February 2019 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

cvc weekend rides 3/2 & 3/3/19
by Taylor Hodoose 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* March 16 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy *Upcoming Events:* March 23 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. ***Rain in the forecast, but i'm an optimistic guy at heart. Please watch email for cancellations. Local rides- Saturday March 2nd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Old Topanga 62 6,767 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27049288 805-390-2200 Stunt/Cold Cyn Orange Peter Potrero/Santa Rosa 46 2,543 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13083901 805-390-2525 Olson/Erbes Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Agoura/Kanan 37 2,341 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29397344 Petros 805-630-8116 Lynn Sunday March 3rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Mully/7 Min 37 3,242 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29401839 Orange 978-394-7318 Lk Mlbu/Cornell Social Kay Agoura/Kanan 21 1,203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 818-419-1172 Westlake Question of the week: Why did I get dropped last week? Well, to start with I think I surprised a few people. This was a stone cold drop. As I watched the group pull away on PCH, it did not take me long to realize I was not going to see them until the next regroup. The rainy and cold weather has kept me inside and off the bike. Saturday was the 7th ride totaling 255 miles so far this year. Last year that was one week of riding. I've been doing gym work and some time on the treadmill, but it just isn’t the same. I/we need to keep up the time in the saddle to maintain cycling fitness. Time to shake out the cobwebs and as my friend says, “let’s ride”. Safety Tip of the Week:  Ride One or Two Across-Ride single file or double file as appropriate to the roadway and traffic conditions and where allowed by law. Even where riding double is legal, courtesy dictates that you single up when cars are trying to pass you if the lane is wide enough for them to safely do so. 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 2/23 & 2/24/19
by Taylor Hodoose 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* March 16 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy *Upcoming Events:* *Changed Date* March 23 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. Local rides- Saturday February 23rd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Hidden Vly/PCH 51 4,059 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29361746 805-390-2200 Yerba Orange Doug Hid Val/DoVi 43.5 4,385 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29360972 323-806-2002 Erbes/Kanan Gold Lisa 818-535-0862. Mully/Stunt 35 3,641 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5392723 Petros 805-630-8116 out and back Sunday February 24th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Hid Val/ Syc Cyn 36 2,586 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29361879 Orange 978-394-7318 Lynn Social Kay Westlake 20 1,096 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 818-419-1172 Kanan/Agoura Question of the week: How do you count sheep? This is a slightly revised version from when I used to race dirt bikes (motorcycles). I start off down my driveway, and get the Garmin notification to start recording. Left onto my street, another left and stop for the pedestrian gate. Slowly roll through the gate and left again. Now I start shifting gears heading downhill. Slow down for a right turn and look behind to see if any semi trucks are heading my way. Start picking up the speed and race down the s-turn to the stop light. Left turn, right turn, past McDonalds and all those breakfast smells. Up Spring Hill, left on Tierra Rejada, right on through the Underwood farms. Cut through Read Rd, left up the Lump. Descending Erbes............lights out. Safety Tip of the Week:  Stay on the right side <http://www.marc.org/bikeped/sharetheroad.htm> of the lane-Ride in a single-file line with other cyclists (not two or three abreast) if the street is too narrow for cars to pass. Cyclists are allowed to ride in the middle of the lane to increase visibility. Keep an eye out for parked cars (or rather, doors from parked cars opening into the street). Avoid the dreaded door-into-cyclist snafu by staying a little bit closer to the center of the street if there are parked cars. Also, move towards the left side of the lane when turning left. Stay out of drivers’ blind spots <http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/cycling-guide/section3.3.shtml>, especially at traffic lights or stop signs. 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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Monday Holiday TIME CHANGE-10:00 am
by Sheri Leiken 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

We will leave at 10:00 tomorrow to hope some of the cold warms up. See you tomorrow at 10:00 am at the Landing for a ride through Hidden Valley. Sheri -- Sheri

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cvc weekend rides 2/16 & 2/17 + 2/18/19
by Taylor Hodoose 14 Feb '19

14 Feb '19

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Away Rides:* March 16 Red/Orange - Mt. Baldy *Upcoming Events:* March 9 CVC picture day. Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot. Local rides- Saturday February 16th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Mully 44.5 4,545 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29229587 805-390-2200 DN Latigo/Encinal Orange Jennifer Kanan/Stunt 43 3,755 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29270572 805-558-3428 Mulholland 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 17th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Juan Batista 22 2,521 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4818966 Orange 978-394-7318 Anza Park Social Kay Lakeview/Pederson 22 1,387 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210610 818-419-1172 Olson/Erbes Monday February 18th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Sheri Hidden Valley 29 1,786 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29325187 818-621-1713 DoVi/Lynn Question of the week: Is it really too cold in Ca? In light of my cold weather complaining, I had to share what I witnessed in N.Y. this week. Several cyclists riding in the snow. Some fat tire, some regular road bikes, all bad a**. Even though it may be just another day at work for him, it was impressive. If they can handle 32 degrees and ice, I guess I can handle 50 degree weather. See you out there. Safety Tip of the Week:  See and Be Seen-Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather, or at night, you need to be seen by others. Wearing white has not been shown to make you more visible. Rather, always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright colors when riding day or night. Also wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you. Make eye contact with other road users, especially at junctions, then you know they’ve seen 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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cvc weekend rides 2/9 & 2/10/19
by Taylor Hodoose 09 Feb '19

09 Feb '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday February 9th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Westlake/Mully 44.5 4,545 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29229587 805-390-2200 DN Latigo/Encinal Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Arboles 44 3,507 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28860513 978-394-7318 DOVI/Sycamore 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 10th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Black Eric Hidden Vly 45 2,705 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 480-205-3594 Santa Rosa/Erbes 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 will the cold weather go away? As I’ve told Mark many times, “I don’t like cold weather”. I’m 3rd generation California native. There’s a reason I live in CA (besides the fact that I was born here), I love the sunshine. I’d rather ride in the heat grinding up Latigo, than being cold and getting those shivering chills you can’t quite shake. I know you’ll think I’m a wimp in that regard, and it’s true. I also know it will get plenty hot soon enough; but I'm ready for spring, how about you? *Safety Tip of the Week:* *Watch for Traffic Coming from The Rear*-Even when you are occupying the proper lane position, it often helps to know when a car is coming. Consider wearing/using a mirror. Since those in front cannot see traffic approaching from the rear, it is the responsibility of the riders in back to inform the others by saying “car back.” Around curves, on narrow roads, or when riding double, it is also helpful to warn of traffic approaching from the front with “car up.” 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
by Sheri Leiken 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

I know I said I wanted to get back to the regular Wednesday afternoon schedule, but I said that when it was 70 degrees. If there's anybody out there that wants to go spin the inside legs outside tomorrow even though it's going to be cold, I'd go. Gettin' antsy for sure! But I do need to know before I show up! Please respond to this email by tomorrow at noon if you'd like to go out and do the Wednesday afternoon ride at 3:30. Sheri Sent from my phone that doesn't know what I'm saying. Sorry for all the mistakes.

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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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