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This weeks Rides-May 17/18
by Sheri L 16 May '25

16 May '25

[image: image.png] [image: image.png] *Question of the week? Why should I pay for a ride when I could ride for free?* *Who can answer that question? How about one of the young girls who received a bike from Conejo Valley Cyclists when she lost everything else? A bike was not first on her parents list of quick replacement items when they lost everything they owned in a fire. Or how about one of the foster children who received a bike through donations made through our benefits? No parents to do that for them. This is our fundraiser and a time to give back to our community in a fun filled way to help make it a better day for you all! We've got some great sponsors, an amazing meal, a beer garden and fun routes. So please sign up today and let's go celebrate the summer solstice with a great ride! Click the link below to register. * Register for CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit <https://www.cvcbike.org/2025-picnic--benefit-ride.html> *What: CVC Picnic Ride & BenefitWhen: Saturday June 21st 8 a.m.Where: Conejo Community Park400 West Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks <https://www.google.com/maps/search/400+West+Gainsborough+Road,+Thousand+Oak…>Who: CVC MembersWhy: Club Camaraderie, Giving Back Locally, and to promote CyclingDistances: 62 (Metric Century), 50 or 25 Mile* *Safety tip for the week:* • Taking photos (or answering your phone while moving) may require at least one hand and part of your attention. • Even a momentary distraction can cause you to swerve, hit an obstacle, or crash. • If you are not focusing your full attention on your surroundings you might not react in time to changes in your environment. • It’s not only a safety issue for yourself, but you could be putting other road users (cars, pedestrians, other cyclists) at risk if you’re distracted while riding. Please use regroups to stop and take photos or ride ahead of the group, stop your bike and take a photo. In short, safety should always come first! *Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, May, 5:30 pm sharp**Location:* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *MTB* Kent 818-802-0826 *Saturday Rides, May 17th @ 8:30 am* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *Red* Taylor Westlake, tow, dn yerba, mully, dn encinal, decker. 48.2 4,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46400596 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46400596> *Orange* Terry H The Wall, Up Latigo 44.6 4,535 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50730235 *Orange Light* Peter HV, Potrero, PCH, Encinal, WL 50 3,440 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41349477 *Gold* Lisa 7 Min. Hill 31.6 2,025 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38944917 *Mellow Yellow* Jeannie Hidden Valley O/B 20.4 783 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41071292 *Sunday Road May18th @ 9:00 amLocation: *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* same route, faster pace *Social* Ryan Lobo 26.7 1499 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47506226 *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…> <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/> -- Sheri _______________________________________________ announce mailing list -- announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org To unsubscribe send an email to announce-leave(a)mail.cvcbike.org https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman3/lists/announce.mail.cvcbike.org/

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CVC Membership Meeting Monday, June 9th at 7:00 pm-Save Date
by Sheri L 15 May '25

15 May '25

*CVC Membership Meeting* When: Monday, June 9th at 7:00 pm Where: Trek Westlake 3835 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Units E & F, Westlake Village, CA Why: We want to see your happy faces and there is much to learn. What: Just proceed... In addition to our super raffle prizes and snacks we have presentations to improve your cycling experience. Safety/Risk management info from Carla and Stephen with a video from Cycle Savvy Care and feeding of tubeless tires-By Trek Radar for your bike presentation By Trek, know when those pesky cars are behind you. Special event pricing for a radar unit purchased that night (thank you Danny of Trek Westlake). This is a "not miss" meeting ! -- Sheri [image: image.png] Can we all ride together?

