November 2022 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

Announcing Ride of Silence-Wednesday May 18th
by Sheri L 05 May '23

05 May '23

Dear CVC, CVC along with the City of Thousand Oaks, and Pedago Bikes will be hosting the local Ride of Silence. Let's bring awareness to the drivers of the Conejo Valley, stressing the importance of motor vehicles being cautious and patient with cyclists. This is a NATION WIDE event. Please come show your support at our local level for cyclists all over the globe, for those you know who have had an accident and remembering and honoring the many hundreds of people we have lost in this world due to cars. Please show up and show your support as it is our mass numbers that will bring attention to the drivers on the road. I am attaching a video from a prior year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGpLtP0eavQ And here is a link to an Acorn Article about a prior ride. https://www.toacorn.com/articles/ride-of-silence-remembers-lost-cyclists/ Thank you for coming and riding slowly to show your support to all those hit and killed on the road. Sheri Leiken CVC President [image: Ride of Silence 2022 Flyer.png]

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CVC rides for the week.
by jerry blkdog.net 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] HELLO CVC, HERE ARE The RIDES FOR THIS WEEK. December 11th Holiday Party at Sunland Vintage Winery, 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd #108-A, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 1321 Light bites and soft drinks will be served. There will be a no-host bar serving wine and beer.** Please remember to RSVP for the holiday party as we need an accurate count. Should be a very fun holiday get- together. RSVP to: Denise Cusano denisecusano(a)usa.net<mailto:denisecusano@usa.net> And speaking of the holiday fun, do your best to fill out the holiday questionnaire to make this an even more fun event!!!! Saturday's rides start at the Landing and Sunday at Starbucks Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, December 8th, 5:30 pm sharp, lights mandatory Location: . Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Saturday Rides, December 3rd @ 8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 805 390-2200 Potrero, PCH, Decker, Little Sycamore 53 4022 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13238307 Orange Donna 805 444-0159 Tour of Witness Protection Homes in the Conejo 44.9 3099 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41526124 Orange Light Peter 805 340-9551 Three Canyons - Tapo, Lost and Long 47 2982 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17356913 Gold Mark 805 432-6292 Erbes and Arboles Beginning to End 34.5 2167 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41013292 Mellow Yellow Tom 818 730-0729 Lindero, Lakeveiw, Valley Spring, Kanan, Greyrock 23.2 1480 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12429022 Sunday Road & Gravel Rides, December 4th @ 9:00 am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map GO / RO Bart 805 807-8566 Starbucks, WL, Erbes, First, Olsen, Peterson, Erbes 32.9 2446 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41531125 Gravel Not Scheduled Social Steve 818 426-1649 CVC Sunday - Big Sky 24.1 1412 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41521776 When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides.

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Tuesday Morning Ride
by Sheri L 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Hi All, Meeting tomorrow at 9 for a morning ride! Meets at Landing. Route TBD, but will be about 25 to 30. It may be the last day for a bit according to the forecast. See you then, -- Sheri

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Thousand Oaks Bicycle Advisory Team (BAT)-
by Sheri L 26 Nov '22

26 Nov '22

Hi, Some people on the gold ride had asked for this contact info. The city of Thousand Oaks traffic division, has a Bicycle Advisory Team. It is called BAT. They are there for US, making Thousand Oaks a safer riding community. Greg Jensen is our new liaison and will attend meetings on behalf of the CVC. There are other organizations and private parties involved as well. If any of you ever want to attend OR have an issue or concern that you would like to bring up, please email here: KNaoum(a)toaks.org www.toaks.org Or contact Greg Jensen. For example, today on the downhill from Westlake into Thousand Oaks, there is a traffic light that is "usually" always green. Today it was not and the view is obstructed from the bike lane. The car lanes have a better visual. Luckily everyone was able to stop on time, but this is an issue that certainly can pose a problem with descending speeds in a group. It is certainly worth contacting the team to have this looked into. Let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to always speak up for safety. -- Sheri

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Holiday Party AND Voting.... info
by Sheri L 25 Nov '22

