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Thursday's fun ride
by jerry blkdog.net 09 Jul '25

09 Jul '25

Thursday, meet in Ventura at the Museum parking lot. Santa Clara Street and Junipero Street 9:00 coffee ride stopping at the Lucky Llama in Carpinteria or Red Kettle in Summerland. Leader Stephen 818 535-2516 Jerry Scott 805 404-8525 jerry(a)blkdog.net

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City of TO Bicycle Advisory team May 15 2025 Notes-Interesting
by Sheri L 09 Jul '25

09 Jul '25

Thank you Chuck for going to the meeting on our behalf. I, and I am sure many others, appreciate this information as well as having you in our corner. Very interesting on the ebikes. Here are May’s meeting summary notes for the City of Thousand Oaks Bicycle Advisory Team (BAT) - pdf version attached. Interested parties can go directly to the T.O site: https://toaks.gov/bikes Best, Chuck -- Sheri

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CVC Pub Ride #3 Wednesday 5:30 p.m. from Naughty Pine
by Denise Cusano 08 Jul '25

08 Jul '25

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Tuesday Ride 8:30!
by Sheri L 07 Jul '25

07 Jul '25

Sorry for the late notice. As we discussed last week, our new start time for summer is 8:30. Tomorrow we will go out to Cold Canyon for an out and back. Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51607694 -- Sheri

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Ride Safety Survey from MSU
by Sheri L 05 Jul '25

05 Jul '25

Thinking about CVC’s added emphasis on safety, I thought this might be of interest to you. Michigan State University (MSU) is conducting a survey to inquire about bicyclists' experiences with rumble strips along the edge or shoulder of rural highways. The responses will be used to recommend guidelines and design options that will contribute to riders' safety and comfort. Thought this is being done by MSU, the results could have national implications as the survey results could shape future road design standards at a national level *Survey Link: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management <https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eahCLxyxvk7ETMq>* The survey says “rural highways” and I had to think about that a bit as my first inclination was to say that we do mostly city riding. But *many of the roads we ride on fit the definition of a “rural road.”* After reading the definition below I realized that most of my miles would qualify as being on rural roads. This would include stretches of Potrero going past CSUCI, Hueneme, and Las Posas heading to PCH (through farmland), parts of Santa Rosa Rd., and might also include Mulholland and the many canyon roads we ride (where center rumble strips are already installed). *A rural road is defined as* a low-to-moderate capacity road located outside the urban boundary, which serves to move traffic to local streets and arterial roads, as well as provide access to rural property. These roads are often referred to as low-volume roads due to the lack of motor traffic and are part of a network that begins at the village level, primarily used by pedestrians and cyclists. It might be good to have as many CVC members complete the survey as possible so the voice of cyclists are heard. Thanks, Sheri

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Last day for clothing store!
by Sheri L 05 Jul '25

05 Jul '25

*Last day for clothing store! Look now as we will not open again until fall!* Our team clothing store is closing this weekend. . You can place your orders at home using the link below. These kits run pretty true to size. I highly recommend the Volarie Elite fit as it seems best for everyone. We have vests, jackets, bibs, shorts and even a sleeveless jersey for the hot summer days ahead. Please note though, orders do take up to 7 weeks as they are custom made. You can pick your color and style and it is all so easy! See all pages of the site. If you have any questions, let me know. Your team store is live and ready for orders! That's it! We do not have any coupon codes as we are getting the best price possible with a quantity discount built in for you. Team Store Web Address: teamstore.agile-sportswear.com/store/conejo-valley-cyclists/ <https://sender3.zohoinsights.com/ck1/2d6f.327230a/94feec00-5047-11f0-9b8d-f…> *Members/Customers who wish to sign in to an account they created must go to the ABOVE link or directly to teamstore.agile-sportswear.com <https://sender3.zohoinsights.com/ck1/2d6f.327230a/94feec00-5047-11f0-9b8d-f…> . July 6th is the final day! -- -- Sheri [image: image.png]

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4th of July ride.
by jerry blkdog.net 03 Jul '25

03 Jul '25

4th of July unofficial ride. Meet at the Landing 8:30 Landing, North Ranch, Agoura, Malibou lake, Lobo Canyon https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38067454 38.5 and 2641' This is a route that is easy to shorten to around 20 miles or extend for some extra miles and climbing.

