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Visiting Red Rider Needs a Riding Partner
by henry montalvo 20 Jan '13

20 Jan '13

Hi ALL, CVC member Kimberlie Nitti will be hosting a friend that is red rider. He is training for a long distance trip through Europe and is looking for some training partners that are willing to do a lot of climbing and distance riding. He will be here from Saturday Jan 26, through Feb, 2. If you are interested in training with him, please contact Kimberlie directly through her email (see below). Attached is a link for some of the routes he may use (as well as any other suggestions you may have). Please contact her directly. http://www.cyclingescapes.com/bicycletours/california/climbingcamp/biketour… kimberlienitti(a)yahoo.com Henry Montalvo Gold Ride Leader

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Sunday Social Ride
by dpssmith＠aol.com 18 Jan '13

18 Jan '13

Hi Everyone, Up in the rotation this week is the popular Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride. For those that have not ridden this route before we climb North up Westlake to Arboles. A quick hop over to Pederson and around to Big Sky / Wildwood Park. We then cut through the residential area of Thousand Oaks to avoid Lynn Road where we end up in Lynn Ranch. A couple return options exist with a final cut through at what I call Pentagon Park back to Village Glen Plaza. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1835712 After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy. 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 club rides. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. Thanks and look forward to seeing everyone, Dale

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CVC Orange Ride -- Saturday, January 19th, 8:30 AM.
by henry montalvo 16 Jan '13

16 Jan '13

*CVC **Orange** Ride -- Saturday, January 19th, 8:30 AM.** * Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 AM, then split into our groups to depart. *Route: Westlake to Topanga Canyon, through Mulholland and Old Topanga. Gold is returning on Old Topanga through Calabasas and Orange is Climbing Fernwood Pacifica and down Stunt. * * * *Regroups:* Re-group at King Gillette Ranch for Restrooms and Water. Re-group at the top of Seven Minute Hill at guard shack for water.. Gold re-group at the top of Topanga. Orange re-group at Fernwood Market Gold can re-Group at McDonald's on Agoura. * * *For a detailed map and route slip, go to:* *Orange Route: **http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2071360* * * *Ride leader/s for this ride will be:* *Norm W * The *Orange* is an Intermediate to advanced ride, 40+ miles in length. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. *This is a "drop **ride**" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe **ride**. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together.* *Things to have:*** Helmet !!! - *Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop* - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy*.* *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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride...

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, January 19th, 8:30 AM (Correct date)
by henry montalvo 16 Jan '13

16 Jan '13

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, January 19th, 8:30 AM** * Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart. *Route: Topanga / Old Topanga via Calabasas. 42.7 Miles; 4,552 Feet *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2072020* * * The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14+ mph. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. *This is a "drop **ride**" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe **ride**. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together.* *Things to have:*** Helmet !!! - *Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop* - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy*.* *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 ridein these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!!

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, January 12th, 8:30 AM
by henry montalvo 16 Jan '13

16 Jan '13

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, January 12th, 8:30 AM** * Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart. *Route: Topanga / Old Topanga via Calabasas. 42.7 Miles; 4,552 Feet *For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2072020* * * The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14+ mph. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. *This is a "drop **ride**" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe **ride**. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together.* *Things to have:*** Helmet !!! - *Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop* - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy*.* *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 ridein these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride... RIDE GOLD!!!

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CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, January 19th, 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 16 Jan '13

16 Jan '13

CVC Purple Level Ride -- Saturday, January 19th, 8:30 AM A beautiful day for a challenging relaxing ride. The temperature should be in the low 70 degrees; no jacket required. The following route distance can be reduced or expanded and necessary. Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 AM, then split into our groups to depart Route: Mulholland, Seven Minute Hill returning through Calabasas; This route can be shorten by eliminating the Lake Lap. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1449305 Regroups: Juan Bautista De Anza Park for water and restrooms Top of Seven Minute Hills for Water McDonald's on Agoura Road for Water and Restrooms As frequent as possible to maintain the group The Purple Ride is an entry level ride no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is less than 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy. 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride...

