn’t even need to be said, but talking on the phone, texting, or checking Instagram while biking endangers everyone. Also refrain from listening to headphones <http://www.slate.com/articles/life/a_fine_whine/2012/11/cycling_with_headph…> that close off the ear, because they can make it more difficult to hear approaching cars and pedestrians. 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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CVC weekend rides 12/21, 12/22 & 12/25/19
by Taylor Hodoose 19 Dec '19

19 Dec '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* Tuesday Dec 24, holiday ride Wednesday Jan 1, New Years day ride Local rides- Saturday December 21st @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Mully/7min/Old Top 50.5 5,107 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14454851 805-390-2200 Fernwood/Dn Stunt/Mully Orange Alfonzo Carlisle Cyn/HidVal 38.5 3,025 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31617389 787-240-1332 DoVi/Borchard/TO return Orange Lite Petros Hid Vly/Do Vi 47 2,500 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31187183 805-630-8116 Santa Rosa/Erbes Gold Lisa 818-535-0862 Hid Vly/Do Vi 31 1,850 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15245278 TBD Borchard/TO return Sunday December 22nd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Agoura/Mully/7 min 36 2,606 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31319237 Calabasas return Orange Doug Agoura/Mully/7 min 36 2,606 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31319237 Gold 323-806-2002 Calabasas return Social Carl 972-978-5995 Agoura/Lindero 21 1,131 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29174187 Kay 818-419-1172 Kanan/Agoura Tuesday December 24th @9:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map All Alfonzo 787-240-1332 Westlake/Kanan/Chesbro 37 2,738 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31553073 Levels Sheri L 818-621-1713 Las Vir/Mully/Cornell Question of the week: How can I beat the chill? You should know by now I do not like the cold. The recent morning temperatures make it hard for me to get out of bed, let alone go out for a ride. I have discovered in these conditions; the trainer is my friend. I make sure it is set up the night before so that everything is easy to clip in and start pedaling. I can at least get the legs moving, heart pumping, and have an hour of time to myself. Another benefit of the trainer on these cold days is, less mopping up after the session. Safety Tip of the Week:  Be aware of vehicles-Many collisions occur when a cyclist is on the inside of a vehicle which is turning right. Don’t assume the vehicle is going straight ahead just because it isn’t signaling right. Always avoid ‘undertaking’ any vehicle in this situation – it’s better to hang back until the vehicle has moved past. Never cycle along the inside of large vehicles, such as trucks and buses, especially at intersections, where most accidents happen. When turning right, a truck will often pull out to the left first, creating a wide gap between the vehicle and the curb. Many cyclists think it’s safe to ride into this space, but this is a dangerous place to be as the gap quickly disappears when the truck swings around to the right. 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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Manna THANKS YOU!
by Sheri L 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

CVC Friends, I want to follow up on our very successful Manna Food Drive. - Manna reported back that we, CVC, delivered just over 500 pounds of grocery and personal care items this past Monday. This amount may come a surprise to some of you as Mike was collecting many of the groceries in the parking lot and with your help was loading them directly into his SUV. So, many bags never made it inside for us to see. - Additionally, Manna reported back that we donated $836.00. Those who donated with checks (99%) will receive receipts directly from Manna. - Manna serves 1400 people per month. Unlike many food pantries in the area, Manna isn’t formally affiliated with any religious organizations nor is it federally funded. - Exciting news: Manna will be moving to a new location that will expand its facilities and capabilities significantly. Manna purchased a church within a mile of its current location and will be converting it to meets its needs to include complete renovation and an ambitious expansion. Manna hopes to break ground and begin operations in late 2020 or early 2021. Thanking everyone for your effort and generous contributions and thank you Mike for leading and taking care of our Food Drive on behalf of CVC. Sheri

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CVC weekend rides 12/14 & 12/15/19
by Taylor Hodoose 12 Dec '19