25 Nov '22

Hi All, We are so looking forward to the holiday party! It is a great time to get together and just talk and laugh off of the bike. It's always fun to guess who everyone is without their helmet! We are ordering food, so please RSVP as soon as you can so that we get an accurate count and can plan accordingly. And for the questionnaire... so much fun.. .BUT... we have several ties so get your results in so we can tally everything up! Even if you only have one person to put down, you may be breaking that tie! When you are riding tomorrow, it will be a fun time to look around and say, "oh ya... they fit THAT category." We need all the responses we can to make this more fun!!! You of course can skip any. AND if you are not able to come to the party, you can still VOTE! Here is the link to the Holiday Fun questionnaire.. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4K9K4SmZEwkrEZiPv2ryA9WFYok4uxd8… Thanks for making CVC the MOST fun cycling club!!!! Happy Black Friday... Let's bring December on!!! -- Sheri

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Updated Mellow Yellow route for Saturday
by jerry blkdog.net 23 Nov '22

23 Nov '22

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] HELLO CVC, HERE ARE The RIDES FOR THIS WEEK. Thanksgiving Day ride from the landing starting at 8:30 at a Social Pace. Just a fun ride for all members. 28.8 miles + 1668' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6486488 we might need to change this route in the morning to a more wind protected area because of the wind forecast for Thursday. December 11th Holiday Party at Sunland Vintage Winery, 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd #108-A, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 1321 Light bites and soft drinks will be served. There will be a no-host bar serving wine and beer.** Please remember to RSVP for the holiday party as we need an accurate count. Should be a very fun holiday get- together. And speaking of the holiday fun, do your best to fill out the holiday questionnaire to make this an even more fun event!!!! Saturday's rides start at the Landing and Sunday at Starbucks Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, December 8th, 5:30 pm sharp, lights mandatory Location: . Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Saturday Rides, November 26th @ 8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Greg 747 214-6642 WL, Mully, Dn Latigo< PCH, Yerba, WL 53.8 5629 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38675813 Orange Donna 805 444-0159 Mulholland, Cold Cyn, Piuma, Stunt, 7 Min Hill, Mureau 44.9 4607 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41441629 Orange Light Paul 310 463-9472 HV, Potrero, PCH, Encinal, WL 50 3440 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41349477 Gold Mark 805 432-6292 Grimes Cyn from the Landing 40.6 2484 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3611817 Mellow Yellow Jeanne 805 368-7924 Carlisle/Old Agoura 21.9 1107 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37441519 Sunday Road & Gravel Rides, November 27th @ 9:00 am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map GO / RO Not Scheduled Gravel David 818 421-9198 SBucks-Los Robles E-Satwiwa-Dos Vientos 34.3 3107 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41441159 Social Steve 818 426-1649 CVC Sunday- Hidden Valley 20 817 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41488583 When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides.

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CVC rides for the week
by jerry blkdog.net 23 Nov '22

