January 2020 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC weekend rides 2/1 & 2/2/20
by Taylor Hodoose 30 Jan '20

30 Jan '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* Saturday Feb 22 Away ride-Ojai *New Gravel ride on following Sunday's at 9:00am* February 9,16,23 March 15,22,29 April 5,12 They will be *Orange level;* on road, off road, mostly fire roads, some single track, 25-45 miles Local rides- Saturday February 1st @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Cornell/Mully/Piuma 43 4,528 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29001990 805-390-2200 Stunt/Mully/Agoura Orange Sherrie Felton Westlake/Dn Encinal 38.5 4,271 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31549071 908-432-3480 PCH/Yerba/Westlake Orange Lite Petros Hid Vally/PCH 50.5 4,020 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7355081 805-630-8116 Yerba/Westlake Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Erbes/Grimes 41 2,320 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13832110 Lisa 818-535-0862 Olson/Pederson/Erbes Sunday February 2nd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Encinal/PCH 33 3,478 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31833013 Mully/Westlake Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Encinal/PCH 33 3,478 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31833013 Gold 787-240-1332 Mully/Westlake Social Kay Agoura/Mureau 21 1,577 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26909197 818-419-1172 out n back Question of the week: Do I have time for a ride on Sunday before the game? Yes, but don’t start out too late. Better to be off the road by the time those “other” sports fans are racing to get to their destination. GO Niners! 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. ride postponed until Thursday
by Sheri L 28 Jan '20

28 Jan '20

[image: icon] <https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/westlake-village/date/2020-01-29?…> TOMORROW <https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/westlake-village/date/2020-01-29?…>WED 01/29 <https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/westlake-village/date/2020-01-29?…> HIGH 69 F <https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/westlake-village/date/2020-01-29?…> 0% Precip. / 0.00 in <https://www.wunderground.com/precipitation/us/ca/westlake-village?cm_ven=lo…> Windy with a few clouds from time to time. High 69F. Winds NNE at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. <https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ca/westlake-village/date/2020-01-29?…> With this forecast of wind gusts, let's meet Thursday instead of Wednesday, same time, same place, Landing at 3:30. Should be a lot better. Sheri

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Wed. Afternoon Ride
by Sheri L 27 Jan '20

27 Jan '20

Let's meet again at 3:33 PM. (I think I MAY have made 3:32). Rides are about 19 miles until we get more daylight. Come on and join the fun group, Wednesday afternoon at the Landing. -- Sheri

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CVC weekend rides 1/25 & 1/26/20
by Taylor Hodoose 23 Jan '20

23 Jan '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* Away rides to begin in February on 3rd Saturday of the month. Local rides- Saturday January 25th @8:30 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/TOW/Westlake Orange Alfonzo Mully/Stunt/Fernwood 43.5 4,362 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31793916 787-240-1332 Old Top/Calabasas Orange Lite Petros HId Vly/Lewis/Santa Rosa 46.5 2,544 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13083901 805-630-8116 Olson/Erbes Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Cornell/Mully 32 2,740 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31490258 Lisa 818-535-0862 7 Min/back Sunday January 26th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Westlake/Pederson/Lynn 35.5 2,531 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31793932 Old Con/Borchord/Hid Val Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Pederson/Lynn 35.5 2,531 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31793932 Gold 787-240-1332 Old Con/Borchord/Hid Val Social Kay Reyes/Lindero 21 1,131 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29174187 818-419-1172 Oak Park/Agoura Question of the week: Should I go all out? Maybe not. I sure wish someone had reminded me this a few weeks ago. If you have lightened your training load over the holidays, be sure to ease back into it. I have been feeling good, and maybe pushed too hard, too soon. The left knee has been barking, and no dog treats in sight. 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 follow up
by Sheri L 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

Hi CVCers! Thank you all who came out to the meeting. I hope you enjoyed meeting Becca and Stuart and also god some good info from Win. As promised, I am sending out Watt's Up training info website and class scheduling. Seems like a great way to really see some improvement in your fitness level and your riding. This is from them: Watts Up Training provides structured indoor training for people who want to maximize their training time on the bike. We provide custom built training sessions designed to improve your cycling performance. Each training ride is 65-75 minutes long and includes a structured warm up and cool down with plenty of work in between! We use state-of-the-art 2019 Wahoo Kickr Direct Drive Indoor Trainers. If you’re looking for your best Ironman bike split, want to hang with the local Friday ride, or simply to get a new PR on your favorite Strava Segment, we can help! Website: https://wattsuptraining.bike/ Booking site: http://studiobookings.com/wattsuptraining Sheri

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But wait... still more to come tonight...
by Sheri L 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

WOOHOO! We will also have a weeks worth of training as a raffle prize..... This evening's meeting is getting better all the time. Win's-7:00-8ish, Wednesday! -- Sheri

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Did anyone hear raffle prizes Wed. evening?
by Sheri L 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Did I forget to mention the door prizes at Win's? Yes, yes, yes... there will be a small raffle for door prizes for some lucky CVCer's! See you Wednesday at 7 at Win's Wheels! Our first meeting of the year! Don't miss it! -- Sheri

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Wed. Afternoon ride, 3:30
by Sheri L 20 Jan '20

20 Jan '20

We had a blast riding Wednesday afternoon, so let's plan on it again! Leaving at 3:30 (maybe 3:33) from the landing... (I do the best I can). We will aim for 19-21 miles at G/O pace. Would love to see you out there on these winter afternoon days! See you at the Landing! -- Sheri

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Reminder-Club Meeting THIS Wed. at Win's
by Sheri L 20 Jan '20

20 Jan '20

Hi Members, It's time for the first CVC Meeting of the year? Club meetings are one of your benefits as a member of Conejo Valley Cyclists, so come on out, learn more about your club, the cycling world, and hang for a bit with your CVC peeps! Adding a bit more knowledge is always a good thing, and it is always fun to get together! Our first club meeting will be held at Win's Wheels on January 22nd, at 7:00 pm There will be snacks and drinks. Come meet Stuart from Watts Up,(not to be confused with What's App). Here is some info on Watts Up: Watts Up Training provides structured indoor training for people who want to maximize their training time on the bike. We provide custom built training sessions designed to improve your cycling performance. Website: https://wattsuptraining.bike/ *Win of Win's Wheels* will also be there to answer questions regarding bike maintenance and the most neglected things he sees on bikes. We will talk about the upcoming year with CVC and have a Q & A session! Lots of fun ahead. Come find out how you can be more involved in CVC! Folding lawn chairs are a great item to bring as he does not have chairs in the shop. When you see Bob Muzio, please give him a special thanks for setting this up for us! See you on Wednesday, the 22nd! Sheri Leiken

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Wed. Afternoon Ride 3:30 1/22
by Sheri L 20 Jan '20

20 Jan '20

We had a blast riding Wednesday afternoon, so let's plan on it again! Leaving at 3:30 (maybe 3:33) from the landing... (I do the best I can). We will aim for 19-21 miles at G/O pace. Would love to see you out there on these winter afternoon days! See you at the Landing! -- Sheri

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