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Local Gold ride Saturday 8/31/19
by Taylor Hodoose 29 Aug '19

29 Aug '19

Tex will be leading a local Gold ride Saturday at 8:00am meeting at the landing. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1033071 35 miles, 2621' climbing. Don't be late, the Texan won't wait. -- Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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cvc weekend rides 8/31 & 9/1/19
by Taylor Hodoose 29 Aug '19

29 Aug '19

[image: image.png] Away Rides-Saturday August 31st @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Orange Gold Sheri Seacliff/Gobenador 46 2,455 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30944608 818-621-1713 Pershing Park/SB/back Meeting at SeaCliff start of bike path, street parking https://goo.gl/maps/mwX5MQsWHpBjkw559 Local rides- Saturday August 31st @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Jen Westlake/dn Encinal/PCH 47 4,228 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30961210 805-558-3428 Mully/Little Syc Orange Jen Westlake/dn Encinal/PCH 47 4,228 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30961210 805-558-3428 Mully/Little Syc Sunday September 1st @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo King Gilette 33 2,490 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27795651 Orange 787-240-1332 Lobo Canyon Social Kay Westlake/Kanan 20 1,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 818-419-1172 Agoura Labor Day-Monday September 9th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Alfonzo Agoura/Calabasas 34.5 3,063 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30978807 [image: image.png] 787-240-1332 Ol Top/Mully/Cornell Question of the week: Why did our ride director share his mishap last weekend? Because it can and does happen to all of us. A little embarrassing, but we need to be cautious all the time. Just a mile prior I was thinking about the debris in the road and happy I have not gotten a flat tire in a while. I may have even picked up the little wire that caused the slow leak at that exact moment. Let’s share our experiences so that we can all build a knowledge base and hopefully avoid the incidents that we can. 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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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 29 Aug '19

29 Aug '19

Happy Monday, CVCers: We have yet another very special Pub Ride scheduled for this Thursday, featuring the generous contributions of Bill & Nancy Barnett! Here’s what you need to know: * This will be a Mexican Theme Evening (bring your sombrero helmets) at the Barnett home. Bill & Nancy will provide Mexican food, water, beer, wine and margaritas. For those who would prefer vegan offerings, ‘fine wine’ or a special brand of beer or tequila, feel free to bring whatever you’d like. * Please consider making a small contribution (maybe $10-$20) to the tip jar to help offset the Barnett's generosity :) If there is anything extra, Bill will redirect the excess to the CVC Holiday Party. We will all meet at Bill & Nancy Barnett’s home, located at 628 Silverwheel Place, Newbury Park - just to the east of the corner of Lynn Road and Felton Street. Let’s meet at 5:20 pm in front of their home. We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS, so please note the route if you’re not going to arrive on time. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30954130 This 22-mile ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. Also, riding this time of the evening can be challenging (motorists coming home from work, distracted by either their reflections of the day or their anticipations of the evening to come), so it is important for our safety to stay together as a group. Even if you cannot make the ride, plan on being at the Barnett's around 7:00-ish for the fun part. RSVPs are not required, but if you wouldn’t mind letting me know that you’re coming, it would help me do a better job of coordinating all the details. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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3 Announcements
by Sheri Leiken 25 Aug '19

25 Aug '19

1st Announcement: Next week, Labor Day weekend, I will be leading an away ride from Ventura/Carp area to Santa Barbara. It will be a great ride for Gold/Orange! Change of scenery is always good! Plan on it *Saturday*! Details coming soon! Second Announcement: Your board is putting together a small committee to work on club clothing for the 2020 year. If you are interested, please let me know. We like to get a few people of varying sizes and opinion. However, it will take a *small *commitment of time usually meeting in the evenings. Last: We are in need of Orange Ride leaders as the rides are not all covered. Think of Alfonso leading both the Saturday AND Sunday rides. It takes a team and we need a team. Please let me know if you can help out on either of these days even once or twice a month. Thanks everyone! -- Sheri

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How about an MTB ride for something different
by Kent Koral 24 Aug '19