23 Nov '22

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] HELLO CVC, HERE ARE The RIDES FOR THIS WEEK. Thanksgiving Day ride from the landing starting at 8:30 at a Social Pace. Just a fun ride for all members. 28.8 miles + 1668' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6486488 we might need to change this route in the morning to a more wind protected area because of the wind forecast for Thursday. December 11th Holiday Party at Sunland Vintage Winery, 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd #108-A, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 1321 Light bites and soft drinks will be served. There will be a no-host bar serving wine and beer.** Please remember to RSVP for the holiday party as we need an accurate count. Should be a very fun holiday get- together. And speaking of the holiday fun, do your best to fill out the holiday questionnaire to make this an even more fun event!!!! Saturday's rides start at the Landing and Sunday at Starbucks Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, December 8th, 5:30 pm sharp, lights mandatory Location: . Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Saturday Rides, November 26th @ 8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Greg 747 214-6642 WL, Mully, Dn Latigo< PCH, Yerba, WL 53.8 5629 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38675813 Orange Donna 805 444-0159 Mulholland, Cold Cyn, Piuma, Stunt, 7 Min Hill, Mureau 44.9 4607 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41441629 Orange Light Paul 310 463-9472 HV, Potrero, PCH, Encinal, WL 50 3440 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41349477 Gold Mark 805 432-6292 Grimes Cyn from the Landing 40.6 2484 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3611817 Mellow Yellow Jeanne 805 368-7924 Valley Spring, Down Lindero to Agoura 21 1126 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/8649302 Sunday Road & Gravel Rides, November 27th @ 9:00 am Location: ALL rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please park towards the rear of parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map GO / RO Not Scheduled Gravel David 818 421-9198 SBucks-Los Robles E-Satwiwa-Dos Vientos 34.3 3107 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41441159 Social Steve 818 426-1649 CVC Sunday- Hidden Valley 20 817 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41488583 When riding with us, you will: * Use helmets and bike lanes! Call out hazards and ride predictably. * Avoid bunching up; don't overlap wheels. * Keep a prudent distance and ride single file on narrow roads. * Ensure your bike is in good working order. * Descend carefully! * Pass slower riders on the left and signal when changing lines. * Respect traffic laws and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. * If the weather is inclement, we will cancel ALL rides.

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Holiday Fun Questionnaire-repeat as link was not working
by Sheri L 20 Nov '22

20 Nov '22

Hi All, I am so sorry, the first questionnaire I sent did not work. I got only 5 replies and I know there were many of you who responded. SO... please, please fill this out again if you already did. I so appreciate it and IF you have not done it, please do. We need all the responses we can to make this more fun!!! You of course can skip any. Here is the link to the Holiday Fun questionnaire.. again, if you already filled it out, chances are, I did not get it. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4K9K4SmZEwkrEZiPv2ryA9WFYok4uxd8… Thanks for making CVC the MOST fun cycling club!!!! -- Sheri

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CVC Thanksgiving day ride and more.
by jerry blkdog.net 20 Nov '22

20 Nov '22

[Captionless Image] Thanksgiving Day ride from the landing starting at 8:30 at a Social Pace. Just a fun ride for all members. 28.8 miles + 1668' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6486488 December 11th Holiday Party at Sunland Vintage Winery, 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd #108-A, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 1321 Light bites and soft drinks will be served. There will be a no-host bar serving wine and beer.** Please remember to RSVP for the holiday party as we need an accurate count. Should be a very fun holiday get- together. And speaking of the holiday fun, do your best to fill out the holiday questionnaire to make this an even more fun event!!!! Jerry Scott 805 404-8525 jerry(a)blkdog.net<mailto:jerry@blkdog.net> **No outside alcohol is permitted.

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Club Clothing Store- 2 weeks only!
by Sheri L 19 Nov '22

19 Nov '22

Hey All CVC Members, Our clothing store will reopen for the last time this year. Check it out. It will only be open for 2 weeks so that we can get the items to everyone as quickly as possible. Grab your winter gear, (CA winter!). There are jackets, vests, arm warmers. The bibs/shorts are very comfy bibs and you have seen the jerseys! These run true to size, so I would stick with your regular size. There is a sizing chart attached to the store. The vests actually roll up and you can turn them into a carrying vest in your pocket with a pull cord. You can shop in the privacy of your home and everything will be shipped directly to you. Orders are running approx. 6 weeks out, but this is 6 weeks AFTER the store closes. The best part is, Ascend has not raised our prices like everything and everyone else, so you still get the CVC pricing that they offered in the past. Again, the store is only open 2 weeks. Please ask me any questions.... Here is the link: Team Store Web Address: teamstore.ascendsportswear.com/store/conejo-valley-cyclists/ <https://sender3.zohoinsights.com/ck1/2d6f.327230a/a4aca180-5eb2-11ed-b5cf-5…> *Members/Customers who wish to sign in to an account they created must go to the ABOVE link or directly to teamstore.ascendsportswear.com <https://sender3.zohoinsights.com/ck1/2d6f.327230a/a4aca180-5eb2-11ed-b5cf-5…> . -- Sheri Sock info coming later this week.

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