February 2020 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Vote today on your favorite new CVC jersey
by Sheri L 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

Hey CVC! It is time! Time for what? Time for our new club kit! 5 years have gone by quick and we have been in the planning stages since last summer and now is the time! A great team has worked together through trial and error and success to bring you 4 amazing choices to vote on! You will take this ONE question survey with the attached link and you will select your favorite style. As you know, you may not be guaranteed that what you have voted on will win. But remember, YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Once we select the most voted upon jersey, we will finish up with our coordinating bib and shorts and accessories. The thought on shorts is black with a leg band of coordinating color from the jersey. I anticipate in the next few weeks we will have a full range of samples that you will be highly encouraged to try on for size and you will go home to purchase your items in a secure on line store. >From there, it is about 6-8 weeks once we place an order, so by summer, we will be looking real good! We have 3 designs but a few of the designs are offered in different colors. One has multi color, but is the same design, so we left it in as a 4th option since it is so totally different. It is hard to imagine a flat jersey looking good, but try to picture the jersey filled out in dimension. They will look much better on! Please see the link and choose one. You will not be putting them in an order and you will not be choosing your color today. Some slight adjustments to the style may be made such as sleeve band size, etc. If you have questions or comments, please email me. Be sure to click the link below for your vote! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vFUNKmFliqPNYEm0Udi60lU1moj-pEGQP1GbmjUQFu… Let's end this vote by SuperTuesday, March 3rd. Thank you, -- Sheri

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CVC Weekend rides 2/29 & 3/1/20
by Taylor Hodoose 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* [image: image.png] May 2nd CVC Annual Benefit ride http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html *Away ride March 21 Ojai* *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 15,22,29 April 5,12 Local rides- Saturday February 29th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Potrero/Lewis/PCH 59 5,329 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12048513 805-390-2200 Deer Creek/Yerba/PCH/Encianl Orange Alfonzo Cornell/Mully/Piuma 44 4,599 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32005011 787-240-1332 Dn Stunt/7 min/Calabasas Orange Lite Petros Mureau/Old Top/Fernwood 43 4,428 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27587848 805-630-8116 Stunt/Mully/Cornell Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 DoVi out N back 29 1,832 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19169421 Lisa 818-535-0862 Via Hidden Valley Sunday March 1st @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Las Vir/Mully/Lobo 38 3,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32004945 Rock Store/Up Encinal Orange Alfonzo Las Vir/Mully/Lobo 38 3,097 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32004945 Gold 787-240-1332 Rock Store/Up Encinal Social Kay Hillcrest/Gainsborough 22.5 1,298 3354 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30068557> 818-419-1172 TO/Agoura Question of the week: How fast should I go downhill? Slower than you are comfortable with. Maybe it’s because I’m not a great descender, but I don’t chase PR’s downhill. A lot of our canyons have blind turns where you cannot see if there is sand on the road, a slow-moving car, or a loose table saw blocking the road. Descend with caution. 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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Wed. Afternoon Ride
by Sheri L 24 Feb '20

24 Feb '20

Promising to be a beautiful pre-spring day Wednesday. Looking forward to another ride with the Wednesday afternoon group. See you then for about a 14 avg. ride and about 20 miles. You know the time... 3:33 at the Landing. -- Sheri

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Sat. gold+ Orange Light route
by Sheri L 22 Feb '20

22 Feb '20

Here ya go! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31985566 Kent Koral (818) 802-0826 -- Sheri

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Sat. ride, late call
by Sheri L 22 Feb '20

22 Feb '20

Hey, anyone interested.... a group is coming together for a ride leaving from the landing at 9:30! Clearing up and looks beautiful! Meeting at the landing at 9:30. -- Sheri

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**revised** added Sunday Gravel-CVC weekend rides 2/22 & 2/23/20
by Taylor Hodoose 21 Feb '20

