February 2022 - announce - mail.cvcbike.org

CVC Sunday MTB/Gravel -Sycamore
by Kent Koral 25 Feb '22

25 Feb '22

Hey CVCrs, As you may have seen on the ride announcement from President Sheri, we are having a special MTB/Gravel ride out at Sycamore. For those of us Vampires that are coming off of the winter night rides, it’ll be a nice warm up for riding in the daylight (since daylight savings is almost here and we will be back under the Sun on the Bi-Thursday night ride soon)! This ride is MTB length, but Gravel friendly (mostly fire road with some singletrack). For those of you Gravelers that would like a little more distance, ride from home and meet us at Wendy and Potrero at 9 AM Sunday morning. The pace will definitely be social and we will be having a good, fun time and looking out for each other. I’m looking forward to seeing you all out on the trail! Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Ride Announcements for 2/24-2/27
by Sheri L 23 Feb '22

23 Feb '22

[image: image.png] Hey CVC, Looking forward to seeing you out there riding this weekend! Please give a big thanks to your volunteer ride leaders this week! *Thursday: 2/24/22 5:30* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (approx. ft.)* *Map* *MTB* BYE WEEK * <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585766>* * Saturday Feb. 26 @ 8:30 am* *Meeting at the Landing, ready to roll at 8:30* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *Red* Kent Mureau/Santa Su/Lost Canyons/Erbes 56 4080 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37821928 *Orange* Donna Cornell > Mully > Stunt > Fernwood > Old Topanga > Mureau 43.6 4366 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35304426 *Orange Light* Steve & Peter CVC-Hidden Valley, Santa Rosa, Erbes 43 2500 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38607883 *Gold* Mark CVC _landing_Erbes_Pedersen_Lynn_Dos_H 38 2410 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31985566 *Mellow Yellow* Tex Chesebro - Kanan - WLB 21.3 1203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210287 * Sunday Road Ride: 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. *Sunday MTB Gravel Ride*: We will have a special ride this Sunday in Sycamore. Suitable for MTB and most Gravel riders. We will ride from Wendy and Potrero at 9 AM. For those that want a little more Road, ride from home and meet the group at 9am. *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *GO / RO* No "official" ride *MTB/Gravel* Kent CVC MTB-Sycamore/Sinombre2 Foxes/ Wood/Ranch Center/Sage 15.6 1561 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34842648 *Social* JACK Wildwood Loop 24.3 1178 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37814567 * 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. -- Sheri

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Thursday not a CVC Ride 9:00
by Sheri L 23 Feb '22

23 Feb '22

Another attempt at braving all sorts of CA weather. Thursday is supposed to be a good day, no killer winds, no hail, etc. Let's meet at the landing at 9;00. Maybe head east toward Lobo, or 7 m in. or Cold Cyn.... See you then, bundled of course, -- Sheri