24 Aug '19

Hey CVC’rs, I have a hankering to take a fun ride in the dirt tomorrow. RSVP me if you are interested in meeting at 9 o’clock at Wendy & Potrero for an intermediate ride through Dos Vientos. Nothing highly technical and rocky but there is some climbing and switchbacks. Again,please RSVP me so I know who to expect. Kent. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Your ride leader goes down, but is ok
by Taylor Hodoose 24 Aug '19

24 Aug '19

First off, I will be back to normal in a few days. This was my worst crash, but by no means a major one. The details, then the lessons. Headed to the landing, on Foothill behind old Kmart. Just as the road turns left and goes downhill toward Hampshire Rd the front tire washes out and I slide out my left side. As usual for me, all of this takes place in slow motion as I get closer to the pavement. I hit the ground at 20 mph according to Garmin, and slid a while on my hip and hands until friction finally brought me to a stop. After getting up and to the side of the road, I saw that the front tire was not completely flat but had very little air. While starting to change the tube good Bart rolled up. His first suggestion was to call it in and get a ride home from the wife. I replaced the tube but the co2 was not filling the tire. I tried the second co2, and same results. So I woke up the boy (what teen is up at 7:42 on Sat morning?), and had him come get me. Lessons: 1. After I got up and to the side of the road, I was planning to continue with the ride. Then after looking at my newly ventilated and revealing kit, thought I would just ride home. Bart was on point to get a ride home, reminding me you don't know how you will feel in a few miles even though you are ok right now. I've told others the same thing, but it's hard in the moment. Thank you to him for pressing that point. We need to look out for each other and take a conservative stance in these situations. 2. I didn't get a blow out, I think it was a slow leak that was too soft when I hit that downhill turn. We can't predict when that might happen, but need to protect ourselves if it does. There is a right hand turn from Read road onto Moorpark that always makes me nervous. I usually time it so I am not turning right before or at the same time a car is passing that point. If the front tire had washed out there and I slid into the lane of traffic that would be disastrous. 3. While I don't think the front flat was an equipment failure, I am going to change both tires. I try to get the most life I can out of these expendables, but again let's take a conservative approach. Tires are our contract point with the road. We need the best traction we can get, and reliability to hold precious air. Save your money elsewhere, keep the rubber fresh. Taylor Hodoose 805-390-2200

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cvc weekend rides 8/24 & 8/25/19
by Taylor Hodoose 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday August 24th @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Hid Vly/PCH 52.5 4,026 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30890571 805-390-2200 Decker/Lit Syc/Westlake Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Tierra Rej/Grimes 48 2,830 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30909276 787-240-1332 TR/Olson/Erbes Orange Lite Petros Hid Vly/Cam Bike Path 47.5 2,682 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30899899 805-630-8116 Santa Rosa/Olson/Erbes Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Westlake/Olson/Wood Ranch 34 2,294 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16887763 Lisa 818-535-0862 Pederson/Erbes Sunday August 25th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Lynn/Hid Vly/ 40.5 2,872 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30900270 Orange 787-240-1332 Agoura/Cornell/back Social Kay Agoura/Mureau 21 1,577 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26909197 818-419-1172 out n back Question of the week: Why is Alfonso leading all the Orange rides? Besides the fact he is a great guy, we need more Orange ride leaders and more participation. We cannot rely on the few to always service the many. Drop me an email and I can explain how little is required to lead a ride. We have an online sign up page; click, click and we will be all set. 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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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Happy Monday, CVCers: We have a very special Pub Ride scheduled for this Thursday, featuring the generous contributions of Eric Wan + John & Teri Caffrey and their respective RV Campers! Here’s what you need to know: * This is a BYOB event…please bring whatever you’d like to drink (wine, beer or any other beverage) * The Caffreys and Eric will be providing a few things to eat, but if you wouldn’t mid augmenting their generosity, please do so. Both campers have refrigerators, ovens and ranges, and the Caffreys will be setting up a small BBQ for Sausages, Brats, etc. * PLEASE BRING A LAWN CHAIR OR TWO,. so we have seating for everyone!!! * If you’re not going to bring any food, please consider making a small contribution (maybe $5-$10/per person) to the tip jar to help offset Eric's & the Caffrey’s generosity :) This week's Pub Ride will begin right in front of Win’s Wheels in Westlake Village at 5:30 pm. Win’s Wheels is located at 30941 Agoura Rd # 302, Westlake Village, CA 91361 - in the industrial complex on the north side of Agoura Road between Lindero and Reyes Adobe (kind of in the same area as Wade’s Wines). Win will be there and has offered to keep his place open for us so we have access to restrooms, etc. Let’s meet at 5:20 pm at the FRONT entrance to Win's. We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS, so please note the route if you’re not going to arrive on time. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30892385 This 21.5 mile ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. Also, riding this time of the evening can be challenging (motorists coming home from work, distracted by either their reflections of the day or their anticipations of the evening to come), so it is important for our safety to stay together as a group. Even if you cannot make the ride, plan on being there around 7:00-ish for the fun part. RSVPs are not required, but if you wouldn’t mind letting me know that you’re coming, it would help me do a better job of coordinating all the details. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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cvc weekend rides 8/17 & 8/18/19
by Taylor Hodoose 15 Aug '19