21 Feb '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* May 2nd CVC Annual Benefit ride http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 15,22,29 April 5,12 Saturday February 22nd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Ventura/Ojai 72 4,349 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956116 805-390-2200 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Orange Vern Ventura/Ojai 45 2,693 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956085 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Orange Lite Petros Ventura/Ojai 45 2,693 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956085 805-630-8116 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Ventura/Ojai 40 1,866 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5878174 Lisa 818-535-0862 back Meeting at Museum of Ventura County parking lot. 98 E Santa Clara St. https://www.google.com/maps/place/98+E+Santa+Clara+St,+Ventura,+CA+93001/@3… Bring cash for any lunch stops Local rides- Saturday February 22nd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Dn Encinal 33 3,433 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962223 787-240-1332 PCH/Mully/Westlake Sunday February 23rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Hid Vly/DoVi 36 2,699 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962189 Syc Cyn/Potrero Orange Alfonzo Hid Vly/DoVi 36 2,699 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962189 Gold 787-240-1332 Syc Cyn/Potrero Social Kay Cornell/Lake Malibu 23.5 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 Lobo Cyn/Back Sunday February 23rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Gravel Rob Kass Chesbro/Malibu Creek 38 3,578 https://www.strava.com/routes/23986078 Backbone Question of the week: How can I avoid crashing? The only way to truly avoid a crash is to not ride. The club had a bad crash last weekend involving two riders on the red ride, and I don’t think there was much they could have done to avoid it. I did not see it unfold, but the basic details were punctured tires due to rocks in the road, while traveling along PCH. I feel terrible for the riders, but am compelled to mention the incident, hoping we can take pause and ride as safely as possible. As a reminder: 1. 1. Watch for road debris, and call it out loudly 1. 2. Leave yourself room if evasive maneuvers are necessary 1. 3. Be sure to carry ID and emergency contacts on you (like a Road ID) 2. 4. Navigate around obstacles, not through them 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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CVC Weekend rides 2/22 & 2/23/20
by Taylor Hodoose 20 Feb '20

20 Feb '20

[image: image.png] *Upcoming Events:* May 2nd CVC annual Benefit ride *Gravel ride on following Sunday's* March 15,22,29 April 5,12 **AWAY RIDES**Saturday February 22nd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Ventura/Ojai 72 4,349 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956116 805-390-2200 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Orange Vern Ventura/Ojai 45 2,693 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956085 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Orange Lite Petros Ventura/Ojai 45 2,693 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31956085 805-630-8116 Casitas/Carpenteria/PCH Gold Sharon 818-519-8694 Ventura/Ojai 40 1,866 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5878174 Lisa 818-535-0862 back Meeting at Museum of Ventura County parking lot. 98 E Santa Clara St. https://www.google.com/maps/place/98+E+Santa+Clara+St,+Ventura,+CA+93001/@3… Bring cash for any lunch stops Local rides- Saturday February 22nd @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Orange Alfonzo Westlake/Dn Encinal 33 3,433 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962223 787-240-1332 PCH/Mully/Westlake Sunday February 23rd @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Hid Vly/DoVi 36 2,699 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962189 Syc Cyn/Potrero Orange Alfonzo Hid Vly/DoVi 36 2,699 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31962189 Gold 787-240-1332 Syc Cyn/Potrero Social Kay Cornell/Lake Malibu 23.5 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 Lobo Cyn/Back Question of the week: How can I avoid crashing? The only way to truly avoid a crash is to not ride. The club had a bad crash last weekend involving two riders on the red ride, and I don’t think there was much they could have done to avoid it. I did not see it unfold, but the basic details were punctured tires due to rocks in the road, while traveling along PCH. I feel terrible for the riders, but am compelled to mention the incident, hoping we can take pause and ride as safely as possible. As a reminder: 1. 1. Watch for road debris, and call it out loudly 1. 2. Leave yourself room if evasive maneuvers are necessary 1. 3. Be sure to carry ID and emergency contacts on you (like a Road ID) 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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Wed. Afternoon Ride
by Sheri L 17 Feb '20

17 Feb '20

See you at 3:33 THIS Wednesday for an afternoon HumpDay ride to enjoy midweek! Meet you in the parking lot of the landing for an approx. 19-21 mile ride at pace of avg. about 14-15..mph,,, If you haven't tried it, come on out and join! 3:33 on Wednesdays... (Yeah, I shoot for 3:30) -- Sheri

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May 2nd | CVC Benefit Ride & Picnic - Registrations are now OPEN!
by Cliff Scott 16 Feb '20