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Thursday's Ride
by jerry blkdog.net 02 Jul '25

02 Jul '25

Thursday's ride meets at Starbucks 9am Kim's birthday ride, celebrate with her on the PCH and Mulholland 60.7 miles 3907' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51486769 For those who want to celebrate with her but not ready for 60 miles, ride out to Dos Vientos, then back via Lynn and Greenmeadow. 30.3 miles and 1937' https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48285123 Jerry Scott 805 404-8525

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 02 Jul '25

02 Jul '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] Summer time change Starts this weekend! July-September Saturday rides start at 8:00 and Sunday rides start at 8:30 This week's Safety tip: SUMMER CYCLING SAFETY: HYDRATION AND FUELING TIPS As the summer heat rises, it's extra important to stay on top of your hydration and nutrition. Especially on those long, hot rides that climb into the 90's. Why is this a safety issue? When you don't hydrate or fuel properly, performance drops fast. You feel sluggish, lightheaded, crampy, or disoriented. It's not fun anymore and you're in survival mode which can lead to accidents. To ride well AND feel good during and after your ride, proper fueling and hydration are essential. * BRING ENOUGH WATER- aim for at least one 20-24 oz bottle per hour of riding. * REPLACE ELECTROLYTES- Sweating= sodium loss. Replacement amounts vary according to your sweat rate, temperature, humidity, duration, and intensity of exercise. Without replacing it, your body struggles to retain fluid and your muscles may cramp. With that in mind ensure you are including electrolytes with 400-800 mg of sodium per serving/per hour. LMNT is a great low-calorie option (1000mg/ serving), there many other good options. * FUEL YOUR RIDE WITH CARBS- Plan to consume 30-80 grams of carbs per hour (adjust based on body weight)- natural foods, energy bars, gels, chews, carb-based powders, bananas, even PB&J. Without carbs, your energy tanks empty and your ride will grind to a halt. * START EARLY, STAY AHEAD- Hydrate the hours before your ride and start eating early- don't wait until you feel thirsty or tired. Once you fall behind it's hard to catch up. For a deeper dive take a look here: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2007/02000/Exercise_and_Fluid_R… Carry more than you think you need. Know your route and where you will have opportunities to refill. Take care of your body, and it will take care of your ride. Let's stay strong, healthy, and safe this summer! Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks CVC Biweekly Social MTB, July 3rd @ 5:30pm Location: Lower parking lot Cheeseboro Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Cheeseboro-Palo Comado / Shepherds Flat / Sulphur Springs 9.5 808 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37340348 Saturday Rides, July 5th @ 8:00am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 1 805 390-2200 Black route 1 45.6 2705 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 Orange Terry 1 805 490-4616 Orange Saturday 7-5 54 3362 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51516803 Orange Light Peter 1 805 340-9551 Tour de Moorpark College via Westlake>Long Canyon>Erbes 45.9 2835 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41108219 Gold TBD CVC Gold Tour de T.O. 36.9 2341 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29397344 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Jeanne 1 805 368-7924 Westlake, Kanan Loop to Medea Creek Park and Chesebro 21.4 1219 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17136221 Sunday rides July 6th @ 8:30am 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 Map Social No Drop Ride Bart 1 805 807-8566 Starbucks to Lobo Canyon and back 24.7 1462 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39522293 Gold Orange Not Scheduled 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. Follow us on" Facebook and Instagram (@conejo_valley_cyclists_) * Instagram photos and videos<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> instagram.com<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> [cid:image002.jpg@01DBEB68.C74B7960]<https://www.instagram.com/conejo_valley_cyclists_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D…> Conejo Valley Cyclists<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/> Private group * 1.0K members<https://www.facebook.com/groups/131653973515124/members/>

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CVC Thursday MTB-Cheseboro
by Kent Koral 02 Jul '25

02 Jul '25

Hey CVC MTB’rs This week on our shortened Fourth of July week, let’s go out and ride Cheeseboro. We will meet in the lower parking lot and ride the overlook route and down sulfur. We roll at 5:30 PM. Then we can kick off the three day weekend with some beverages and laughs. I will see you out there on Thursday evening! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37340348 Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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