15 Aug '19

[image: image.png] Local rides- Saturday August 17th @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Mureau/Stunt 49 4,778 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11772537 805-390-2200 Dn Piuma/Cold Cyn Orange Alfonzo Cornell/Mully 38.5 3,290 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30847560 787-240-1332 Calabasas/Back + Gravel Orange Lite Petros Erbes/Tapo Cyn 48 3,136 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26869157 805-630-8116 Lost Cyn/Long Cyn Gold Tex Hid Vly to Sycamore 24 1,391 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18374520 805-746-5713 Lynn/Green Meadow Sunday August 18th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Hid Vly/ Reino/Borchard 34.5 2,738 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30847607 Orange 787-240-1332 DoVi/Syc Cyn + Gravel Social Kay Westlake/Pederson 22 1,387 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210610 818-419-1172 Olson/Erbes Question of the week: How is the triathlon fundraising and training going? The fundraising efforts have been productive. I have received some minor CVC love, but still need to get that full “bear hug” from the club. It’s not too late, and any amount will add up to help those kids. I had a swim/bike/run brick two weeks ago, and a nice swim last Sunday. Along with regular training, I will be doing a long swim/bike/run brick this Sunday. Anyone who wants to join me for a portion at Zuma beach, drop me an email. 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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This Week's Pub Ride
by Cliff Scott 15 Aug '19

15 Aug '19

Happy Monday, CVCers: This Thursday's Pub Ride will begin at Pitfire Pizza in Westlake Village at 5:30 pm. Pitfire Pizza is located at 966 S Westlake Blvd #3, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 - in the Regency Westlake Village shopping center which contains Mendocino Farms, Gelson's and Le Pain Quotidien (2 driveways east of Westlake Blvd. on Townsgate). And, as a special treat, the ride will be led by our one and only Jodi Swartz. Please email Jodi at jodi.swartz310(a)gmail.com<mailto:jodi.swartz310@gmail.com> and let her know if you are coming. You should plan on arriving at 5:20 pm at the entrance to Pitfire Pizza. We’ll take off promptly at 5:30, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS, so please note the route if you’re not going to arrive on time. Here is the route we’ll be taking: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23782901 This ride is at a social pace, which I understand may have different meanings to some, but if you’re looking for a ride where you can really hammer, this is not it. Also, riding this time of the evening can be challenging (motorists coming home from work, distracted by either their reflections of the day or their anticipations of the evening to come), so it is important for our safety to stay together as a group. Even if you cannot make the ride, plan on being there around 7:00-ish for the fun part. RSVPs are not required, but if you wouldn’t mind letting Jodi know that you’re coming, it would help her do a better job of coordinating with the management at Pitfire Pizza. Jodi is looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Cliff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [cid:C8533F5A-5E97-4556-A60F-DDAD386CF63A@home] Cliff Scott The Scott Group 2406 Topsail Circle Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 735-7370 office (818) 257-2236 mobile cliffscott(a)scottgroupconsulting.com<mailto:cliffscott@scottgroupconsulting.com>

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