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This weeks Rides-May 17/18
by Sheri L 14 May '25

14 May '25

[image: image.png] [image: image.png] *Question of the week? Why should I pay for a ride when I could ride for free?* *Who can answer that question? How about one of the young girls who received a bike from Conejo Valley Cyclists when she lost everything else? A bike was not first on her parents list of quick replacement items when they lost everything they owned in a fire. Or how about one of the foster children who received a bike through donations made through our benefits? No parents to do that for them. This is our fundraiser and a time to give back to our community in a fun filled way to help make it a better day for you all! We've got some great sponsors, an amazing meal, a beer garden and fun routes. So please sign up today and let's go celebrate the summer solstice with a great ride! Click the link below to register. * Register for CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit <https://www.cvcbike.org/2025-picnic--benefit-ride.html> *What: CVC Picnic Ride & BenefitWhen: Saturday June 21st 8 a.m.Where: Conejo Community Park400 West Gainsborough Road, Thousand OaksWho: CVC MembersWhy: Club Camaraderie, Giving Back Locally, and to promote CyclingDistances: 62 (Metric Century), 50 or 25 Mile* *Safety tip for the week:* • Taking photos (or answering your phone while moving) may require at least one hand and part of your attention. • Even a momentary distraction can cause you to swerve, hit an obstacle, or crash. • If you are not focusing your full attention on your surroundings you might not react in time to changes in your environment. • It’s not only a safety issue for yourself, but you could be putting other road users (cars, pedestrians, other cyclists) at risk if you’re distracted while riding. Please use regroups to stop and take photos or ride ahead of the group, stop your bike and take a photo. In short, safety should always come first! *Bi-Weekly Thursday MTB Ride, May, 5:30 pm sharp**Location:* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *MTB* Kent 818-802-0826 *Saturday Rides, May 17th @ 8:30 am* *Ride* *Leader* *Route* *Miles* *Climb (ft.)* *Map* *Red* Taylor Westlake, tow, dn yerba, mully, dn encinal, decker. 48.2 4,868 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46400596 <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46400596> *Orange* Terry H The Wall, Up Latigo 44.6 4,535 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50730235 *Orange Light* Peter HV, Potrero, PCH, Encinal, WL 50 3,440 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41349477 *Gold* Lisa 7 Min. Hill 31.6 2,025 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38944917 *Mellow Yellow* Jeannie Hidden Valley O/B 20.4 783 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41071292 *Sunday Road May18th @ 9:00 amLocation: *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* same route, faster pace *Social* Ryan Lobo 26.7 1499 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47506226 *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…> <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/> -- Sheri

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Thursday 9:00 AM
by Sheri L 14 May '25

14 May '25

Hi All, Thursday's ride will be a Hidden Valley Route from Starbucks! Here you go! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49240983 Thank you Stephen Kent for leading! Will be a beautiful spring day ride! -- Sheri

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City of Thousand Oaks Active Transportation Plan - Public Input
by Sheri L 12 May '25

12 May '25

Hi, The City is looking for public input on the Active Transportation Plan (ATP). the APT is the City's roadmap for prioritizing future bikelanes, bike paths, and sidewalks. PLEASE take a few minutes and provide input and please forward this email to others, especially if you are part of a cycling group and have access to their emails and/or post it on your social media page. *The City would like comments to be submitted by May 17. * This is the link for Public Input: https://www.toaksatp.org There is a short survey. There is also a map to add comments. The map is on the left. It didn't take me very long to figure out how to click and add my comments. There's a "how to" add comments on the left side that helps get you started. You can add as many comments as you want and when you are done, hit submit, and you will see all your comments. For example, I would like the City to complete the sidewalk on Agoura Road between Westlake Blvd and the City limit to the east. That will allow pedestrians to not walk/jog in the street, and cyclists riding east on Agoura Road can focus on cycling and not dodging pedestrians. I added this comment to the map. I'm sure you all have other sections where you would like to see a new bikelane/path and sidewalks. You can add this as one of your comments in addition to any other areas you would like to see improvements. The next Bicycle Advisory Team meeting is this Thursday, May 15th at 4:00 in the Park Room at the Civic Arts Plaza. *Anyone can attend the meeting* - please attend if you would like to learn more about the ATP AND provide input! Email me back if you have any questions. I hope you have a great day, Kathy Naoum

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Tuesday Ride 9:00 Starbucks
by Sheri L 12 May '25

12 May '25

Hey all, Can't wait to do this route. An oldie with a new take. Please download the route as there are some unique turns and even a bike path in Thousand Oaks! It is Llama day in Thousand Oaks. Llamas starting from Starbucks https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50661149 Can't wait! See you there! -- Sheri

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Improve ride safety
by jerry blkdog.net 09 May '25

09 May '25

New: Ride start procedure. More about this in the pre-ride announcements Saturday morning The risk management team is excited to move forward with our first initiative to improve safety within our group rides. Beginning on 5/17 at 8:30 all cyclists will meet at our regular spot for a brief club announcement. Then everyone will gather with the group they intend to ride at a designated area within the parking lot (see map above). Therefore, it's important that you review the routes prior to Saturday morning, have a group you intend to ride with, and ideally have the route on your bike computer or phone. You will receive instructions pertinent to your ride rather than listening to route details of all rides.

