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CVC Saturday Purple 9/20 8:00 AM Wildwood Loop
by Beth McElhenny 20 Sep '12

20 Sep '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:00 Wildwood Loop Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) This Saturday, the Purple ride will be doing the: Wildwood Loop Hi Purple Riders, NEW TIME!!! 8:00 AM START! Please arrive BEFORE 8:00 AM to beat the heat! This week we will ride our Wildwood Loop. Below is a link to the Ride With GPS website that will show you the route. Be sure to print out a route slip if you are unfamiliar with the area. The ride is 20.5 miles with 1413 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303586 To see Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Purple Ride, click here: http://www.cvcbike.org/?p=3127 The Purple ride is a beginner club ride with a 12-13 mph average pace but is open to all levels. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. Please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire. Please check your bike prior to Saturday and make any necessary repairs. Although the Purple ride is a "no drop" ride, for the enjoyment and safety of the participants, we will keep a 12-14 MPH average. If you feel you are not Purple ready, but want to work up to the Purple level, please contact the Ride Captain who will gladly give you some pointers and advise. We strongly recommend that you come out and meet the riders! The best stepping stone to grow into a Purple rider is to ride around Westlake! When you can sweep those 5 flat miles at a steady 12 to 14 mph pace, and still feel ready for more, then you will be able to handle many of the standard Purple routes. Things you need for every ride: Helmet-Mandatory Water or Sports Drink I.D. Cell phone Spare tube CO2 cartridge or hand pump Patch kit Route slip 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. Roll safely, CVC Purple Team! :-)

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CVC Members Mtg -- Wednesday, September 26th, 7:00 PM (REMINDER)
by henry montalvo 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

*CVC Members Mtg -- Wednesday, September 26th, 7:00 PM*** Meeting location-- *Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Dr*. *(Corner of Agoura Rd. & Oak Crest)* Guest appearance by *NATE LOYAL* from Nate Loyal and Bike Fitting ( http://www.nateloyal.com/) He will speaking on the importance of a proper bike fit and the effects it has on injury prevention and performance.

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Club Clothing Pick UP- Sat 9/22
by henry montalvo 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

ALL: If you ordered Club Clothing, I will have it available for pick up at Saturday's Ride Start location. I will try to get there 30 minutes before the start of the ride (7:30 Yikes!!!). If you did not order and would like to know if we have an item in stock, please contact Adam Winer through the website. www.cvcbike.org. If you cannot make it, please contact me to make arrangements. Thank you, Henry Montalvo

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride – Saturday 8:00 AM
by Norman Weir 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride – Saturday 8:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Piuma, Fernwood, Old Topanga and through Calabasas. Hi Everyone, On Saturday starting at 8:00 AM the Orange Group is riding Piuma to Fernwood Pacifica up Old Topanga and returning through Calabasas. Route: Piuma, Fernwood Pacifica, Old Topanga through Calabasas: map and route slip below: For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1737706 Re-grouping Locations: Juan Bautista De Anza Park. Restroom and Water Top of Schueren before descending Fernwood. Topanga and Fernwood. Water at Fire Station and restroom around the corner. McDonalds on Agoura for restroom and water if needed. The Orange Ride is an Intermediate/advanced recreational ride, 40-60 miles in length.It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun, safe ride. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the rideroute 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 Bl.(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. Regards Norm Weir (818) 282-2421

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CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, September 22th, 8:00 AM
by henry montalvo 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday, September 22th, 8:00 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: La Granada, Multi Use Path, Lynn, Dos Vientos, Potrero, Hidden Valley, Home. 33.5 Miles; 2,721 Feet. If you need more miles LAKE LOOP. extra climbing Brookview (ask if you are interested). *Water & Toilets: Mile 13.5 (Near the Multi Use) Water & Toilets: Mile 21.8 (Dos Viento Community Park) Water & Toilets: Mile 30.1 (Fire Station)* * Regroups will be...TBD For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1737686* *Upcoming Rides*- Woodranch, The Wall, Old Topanga, and a "NEW" Route * * 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. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as Natural Cafe, Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. 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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Thursday September 20th Hidden Valley Ride (5:15 pm Start)
by Sherrie Felton 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