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Survey Results
by Sheri L 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Hey CVC, Thank you all so much who took the time to fill out the survey. Though there were a few areas that I wish were pinpointed a little better, but we got some good information and are thankful for your positive feedback. We ended up with 97 responses. I am going to share some results with you, but will not post any names or personal comments for privacy reasons. I will summarize some open responses. [image: image.png] Most members who are not currently riding, are not riding due to Covid, cold weather, or injuries. Some have other time commitments or restraints. We were happy to see that just about 90% were ok with their climbing level in their group. [image: image.png] 41% of members want to move up to the next level and 36% are happy where they are. The reasons they do not move up are concerns over speed or fitness levels, and for some it is a time factor. [image: image.png] [image: image.png] Then for the question I wish I had written better, (more on this topic soon). It asked how you felt about "away" rides. People seem to like the idea of them, the change of scenery. Half of the people want a variety other than the Ventura coast, and others want just the coastal areas as it is easy to get to, beautiful, and close. Very opposing views. If anyone has good ideas for routes outside of Santa Barbara, and Ventura area, please let me know. For now as a board, we decided to go every other month, though more in summer. Time factor seems to be the biggest issue in people wanting to do "away" rides, which again, leaves us to the closest areas, Santa Barbara/Ventura area. We are also looking at remote start locations for rides that are close, but a change of scenery. Another question that had a unique answer was this: [image: image.png] Clearly this was split in the middle. For sake of continuity, we will continue with an 8:30 start time in the winter. The yellow indicates changing to 9 only if it was too cold, but comments indicated too much change was not a good thing. I cannot seem to get the second page of responses to paste on. And 8:00 in the summer, starting July 1st. There were a variety of single responses to this one. [image: image.png][image: image.png] *And now for the reasons people Ride with CVC*. It made me so happy to see this, and it is a good idea for everyone to remember why we are all here riding in the best club around. I think all of you should give yourself a pat on the back for being one of the friendly, fun, and encouraging CVC riders! to have the opportunity to do something that I really enjoy getting to know new places and people with a very organized Club. Having organized and scheduled rides. Making friends with others that enjoy the same sport. Friendships, coffee after rides, fun people, safety riding in a group! Warmth and welcoming nature of the club. camaraderie, away rides, different levels of rides The social aspect of the group is fantastic! Great people! The inclusion is important and the consideration of all on the ride is also. nice people, good routes The camaraderie good conditioning in a social setting The synergy the club provides. The leaders. The fact we do away rides. Camaraderie, challenge, getting out with friends no one gets left behind and everyone is super nice safety, friendship, encouragement Nice people and great routes the variety of the rides, the people Making new friends, visiting with current friends and getting exercise in the process. the people, the president, the away rides! love it all Great group of people weekly route sheets, knowing where rest rooms are, knowing I'm safer with a group, or a group behind me if I leave early. People to ride with, and giving kent s**t Riding with a group and being able to learn from others' pace Riding with friends, and the away rides kind and friendly riders and good routes Camaraderie regular rides, camaraderie Friendly and supportive group, people stop when you flat or have a problem I really appreciate that the club leaders are such positive and friendly people. I like riding with a group group rides that keep pace as expected for Orange Lite most members are very friendly Friends Great leadership It is a very nice group of people : ). social connections Variety of rides and gorgeous scenery it has brought me all of the best things in my life! great people and rides organization, comradery, consistency, reliability I enjoy the group of people and ride options. The people! variety of groups. Friendliness. Consistency, ride options, and members. I'm too new to the club to know. :-) love the different ride levels, the leadershipship is amazing and we are lucky to have you! the people I dont come often but knowing CVC is always there Pub rides are lots of fun. Laughing and playing with friends. Having fun riding with friends The bike riding Friendly cyclists, many different levels. The people who ride, the friendships and the fun of cycling with people who I enjoy spending time with. the comraderie the socializing The group rides organized riding and all the friendly people Very friendly group, safer to ride together, learn new routes. Cohesive group and consistency of people showing up. Comradeship, community the people, scenery, location, many options for ride distance/ skill level I like the fact that there are different ride levels for different abilities. I also like the social aspect. I have made some dear friendships. safe and friendly riding experience Group friendliness and riders always staying together vs getting way faster and we never see them again The people. I'm 100% in it for the good company. Getting to enjoy spectacular riding facilities with enjoyable company The saturday rides I love our friendships, our rides, and our commitment to our club as a whole! friendly, good rides, generally no drop rodes I enjoy that everyone is friendly and welcoming, especially ride leaders. safety in numbers, multiple levels, friendly, helpful group of people to ride with, organized ride schedule and info. friendships multi level rides Riding as a group, learning the roads accountability, madam president & friends nice rides that push me. nice people to ride with the safety of numbers I like the advance notice of the rides and routes that can be downloaded. I am not able to ride with CVC as much as I would like but I really enjoy riding with the group when I can. the visibility of riding in a group, and the social aspect or riding together regular challenging rides, company and role models EXERCISE AND SOCIAL Nice to have regular club rides to motivate me. I love that there are so many levels of rides on Saturdays.I appreciate the rides being posted in advance, the ride leaders, and how friendly everyone is! Thanks for your hard work. Sheri

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Ride Announcements Starting 2/17-2/20
by Sheri L 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

[image: image.png] Hey CVC, Looking forward to seeing you out there riding this weekend! *Thursday: 2/17/22 5:30* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (approx. ft.)* *Map* *MTB* Kent Wendy Potrero Trailhead 11.5 955 * <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585766>* https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34586752 * Saturday Feb. 19 @ 8:30 am* *Meeting at the Landing, ready to go at 8:30* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *Red* Paul Harris Santa Paula O/B 65.4 4227 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38573203 *Orange* Donna Landing > Balcom > Grimes > Erbes with Bardsdale pitstop 53.8 3764 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33573017 *Orange Light* Steve 818-426-1649 Mureau-Cardiac-Rockstore-Westlake 41 3700 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38566454 *Gold* Jerry Wood Ranch 36.7 2724 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38576339 *Mellow Yellow* Tex Wildwood 21 1073 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26626183 * Sunday Road: 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. If you are only on Mountain Bike, you can try to meet at Encinal, See route. *Gravel will meet up AND start from Starbucks. * *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *GO / RO* Cancelled *Gravel* Rob paramount rock store backbone 44.2 4458 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38580265 *Social* Sharon/Bob Hidden Valley O/B 20 782 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38255706 * 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. -- Sheri

