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Saturday Gold Ride, September 3rd, 8:30 AM
by John Caffrey 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

CVC Saturday Gold Ride -- Saturday September 3rd- 8:30 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Grimes Canyon Loop Hi Gold Riders, It looks like it should be a little cooler this weekend so let's ride our Grimes Canyon loop in the reverse direction. 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 37.9 miles with 2719 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/560533 *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. * Lee is recovering from surgery this week so I will fill in as your Gold leader. See you then! John Caffrey 805-231-0151

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Sunday Social Ride Update
by Adam Winer 27 Aug '11

27 Aug '11

Saturday was a very hot and humid day. Therefore just as the purple ride is doing, the social ride tomorrow (Sunday August 28, 2011) may have some route adjustments in order to accommodate how everyone is feeling (and recovered) from Saturdays hot ride. I spent the whole day 7:30am to 9:30pm working on the 2011 CVC Summer Club BBQ which was a great success with an amazing turn out of 130+ CVC members and their families. My feet are on fire and my back is yelling at me. I just got home from unloading everything in our storage shed. Therefore there is a good chance I won't make it to the Sunday Social Ride. The proposed route was our Northern and North Western Thousand Oaks / Lynn Ranch ride. The route slip and profile information can be found here: http://ridewithgps.com/rou <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289489> tes/289489 Bring adequate water, electrolytes and energy (food). ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Sunday Purple -Ride Change-
by Beth McElhenny 27 Aug '11

27 Aug '11

Hi all Purples! We got pretty well toasted on today's ride and since it's not going to be any cooler tomorrow, on Sunday, we are dropping the Petting Zoo route. Those who still wish to get in some spinning are invited to come out for some easy runs around Westlake while you socialize. Bring lots of water & wear your sunblock! Beth 818-207-3186

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CVC in the Headlines!
by Adam Winer 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

Big shout out to Ed Morris for the nice words this week in his Cycling Newsletter. Ed wrote, ".I was asked to mention the resurgence of CVC (Conejo Valley Cyclists) Racing Team. CVC has a long history of racing going back to the early 80's but over the past decade the race team aspect of the club more or less fell by the wayside. A couple years ago some guys in the club decided that the race team needed to be revived. This year they really got serious with about a dozen racers competing at all of the local events. Starting out as Cat 5's, they've progressed to Cat 3 and have a whole bunch of good results. 1st places at Manhattan Beach, LA Circuit, Ladera Ranch and numerous podium and top ten results. They have good club support and are building on new sponsorship for next season. So, if you're looking for a new team next year contact Mitch Albo [5311allday(a)gmail.com] You can check out current riders on the club website: www.cvcbike.org. They also have a Facebook page, just search Conejo Valley Cyclists, Race Team." Thank you Ed and congratulations to a VERY successful race season for CVC. The CVC Race Team will be back and better for 2012 mostly as a CAT3 squad. ------ Adam

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Aug 27th 9:00 AM
by Beth McElhenny 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Aug 27th 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Petting Zoo Hi Purple Riders, This week Beth McElhenny will lead our Petting Zoo ride. 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 18.8 miles with 902 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303596 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 CVC Purple Team! :-) Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186

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CVC Ride Recap for the Weekend/Week starting 8-27-11
by Kent Koral 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

Hey CVCrs Are you ready for the Annual CVC BBQ on Saturday Afternoon out at Oak Canyon Park....I am. But, we have to earn it, and then we can chow!! Below is a re-cap of the rides this weekend and next week. See the ride leaders individual posts for more information. Saturday: 8:30am Start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: Beth and Greta are riding the Westlake route. - Gold: Lee is riding Hidden Valley/Dos Vientos/La Granada route - Orange: I am riding Portrero Rd/Santa Rosa Rd route - Red: Jim is riding Westlake/Mulholland/PCH/Encinal/Rockstore route Sunday: 9:00am start at Citibank/Sprouts parking lot at Westlake Bl and Agoura Rd. - Purple: TBA - Social: Adam is riding North T.O./Lynn Ranch route Next Week: - The Tuesday Evening Gold and Red rides - Sheri's Wednesday Afternoon Ride - The Thursday Evening Gold and Red rides - Jan's Thursday Picnic ride 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. Looking forward to a great weekend/week of riding!!!!! Kent Koral CVC Ride Director 818-802-0826