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CVC Red Ride : Saturday, 1-19th -Westlake-Mulholland Hwy-PCH-Yerba Buena -Westlake
by James Doane 15 Jan '13

15 Jan '13

Hi CVC Red Riders :Thank you for riding last Sat.'s Memorial Ride - a fitting tribute to those that have gone before us by us riding in their memory. For this week's Red Ride: Let's take advantage of the predicted 70 degree weather and great, clear views by riding a very scenic route: Saturday, 1-19th CVC Red Ride: 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot (NE Corner Agoura Rd. & Westlake Blvd.) Westlake-Mulholland-PCH-Yerba Buena-Mulholland-Westlake 45.5 miles - approx. 4,500' climbing Here's the RWGPS Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2070726 Ride out of Sprouts Market parking lot Ride East on Agoura Rd. Right on Triunfo Canyon Rd. Left on Westlake/Decker to Mulholland Hwy (climb from Carlisle Canyon to Mulholland: 2.4 miles, 810' climbing) (1st re-group - on Mulholland Hwy - last stinger's driveway water stop) Across Mulholland Hwy to PCH descent ( 7.5 mi. mostly descending- watch out for loose gravel & rocks on the turns ) ( 2nd re-group - Leo Carrillo campground entrance) PCH westbound to right turn at Neptune's Net: starting Yerba Buena ( 8.1 miles, 2360' climbing) ( 3rd re-group - Top of Yerba Buena : Park Rangers call it "Party Rock" ) Yerba Buena down to Little Sycamore descent Mulholland Hwy to Westlake/Decker ( add another descent/ascent loop from here if you want a longer ride) Or.... ride directly to ..... Descend Westlake Blvd. Around the lake - Triunfo/Lindero Canyon Blvd. West on Agoura Rd back to start Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Captain Inclement Weather Club Ride policy: If it's actively raining or the roads are wet and the forecast is for impending rain,the official club ride will be considered cancelled and members may ride on their own but it will not be considered an official club ride. _ce

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CVC Tuesday PM MTB 1-15-13 6pm White Horse
by Kent Koral 14 Jan '13

14 Jan '13

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride will ride White Horse. Meet at the trail-head Moorpark rd at Green Meadow. Be ready to ride at 6pm. Routes to be determined. Most of our rides are approximately 8-15 miles and last around 1.5-2 hours. This is an intermediate/advanced paced ride and not a no-drop ride. but,lets stay together within our groups, and have a fun safe time. You will need a light and spares. After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 1-11-13
by Norman Weir 10 Jan '13

