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Wed. afternoon Landing Ride
by sheri 20 Feb '12

20 Feb '12

It is going to be BEAUTIFUL Wed. afternoon. Let's consider a Rock Store option. Please email me if you are going to join us on our afternoon ride and give me your thoughts on that. Meeting 3:30, riding 3:35. The Landing is at the end (almost) of Lindero in the shopping center. We park by the end of the lot closest to the street. Anyone is welcome to come along for a mid-week spin. This is an intermediate recreational ride right now around 20-25 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph. It is not a "no drop ride" but let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe time. 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. Come on and ride with us! Sheri 818 621-1713

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All Members-Club Ride Meeting Recap
by Kent Koral 17 Feb '12

17 Feb '12

Hi All, I want to give a BIG thanks to the twenty three club members who came out to our Club Ride meeting last night. It's exciting and encouraging to see your support and enthusiasm for improving and expanding our club rides in 2012. This is the outline we will now follow based on the discussion and comments from all those that attended Wednesday nights meeting. - Establish a "Ride Captain" and a rotating core of "Ride Leaders" into "Ride Teams" for each of our Club's colored rides - Each Ride Team will collaborate to decide upon FIVE weeks of rides in advance and announce the ride and Ride Leader via member's email and also post the rides on our club website ride calendar & Facebook page - Kent will still send an email on Friday recapping all the weekend/following weeks rides - For each colored ride, the team will create "Ride With GPS" route maps with route slips to be posted on the club website - Create some "new" rides in each of the colored ride groups - Away Rides : develop some additional color-specific Away Rides and announce them at least 30 days in advance. I will be announcing the Ride Captains names and teams in a subsequent email. Should any member not at last night's meeting be interested in joining any of our Ride Teams, please email your interest back to me by via this posting. We need to remember that the CVC is an all volunteer operation, and without the effort and support of all our members we cant exist at the level we currently enjoy. Look for updates and announcements regarding your new ride captains soon! Kent Koral Ride Director Conejo Valley Cyclists

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CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 18th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 18th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Westlake to Simi Valley through Box Canyon to Valley Circle and returning on Agura commonly called Box Canyon Route. Change in ride leaders: Scott Lorkis will be leading the Orange Ride instead of Gold. and Sheri will be leading the Gold Ride. The following is the Orange Ride Route, the Gold Route was previously published. Hi Everyone,On Saturday February 18th. starting at 8:30 AM the Orange ride is going through Simi Valley and Box Canyon and returning through Calabasis on Agura Road. The re-group locations are Wood Ranch Parkway and Long Canyon, restroom and water on the right, Carl's Junior on Los Angeles Yosemitte and McDonald's on Agura Road. Please use the restroom before departing. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/825927 Please take caution when descending box canyon and re-group at the bottom of the decent.. First re-group at Wood Ranch and Long Canyon. We will re-group at the Carl's Junior on Los Angeles Ave. at Yosemitte. Next re-group at the bottom of box canyon at valley circle. The OrangeRide is an intermediate to advanced recreational ride 40 to 50 miles in length with an average pace of 16+mph.It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet and it is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. Things to have: 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 inflated device. 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 CoastBagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. 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 Feb 18th 8:30 AM
by Norman Weir 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Gold Level Ride -- Saturday Feb 18th 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Seven Minute Hill return through Calabasas. Hi Everyone, Scott Lorkis has volunteered to lead the gold this weekend. Thank you Scott for your contribution and support. On Saturday February 11th. starting at 8:30 AM we are riding through Juan Beautista to Mulholland East, through Seven Minute Hill and through Calabasas. The re-group locations are Juan Beautista, top of seven minute hill climb. Please use the restroom before departing or at Juan Beautista Park. Next possible restrooms and water at McDonald's on Agoura Road at Las Virgenes. for restroom and water. For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/763671 First re-group at Juan Beautista. We will re-group at the top of Seven Minute Hill. Next re-group at McDonald's on Agoura Road. As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM then splitting into our groups and departing. The Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 14+mph.It is mandatory to have and ware a helmet and it is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is valid (check expiration on helmet inner tag, usually good for five years) and in good working condition. It is not a "no drop ride" but as always let's try to stick together and have a fun,safe ride. Things to have: 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 inflated device. 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 CoastBagel, Sprouts Market, etc.. 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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Sunday Purple Ride - February 19 @ 9:00 AM
by Kelly Pacillas 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

Greetings! Join us this Sunday, February 19th for our Purple Ride! We are hitting the petting zoo!! For a detailed map and cue sheet, click on the link below. If anyone is interested in being a bit more involved, I can always use a partner or two to ride sweep and even in the middle. This is a great way to give back to our fabulous cycling family!! http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303596 We will meet at Citibank (corner of Agoura Hills and Westlake), rolling out at 9:00 AM. 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 Sunday and make any necessary repairs. 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. CVC Purple Team! :-) Kelly Pacillas 818-564-9260

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday February 19th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday February 19th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Reyes Adobe / Lindero MUP Come out and join us for a local social paced ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 25-30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. The plan for this Sunday is to head North on Reyes Adobe, cut through the school which puts us on Lindero Cyn., where we will find our way to the Multi Use Path that meanders through Oak Canyon Park. >From there we can take the not too traveled residential side streets to work our way South which puts us at Chumash Park all without having to ride on Kanan. Once there we can choose the return route and/or extension (I.e. Agoura with a Carlisle Canyon loop, Thousand Oaks Blvd to Forrest Cove Park pass though or a Malibou Lake loop). This route uses lightly traveled roads that avoid the traffic of the major streets. After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. Many options at this location for beverage and food establishments.