12 Dec '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday December 14th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Dn Latigo 56 5,619 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26711987 805-390-2200 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Doug Westlake/Dn Encinal 38.5 4,271 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31549071 323-806-2002 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Lite Joe Long Cyn/Wood Ranch 40.5 2,935 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26573915 805-390-4641 Kanan/Agoura Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Olson/Lng Cyn 34 2,294 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392150 Lisa 818-535-0862 Olson/Erbes Sunday December 15th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/nd Encinal 33 3,475 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31180421 PCH/Mully Orange Bart Westlake/nd Encinal 33 3,475 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31180421 Gold 805-338-9145 PCH/Mully Social Cliff Westlake/Kanan 20 1,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 818-257-2236 Medea Crk Prk/Agoura Question of the week: Should I continue indulging? No! It’s always hard for me to keep weight gain and fitness in check over the holidays. During the next few weeks through the new year, there will be many opportunities to over indulge. There will be a few days that are rained out, and I sleep in and lie on the couch binging movies drinking hot cocoa. This year I am going to be more diligent in setting limits so that I enjoy the holiday treats but do not sabotage my fitness. My rules: No sweets until the weekend. No alcohol until the weekend. One plate of food per meal. New Year’s Eve: NO RULES. I do not want to wake up from hibernation with an extra 15 pounds and zero fitness. It takes this bear too long to regain fitness for those few weeks of bad choices. Safety Tip of the Week:  Announce Hazards-When riding in a tight group, most of the cyclists do not have a good view of the road surface ahead, so it is important to announce holes, gravel, grates, and other hazards. Indicate road hazards by pointing down to the left or right, and by shouting “hole,” “bump,” “pine cone”, etc. Everyone in a group should be made aware of hazards. 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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Cvc Sunday rides cancelled
by Taylor Hodoose 08 Dec '19

08 Dec '19

Hope to see you tonight at the holiday party. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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Cvc Saturday rides cancelled
by Taylor Hodoose 07 Dec '19

07 Dec '19

Ground is still too wet and more to come. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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CVC weekend rides 12/7 & 12/8/19
by Taylor Hodoose 05 Dec '19

05 Dec '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* CVC Holiday party Sunday December 8, 3:00-6:00pm @ Twisted Oak Tavern 30105 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Local rides- Saturday December 7th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Dn Latigo 56 5,619 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26711987 805-390-2200 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Sheri Westlake/Dn Encinal 38.5 4,271 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31549071 908-432-3480 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Lite Joe Long Cyn/Wood Ranch 40.5 2,935 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26573915 805-390-4641 Kanan/Agoura Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Pederson 40 2,519 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29009208 Lisa 818-535-0862 Grimes/Erbes Sunday December 8th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Kanan/Chesbro 37 2,738 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31553073 Las Vir/Mully/Cornell Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Kanan/Chesbro 37 2,738 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31553073 Gold 787-240-1332 Las Vir/Mully/Cornell Social Carl Westlake/Kanan 20 1,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 972-978-5995 Medea Crk Prk/Agoura Question of the week: Is it important to look left? I always look to the right down the road, but sometimes forget to look left. This morning I dropped my chain and had to pull over to put it back on. Before I started pedaling, I gave a quick glance forward, and then off I went. A moment later I realized that I had not even looked back to the left/behind me to see if there was another cyclist or car coming in my direction. Luckily for me the road was open, but it gave me a fright thinking about what “could have been”. Left, right, then left again. Safety Tip of the Week:  Two at The End-For safety and as a courtesy, if the group spreads out, the last two people should adjust their speed to ride as a pair. If either should need assistance, they will have a helping hand. 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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CVC Party and Manna Info
by Sheri L 03 Dec '19

03 Dec '19

Hello CVC, I am sending out a friendly reminder for our upcoming food drive at our holiday party. If you would prefer to donate $, we will have envelopes on hand. Manna does prefer checks. - Mike Hackett will be collecting food and other items for Manna at our upcoming CVC Holiday Party on Sunday. - Additionally, if you would rather bring your items to The Landing for our organized Saturday and Sunday morning rides this week, Dec 7 & 8 Mike will available to collect your items then too. - In addition to cleaning out your pantries, here are items always in high demand per Manna’s website: canned corn, canned pasta(Spaghetti Os & Ravioli, canned red/kidney beans, tomato soup, canned fruit, flavored rice, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, feminine hygiene products, and baking items i.e. sugar, flour, cookie mix. - If you prefer to write a check to Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank, bring the check to the party. Manna will mail you a receipt from the address on your check. [image: image.png] -- Sheri

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Last Call-Holiday Party
by Sheri L 30 Nov '19

30 Nov '19

Hi All, This is the last reminder to please RSVP for the holiday party for next weekend. We must provide an accurate head count by tomorrow! We sure hope to see everyone there (with bells on!) Also, don't forget to bring your items for Manna. PLEASE send your RSVP to Sharon Campise at scampise1(a)verizon.net [image: image.png] -- Sheri Leiken CVC President

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