10 Jan '13

CVC Club Ride Recap for Week of 1-11-13 Hi CVC'rs, Here’s this upcoming week’s club ride recap summarizing the rides and identifying the club ride leaders. Please refer to the individual ride captain’s ride announcement emails for specific ride details. Local Rides: Saturday, 8:30 AM rides are as follows: All Level Rode, Memorial Ride to Peter Straus Ranch for a photo opertunity. Each Ride will continue up Rochstore; the Purple group can challenge Rockstore or return back to Cornell. Start: Citibank/Sprouts parking lot - Westlake Village (NE corner of Westlake Blvd. and Agoura/Hampshire Rd.’s) Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot Purple Westlake, Arboles, Erbes around the Lake and back to startAj Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2056391 Social Ride:N TO to Dos Vientos and back through Potrero. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1718765 Next Week: Tuesday and Thursday PM Red rides Start Location Citibank Parking, Suspended until the return of Daylight Saving Time. Tuesday Morning at 8:30 Start from Citibank Parking Lot Tuesday PM Mountain Bike Rides-Novice and Advanced Start Time 6:00 PM. Lights are required and necessary It is getting dark earlier. With Kent K Wednesday afternoon Landing Ride! This ride meets at 3:45 at the Landing Parking lot at end of Lindero (same place as shops). we will be at end closest to the street. We try to ride as far as we can, but it's usually about 25 miles due to daylight. Inclement Weather Policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route is wet it is our club’s policy to cancel scheduled club ride. Should club members choose to meet and ride in inclement conditions the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Upcoming Events: Saturday, January 12th 2013, Conejo Valley Cyclists Annual Memorial Ride: We gather together to remember and commemorate our friends & members who are now in a more peaceful place. We'll all ride together as a group to Peter Straus Ranch on Mulholland for a group picture & brief remembrance. Please wear your club kit for the group picture which we'll post to our new club website. Then we'll ride West on Mulholland up the Rock Store and re-group again at the top to split up into club ride options: 1) Gold Ride : Continue on Mulholland Hwy to Decker/Westlake descent 2) Orange Ride: Mulholland to Upper Encinal to Lechusa to Decker/Westlake descent 3) Red Ride: Up Latigo Canyon down to PCH and back up Latigo Canyon - return to Westlake Conejo Valley Cyclists Classic Bicycle Ride, January 20th, 2013 Join us on Sunday January 20th, 2013 for a ride with your classic lightweight road/race bicycle. Many have, collect, and enjoy the “old” bikes and there are not too many opportunities for group rides dedicated to them so we at CVC have created our own quarterly Classic Bicycle Ride. We plan on a relaxed pace ride through Hidden Valley, past the estates of the rich and famous, and back of 20 miles. After the ride we invite you to bring a stand and display your classic and socialize with other bicycle enthusiasts at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and the Natural Café. If you do not have a classic but you’d like to ride with us you are welcome to participate. When: January 20th, 9:00 AM Where: Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) 974 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village, CA 91361 What to bring: a helmet (mandatory to participate) Contact information: Bob Muzio 818 635 3919 tr_jag(a)yahoo.com Cruisin' the Conejo, Sponsored by you the Members of Conejo Valley Cyclists, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. This year there will be new routes for all to enjoy. The century will ride to the coast for the first time and the challenging metric will traverse the scenic mountains and the coast. Start telling your facebook friends to mark the date. CVC FUN RIDE -- Sunday, January 20th, 3:00 PM Meet at TRIUNFO PARK parking lot. Corner of Triunfo Canyon Road & Tamarack St. It’s time for another Fun Ride!!! Leave the clips & spandex at home, bring the T-shirts & Kids. Dust off those banana seat bikes and shine up the cruisers. Join us as we cruise around the lake and through the local neighborhoods. FUN RIDE Route: Triunfo Park to The Trails. A Casual 5.9 miles & an easy 143 feet of elevation. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1817306 Contact Information, Henry Montalvo Fun Ride Leader 310-753-1265 henry.montalvo(a)gmail.com Upcoming Away Rides January 12th Memorial Ride; Rock Store after photos at Peter Straus Ranch. February 9th Santa Clarita March 9th Ojai to Casitas April 13th Glendora Mountain Road May 11th Cruising the Conejo CVC Sponsor Event June 8th Santa Barbara July 13th Flat Century from Leo Cabrillo August 10th Zuma to Latigo September 14th Ventura Santa Paula Loop October 12th Buellton to Los Alamos Route November 9th Rose Valley – Pine Mountain December 14th Gibraltar Road Upcoming Holiday Rides Memorial Day Ride Independence Day Ride Labor Day Ride Thanksgiving Day Ride Christmas Day Ride

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CVC Sunday Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, January 13th, 9:00AM
by Norman Weir 10 Jan '13

10 Jan '13

CVC Sunday Purple Level Ride -- Sunday, January 13th, 9:00AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 9:00 AM, then split into our groups to depart. Route: Westlake to Avenida, Erbs, La Grenada, Encino Vista, Hillcrest and around the Lake finish. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2056391 Regroups: As frequent as possible to maintain the group The Purple Ride is an entry level ride no one is dropped; however, if you are not planning on completing the route please inform the ride leader. Average distance is less than 25 miles at a pace of less than 12 MPH. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "no drop ride" however, please try to stay together. As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly to allow everyone a chance to ride together. Things to have: Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy. 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. Please remember to park in the area along Westlake Blvd. (between the street and the first driveway aisle) and not in the area in front of the Shops/Market. If we don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride...

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