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Malibou Lake
by Beth McElhenny 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

CVC Saturday Purple Ride 8:30 Malibou Lake Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village. Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings, This week's Saturday Purple Ride takes us on the Malibou Lake Loop. It is 19.2 miles, with around 1200ft of climbing - all rollers or not much worse! Remember - you can loop Westlake at the end for an extra 5 miles of flat rolling! Afterward, join the other members at the Natural Cafe for lunch! Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/381518 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. Things you need for every ride: Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute 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. Above all, let's have Fun!! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Red Ride, 2-18-12 Westlake-Agoura-Calabassas-Seven Minute Hill-Fernwood Pacific
by Jim Doane 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

Hi All: Just like "Punxsutawney Phil" the Pennsylvania Groundhog, this Sat. our Red Ride will be graced with the presence of our annual Toronto visiter, Ed Weiss who's presence reminds us that we will have at least a couple weeks of warm weather before the Spring rains return. Come out and help us welcome Ed to sunny CA. CVC RED Ride - February 18th 8:30am Westlake Citibank/Sprouts Parking lot (NE Corner of Westlake Blvd. & Hampshire/Agoura Rds.) Westlake Village-Agoura-Calabassas-Seven Minute Hill-Fernwood Pacific 8:30am Citibank Parking lot Ride East on Agoura Rd. and at 1st re-group spot at Juan Bautista de Anza Park: Decide up on which route to ride from there: ( in increasing order of difficulty) 1) Las Virgenes to Mulholand Hwy/Malibou Lake inc. Rock Store ( or not) 2) Las Virgenes to Mulholland (East) to : a) Piuma & Stunt b) Stunt & Stunt c) Stunt - down Las Flores to PCH & back one of the Canyon routes d) Seven Minute Hill and back : incl. Malibou Lake and/or Rock Store e) Seven Minute Hill, Old Topanga, Fernwood Pacific, Tuna Canyon, Saddle Peak, Stunt Rd.'s then Mulholland to Malibou Lake- Cornell Rd.-Agoura Rd. - Westlake Village The Longest ride is #2-e which I'm suggesting for this Sat.'s RED Ride See you Saturday at 8:30am Jim Doane- CVC Red Ride Leader

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Wed. afternoon ride
by sheri 14 Feb '12

14 Feb '12

The forecast looks like rain for sure, before, during or after, and so I am taking this gamble and canceling the ride since it is hard for most people to check at last second. If for some reason we wake up to a sunny, 70 degree day, let's run with that miracle! Sheri

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Future Non-CVC Red Ride announcement: Saturday, 2-25-11
by Jim Doane 13 Feb '12

13 Feb '12

Hi All: Some of our friends/club members from Strava have created a 100 mi. Red Ride similiar to this year's Santa Barbara Century ride and asked if I would announce it should other CVC'ers want to join them. Note: This IS NOT meant as an official CVC Away Ride - just a co-operative, courtesy ride announcement should you'd like to join them. Saturday, 2-25th 9:00am Rincon Beach parking lot start point ( Bates Rd. exit off # 101 frwy) (where the Cool Breeze Century has their rest stop) Here is the recommended route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/930430 Some ride route notes: Start at Rincon Beach. ( Bates Rd. exit off # 101) It is easy to find, has ample free parking, bathrooms and water. It sounds like our group has the potential to be 20 or 25 people and this place would easily accommodate us. It also gives us several miles to warm up before the crazy climbing begins. The actual climbing on the route is closer to 8,500 feet. ridewithgps.com likes to overestimate the climbing. Some parks are marked along the way that have water and bathrooms. There are additional places but the ones marked seemed to be at good distances. This will be a self supported ride but there are several places we can stop along the way to buy snacks, etc. if needed. I am not aware of any places to refill water once we get up to Mountain Rd and Gibraltar through Painted Cave. It should not be too warm that day but you never know. Be prepared with plenty of water for this section as most of the climbing is in this 30 mile section of the route. There are several areas where you can turn back early if you would like to do a shorter ride. Remember though that you have to know how to get back on your own. I personally won't be on this ride but I understand that there are at least 4-5 CVC'ers who plan on riding it. Jim Doane - CVC Red Ride Leader

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