Important: Tomorrow's ride will start at 5:15 p.m. due to waning daylight. Come on out and join CVC this Thursday September 20th for the Hidden Valley Ride. ROUTE: Hidden Valley DISTANCE: 20 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride that includes both Gold and Orange paces averaging 14+/15+ mph. NO DROPS: I wait for the slowest rider at strategic points along the route. DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building. From the 101 Freeway, take Lindero Canyon south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards. You will see a grassy area where we PICNIC after the ride. Park along the curb. PICNIC: If a QUORUM is present, the Post-Ride Picnic will begin around 7:00 p.m. Please bring something to share: cheese crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever; a beverage and something to drink it out of if you don't want to drink it out of the bottle; something to sit on and a warm jacket. Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives, significant others, etc. QUESTIONS: Email me at hatoolah(a)msn.com. SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit, cell phone are recommended.2. Please do not call out "clear" at intersections. The intersection may not be clear for the rider(s) behind you.3. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know at a regroup stop or leave me a message (cell: 908-432-3480).4. Seasonal safety issues:- Be prepared for heat. Stay hydrated. Carry a sports drink or capsules to keep your electrolytes in balance. Drink before you feel thirsty. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and offer assistance if you see another rider exhibiting these signs.- The tar used to repair asphalt roads can become semi-liquid and slippery on hot days. Example: The Decker/Westlake descent has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Use caution when riding over these areas in high heat.- Be prepared for flats. The “Goat’s Head” thorn, a.k.a. “Puncture Vine” a.k.a. Tribulus Terrestris, has returned to the roads we cycle on. Club rides are seeing an increase in flats caused by these thorns. Carry an extra tube or two - and even a patch kit for flat repairs. CVC 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. ADDENDUM: Round-the-lakers can start at any time and join us for the picnic at 7:00 p.m. (see note about picnic quorum, above). Regards,Sherrie Felton

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Saturday, 9-22-12 CVC Red Ride : WL-JBDA Park-Seven Minute Hill-Old Topanga-Fernwood Pacific-Saddle Peak-Stunt-Mulholland-Malibou Lake
by Jim Doane 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

Hi All: I'm going to be out of town this Sat. so Jonathan W. & Howard L. have agreed to lead out the Red Riders on our Fernwood-Stunt-Malibou Lake ride CVC RED Ride - Westlake Village 8:00am, 9-22-12 (Citibank/Sprouts Parking Lot: NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rds.) Westlake Village-JBDA Park-Seven Minute Hill-Old Topanga-Fernwood Pacific-Saddle Peak-Stunt Rd. Mulholland Hwy-Malibou Lake-Rock Store or Cornell Rd. back to Westlake 8:00am start in Westlake Village Ride east on Agoua Rd. to : 1st re-group : Juan Bautista de Anza Park 2nd re-group : Guard shack at top of 7 Minute Hill 3rd re-group : Fernwood Market in village at bottom of Fernwood Pacific 4th re-group : Top of Stunt overlook 5th re-group : At Malibou Lake/Cornell Rd decide from there who wants to ride back to Westlake via: Cornell Rd. or....Rock Store climb to Westlake Blvd. (adding on Upper Encinal if you want a couple more miles & climbing feet) FYI about the road route & climbing profile: approx. 48. miles with 4,390' climbing Here's my Garmin readout on one of the previous times times we rode this ride: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/85651490 Looks like Sat. might be a bit cooler - certainly a little less than last week ! Have fun - see you at the end of the month. Jim Doane- CVC Red Ride Captain

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Purple People Leader needs your help
by Aj Johnson 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

Hello all this is Ashton the Sunday Purple People Leader, About a month ago on the Sunday Purple Ride your fearless leader was tagged from behind by and angry guy in a PT Cruiser at Triunfo and Lindero. The cops were called and he promised to make good on any damage to the bike, I was not hurt. Well it has been a month by my best guess and althought he finally returned a call and promised to send a check it is not happening. It's not big money but it is my feeling that he hit me intensionally and letting it just slide does not sit well with me. This is were I need your help. The officer writing the report would like to talk to the member who made the 911 call and I cannot remember who that was. If anyone knows and could help it would be appreciated. Ride well, ride safe, ride more, Ashton

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CVC Tuesday Night MTB Ride 9-18 6PM Malibu Creek SP
by Kent Koral 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

Hey CVC Mountain Bike Riders, This Tuesday the Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride will be at Malibu Creek. We will meet at the parking lot at De Anza park. 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. The days are getting shorter so you should have your lights. After the ride we can go for some food and refreshments. See you out there. Kent Koral (818) 802-0826

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Tuesday Evening Beg/Int MTB ride, Sycamore Canyon, 6:00pm start
by Joan Sauber 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

CVC Tuesday evening Beginner/Intermediate MTB ride. *This ride is a mix of fire roads and technical single track ridden at a slower pace than the advanced ride.* Meet at Wendy & Potrero. Start time is 6:00pm. Route to be determined. The goal is to ride from 1.5 - 2 hrs and travel about 8 - 12 miles. You don't have to have a mountain bike if you're new to the sport. A bike with wide tires and a little front suspension will do to get started. *Lights are now recommended. Currently it's dark by 8pm - just about the time the ride is finishing up. * Afterwards we can go for some food and refreshments. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope to see you there! Joan Sauber _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce(a)mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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