16 Feb '20

[Picture] Hi All. Registrations are now OPEN for the 4th Annual CVC Picnic & Benefit Ride, scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd. You can find out more information by clicking HERE<http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html>. And you can register NOW by clicking HERE<https://www.bikereg.com/44771/CVC-Benefit-Picnic--Ride-Thousand-Oaks-CA>. Here are 7 reasons you cannot afford to miss out on this special event: 1. This is our only major Fundraiser of the year. Your participation enables CVC to perpetuate everything you enjoy as a CVC member. 2. The Picnic & Benefit Ride is a significant Member Benefit. We will only accept 200 registrations, and if last year’s demand is any indication, only CVC members will be able to attend. 3. This event raises money for Local Charities, helping us to give back and enhance the Conejo Valley and the Cycling community. 4. This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate all the goodness, camaraderie and friendship that CVC inspires. 5. Included in your registration fee is a gourmet lunch and access to the beer garden and silent auction following the ride. 6. There will be no other CVC rides scheduled on May 2nd, so what else are you going to do that day? 7. If you forget to register, you will be missing out on the most fun CVC event of the year…and you will have no idea what other members are talking about for months to come. We will be offering three rides that day: * A 25-mile route that wraps around the Conejo Valley, encompassing some of the most enjoyable riding terrain our community has to offer. * A 50-mile route that takes riders down to PCH and back through the Santa Monica Canyons. * A 75-mile route that expands the 50-mile challenge by adding on mileage through Moorpark and Somis. Your minimum donation of $70 enables you to attend this spectacular event, and includes: * A Commemorative T-shirt * Music and Festivities following the ride * A Gourmet Lunch from the Pickles & Peas Mediterranean LunchTruck * Access to The Beer Garden * Silent Auction So REGISTER NOW by clicking HERE<https://www.bikereg.com/44771/CVC-Benefit-Picnic--Ride-Thousand-Oaks-CA>. Many thanks, Sheri Leiken, CVC President The CVC Board The Picnic Ride & Benefit Committee

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May 2nd | CVC Benefit Ride & Picnic - Registrations are now OPEN!
by Cliff Scott 16 Feb '20

16 Feb '20

Here is a DRAFT, for your review and call me to discuss any comments… - - - - - - - - - - [Picture] Hi All. Registrations are now OPEN for the 4th Annual CVC Picnic & Benefit Ride, scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd. You can find out more information by clicking HERE<http://www.cvcbike.org/picnic--benefit-ride.html>. And you can register NOW by clicking HERE<https://www.bikereg.com/44771/CVC-Benefit-Picnic--Ride-Thousand-Oaks-CA>. Here are 7 reasons you cannot afford to miss out on this special event: 1. This is our only major Fundraiser of the year. Your participation enables CVC to perpetuate everything you enjoy as a CVC member. 2. The Picnic & Benefit Ride is a significant Member Benefit. We will only accept 200 registrations, and if last year’s demand is any indication, only CVC members will be able to attend. 3. This event raises money for Local Charities, helping us to give back and enhance the Conejo Valley and the Cycling community. 4. This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate all the goodness, camaraderie and friendship that CVC inspires. 5. Included in your registration fee is a gourmet lunch and access to the beer garden and silent auction following the ride. 6. There will be no other CVC rides scheduled on May 2nd, so what else are you going to do that day? 7. If you forget to register, you will be missing out on the most fun CVC event of the year…and you will have no idea what other members are talking about for months to come. We will be offering three rides that day: * A 25-mile route that wraps around the Conejo Valley, encompassing some of the most enjoyable riding terrain our community has to offer. * A 50-mile route that takes riders down to PCH and back through the Santa Monica Canyons. * A 75-mile route that expands the 50-mile challenge by adding on mileage through Moorpark and Somis. Your minimum donation of $70 enables you to attend this spectacular event, and includes: * A Commemorative T-shirt * Music and Festivities following the ride * A Gourmet Lunch from the Pickles & Peas Mediterranean LunchTruck * Access to The Beer Garden * Silent Auction So REGISTER NOW by clicking HERE<https://www.bikereg.com/44771/CVC-Benefit-Picnic--Ride-Thousand-Oaks-CA>. Many thanks, Sheri Leiken, CVC President The CVC Board The Picnic Ride & Benefit Committee

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