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Members, Please see!
by president＠cvcbike.org 08 May '25

08 May '25

Dear CVC Members, It is time! We need everyone to get on the ball and register for our annual Picnic & Benefit ride. This is what CVC is all about. Promoting cycling to the youth. And OUR Picnic and benefit ride is where we get our charitable funding! Come be a part of this great event! Many of you have not seen this event in action, but it is filled with fun! We will have a silent auction, a food truck, a beer garden, and more, all for YOU! But time is of the essence and we need to start purchasing, so will need a full count. I want you to check out this picture. This is a lovely high school student. She lost everything. Her home, her school and her beloved bike along with all of her belongings. With prior funds, we were able to purchase a bike for her when her family could not. She cried with excitement. Literally tears running down her eyes. It was such a special moment. She asked, "Why would strangers help me out to get a bike?" Because we are a cycling community and a compassionate club. Funds for this were made through CVC member EVENTS. These young students have been completely qualified and vetted by the schools. Verification of losses and needs are there. So let's go help some more children enjoy cycling. https://www.bikereg.com/picnicbenefitride Sincerely, Sheri Leiken CVC President

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This weeks CVC rides
by jerry blkdog.net 08 May '25

08 May '25

[Conejo Valley Cyclists] [cid:image002.png@01DBBFE3.BB6DFAB0] Register for CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit<https://www.cvcbike.org/2025-picnic--benefit-ride.html> What: CVC Picnic Ride & Benefit When: Saturday June 21st 8 a.m. Where: Conejo Community Park 400 West Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks Who: CVC Members Why: Club Camaraderie, Giving Back Locally, and to promote Cycling Distances: 62 (Metric Century), 50 or 25 Mile Saturdays rides start at the Landing and Sundays at Starbucks RIDES FOR THIS WEEK. CVC Biweekly Social MTB, May 8th @ 5:30pm Location: Backbone Trailhead on Encinal Canyon Road. No lights needed Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map MTB Kent 1 818 802-0826 Encinal Trailhead, EtzMeloy, Little Sycamore, out and back 11.3 1431 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34753986 Saturday Rides, May 10th @ 8:30am Please do not park in the row next to the houses. Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 1 805 390-2200 Lake Lap, Piuma, Stunt, 7 Min hill back Mully 48.5 5045 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49806676 Orange Terry 1 805 490-4616 Potrero, PCH, Yerba, Westlake 50.5 4135 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50648760 Orange Light Denise 1 310 387-9856 Westlake, Mully, Yerba, Westlake 37.1 4145 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38824753 Gold Brian 1 805 624-0942 Landing, Hillcrest, Lynn, Dos Vientos, return via Potrero, Hidden Valley 31.1 2033 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31351872 Mellow Yellow No Drop Ride Tom 1 818 730-0729 Triunfo, Old Conejo, Janss, Library Bike Path, Gainsborough, Lynn Ranch, Hillcrest 21.6 1203 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29307867 Sunday rides May 11th @ 9:00am 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 TBD Starbucks, Carlisle-Old Agoura 23.9 1198 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39370180 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:image003.jpg@01DBBFE3.BB6DFAB0]<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 Ride
by Kent Koral 08 May '25

08 May '25

Hey CVC’rs, The Thursday MTB ride will be riding Etz Melloy out and back. Should be a stunning evening to ride to the top of the mountains with some of the best ocean views in the Santa Monica’s. We will ride from the Backbone Trailhead on Encinal Canyon Road. Roll at 5:30 PM. No lights needed. 11.3/1431 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34753986 Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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