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Unofficial Local Thursday Ride 8:30
by Sheri L 15 Feb '22

15 Feb '22

EVERY Thursday promises to be a windy day. Let's go out a little earlier and try to beat it. *How bout meeting at 8:30* at the Landing and doing jaunt around Malibu Lake, maybe Lobo... and we will see how it goes. Should be fun to see anyone who can join. -- Sheri

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Announcement 2/10-2/13
by Sheri L 09 Feb '22

09 Feb '22

[image: image.png] Hey CVC, Looking forward to seeing you out there riding this weekend! *Thursday: 2/10/22 * *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (approx. ft.)* *Map* *MTB* Bye Week * <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585766>* * Saturday Feb. 12 @ 8:30 am* *Meeting at the Landing, ready to go at 8:30* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *Red* Taylor Westlake, dn Mully, pch, latigo 50 4830 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12832749 *Orange* Donna Potrero > PCH > Yerba > Westlake 50 3960 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34290732*h* *Orange Light* Steve 818-426-1649 CVC-Portrero/PCH/Encinal 50 3445 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38513990 *Gold* Sheri /Old Agoura / Mully / Cold Cyn / Las V / Mully / Cornell 33.4 2553 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38517585 *Mellow Yellow* Tex CVC.org - Rancho Conejo out & Back 23.1 1193 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5902375 * Sunday Road: 9:00 am Location: *Road rides will start at the Starbucks @ Agoura Rd & Westlake Blvd by Vons. Please park towards the rear of the parking lot to not disrupt local businesses. * Gravel Ride Starts at Peddler's Fork!* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *GO / RO* Bart Wood Ranch Loop 35 2330 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26023198 *Gravel* *MTB* Rob Note start location 33.6 3985 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38526845 *Social* Joe/Phyllis CVC Social-Starbucks /Cornell/Lake Malibu/Lobo Cyn and back 23.6 1343 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38150150 * 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. -- Sheri

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Thursday Unofficial
by Sheri L 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

Well, Thursday is coming and it is yet ANOTHER wind day. Crazy... 22+ miles an hour predicted. So... yet again, we will meet in downtown Ventura at the Mission/Museum parking lot to ride along the beautiful coast at 9:00. Beautiful warm views and a short drive away... About 35-40 miles. Anyone is welcome to join the unofficial ride. -- Sheri

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Ride Announcements (2/3/22-2/6/22)
by Sheri L 02 Feb '22

02 Feb '22

[image: image.png] Hey CVC, If you have not filled out the survey, please do so by the end of this weekend. Even if you are not currently riding, we want to hear from you. Looking forward to seeing you out there riding this weekend! *Thursday: 2/3/22 *Meet at the Cheseboro Parking Lot and ride at 5:30 PM *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (approx. ft.)* *Map* *MTB* Donna MTB-Cheseboro-PaloComado / Shepherds Flat / Sulpher Springs / Modelo 9.7 1010 * <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34585766>**https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37340389 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37340389>* * Saturday Feb. 5th @ 8:30 am* *Meeting at the Landing, ready to go at 8:30* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *Red* Taylor agoura, mully, 7 min, old topanga, fernwood, stunt, mully 51.3 4971 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4348913 *Orange* Donna Westlake > down Encinal > PCH > up Latigo > Westlake 44.7 4526 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37558640 *Orange Light* Steve 818-426-1649 OL up Stunt and down Piuma 37 3860 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38467576 *Gold* Laurie Janss-Flores - Wildwood - Erbes - Oak Park - Agoura Rd 35 2366 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38476996 *Mellow Yellow* Tex Wildwood Loop 21.9 1264 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29308689 * Sunday Road: 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* Cancelled *Gravel* Rob Sycamore 42 2769 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34410089 *Social* Joe Starbucks to Hidden Valley 20 782 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38255706 * 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. -- Sheri

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Unofficial Thursday
by Sheri L 02 Feb '22

02 Feb '22

Just a quick trip to Ventura Mission Park, ride up to Carp for Coffee and come on back. These Windsdays are a lot this year, but the coast is beautiful! 9:00 start. Come on out and join the fun. -- Sheri

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