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CVC Saturday Purple PLUS Ride -- Saturday Aug 27th-830 AM
by Beth McElhenny 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Aug 27th-830 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Hi Purple Riders, This week we are riding a PURPLE PLUS route with Greta leading & Beth sweeping. The PLUS part is for those who have been looking to extend their miles as follows: Regular Purple riders will follow Beth DOWN Westlake Blvd., (at the 18 mile mark).Purple Plus riders will follow Greta UP Westlake Blvd., (for a total of 26.6 miles). The speed will be the same with a 12-13 mph average pace. No one gets dropped and no one is left behind. 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 total ride is 26.6 miles with 1745 ft. of climbing. Optional loop around the lake at the end for an additional 5 miles. PLEASE SEE THIS MAP: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/666367 It will be HOT day, so please make sure to wear the appropriate riding attire & bring plenty of water. Please check your bike prior to Saturday and make any necessary repairs. (NOTE: We need someone to "Sweep" the PLUS group from Westlake Blvd UP as Beth is leading the regulars back & Gary is out of town...any volunteers?) Things you need for every ride Helmet-MandatoryWater or Sports DrinkI.D.Cell phoneSpare tubeCO2 cartridge or hand pumpPatch kitRoute slip Keeping the rubber side down...! Beth McElhenny 818-207-3186 (c)

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CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, August 28th - 9:00am
by Adam Winer 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

CVC Sunday Social / Recovery Ride -- Sunday, August 28th - 9:00am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Come out and join us for a social paced ride (14 Mph Avg. Speed). Approximately 30 miles and then stay a while to socialize afterwards by having an after-ride beverage and snack. 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. See you there ! After ride socializing - Natural Cafe' Restaurant - Patio and/or front grassy courtyard area. There are many options at this location for beverage and food establishments. ------ Adam Winer socialride(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Orange Ride Saturday 8-27-11 8:30AM Citibank parking lot
by Kent Koral 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

Hi All, Its gonna be warm....So to do our best to beat the heat and ride Portrero Rd to the College, and back up Santa Rosa Rd. Then we will have earned the right to eat everything in sight at the CVC BBQ in Oak Canyon Park later that afternoon. For a detailed map and route slip, got to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/242941 As usual, we will meet at the Citibank parking lot and have our pre-ride announcements promptly at 8:30AM prior to splitting into our groups and departing. The Orange ride is an intermediate/advanced recreational ride 40 to 50 miles in length with an average pace of 15+mph. 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 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. 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 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. See you Soon, Kent Koral CVC Ride Director (818) 802-0826

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CVC Saturday Gold Ride, August 27, 8:30am start
by Lee Cole 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

CVC Saturday Gold Ride, August 27, 8:30am Meeting at the Citibank parking lot, Westlake Village, (corner of Westlake Blvd & Agoura Rd)* *Route: Hidden Valley, Dos Vientos, La Granada Hey Gold Riders, Lets head out to Hidden Valley, Dos Vientos and back. Basic route: Hidden Valley, Treasure Hill, Dos Vientos, Multi use path, Rancho Rd, La Granada and back through Pentagon park. Here is the route with RideWithGps: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/202033 where you can view the route and print out a cue sheet. The Gold Ride is an intermediate recreational ride, 30 to 40 miles in length with an average pace of 13+ mph. It is not a "no drop" ride but as always let's try to stick together as much as possible. If you are new to CVC or just trying us out please let me know before we start. 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 do not respect the requests of the lease tenants we could be asked to park elsewhere. After the ride, please join us at one of the many refueling options available at the finish such as the Natural Cafe', Sea Casa, East Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc,. /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. /See you Saturday! Lee Cole CVC Gold Ride Leader (805) 732-5982 <tel:%28805%29%20732-5982>

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