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SATURDAY, 8-20-11 CVC Away Ride: Cool Breeze Rides
by Jim Doane 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Hi All Following up on my previous emails about the Cool Breeze rides (38, 63, 102,125 miles) in Ventura as our August Away Rides for this coming Saturday ... The Channel Islands Bike Club's website: cibike.org states : " the ride is full but will have "day of", on site registrations available for $85." So if you're not already registered on line and wish to ride this ride, I assume that you'll be able to register that morning. RE: a CVC group start time for the various ride lengths : Because this is a FOUR ride route event with a lot of participants, it is difficult to get everyone together for a group start because there are those waiting in line for registration, bathroom, etc. while others are ready to go. The most efficient & objective way I've decided is to announce a start time & place and trust we'll do what we can to be there on time and ride together: The Ride Start location is on the driveway in front of the Registration Bldg. - probably best place to group & watch for others is on the South Side Ride Start Times: Inevitably there are those that have already decided upon their own personal start times but since we are a group, I'll propose the following Double Metric 7:00am Century : 7:15am Metric: 7:30am 38 : 8:00am The best way to find each other either at the start or mid-ride is to wear your CVC Club clothing At the rest stops is another way to find other club members Driving tip: Trying to exit at Stanley Ave. off the Northbound #33 is very backed up near ride time Two alternatives: 1) Go to the next exit: Shell Rd. - then drive back South on Ventura Ave to Right on Stanley Ave. 2) Exit #101 at California St. in Ventura - drive over to Ventura Ave. and then North to Left on Stanley Ave. See you in Ventura on Saturday, 8-20-11 Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader

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Tuesday Morning Ride 8:30
by sheri 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

LAST OFFICIAL TUESDAY MORNING RIDE CLUB RIDE THIS TUESDAY! Let's meet to ride at 8:30 at the usual spot.. Citibank. The Tuesday Morning ride is an intermediate recreational ride (gold to orange level) approximately 25-30 miles in length with an average pace of 14+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. Route: Hidden Valley / Carlisle Canyon (you can bail out on this route if you need to be back early) Hope to see you Tuesday Morning. Sheri/Dennis

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Membership Tally
by Adam Winer 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

As of August 12, 2011, we are approaching 450 current members which includes family members. This is an all time record for membership! Our club continues to grow and flourish with numerous new members joining each week. This is a testament to everyone in this club. 2011 has been a great year for CVC thus far and we still have a plethora of club events planned. If you are lurking on our email list as a non member, joining is simple and the benefits outweigh the small tax deductible cost of membership (see benefits below). Membership fees go a long way in ensuring proper advocacy moves forward for all of our cycling related issues and safety. I hope that, after riding with us a few times, you would want to join us as a member. Additionally if your membership has expired this is a perfect time to renew. Membership dues are based on a 365 day year. For example, if you join August 13, 2011, your club membership is valid until August 12, 2012. ** Please note: We have made some changes to our email list server. Anyone may join our email list and receive club emails, however, ONLY current club members may now post to this list. Click here to join or renew: https://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12216 As a member of Conejo Valley Cyclists, below is a list of just a few of the CVC membership benefits you will receive: . Organized group club rides, every Saturday, Sunday & select weekdays (see website calendar). . Group "Away Rides" on second Saturday of each month and select Sundays. . Clif food products - bars, gels, shots on Saturday Club rides. . Bicycling Magazine subscription - 1 year free per member, per enrolled year. . League of American Bicyclists (LAB) annual membership and quarterly magazine. . Club membership card. . Bike parts & accessory discounts at local bike shop sponsors as well as other cycling related sponsors. . Opportunity to purchase custom Club Clothing (ordered bi-annually) . Use of two bike travel flight cases, available by reservation. . CVC club bike trailer: (holds up to 10 bikes), available by reservation. . Opportunity to volunteer to be a part of our club's Cruisin' the Conejo - regional ride in May. . Invitation to club events (Members meetings, Club summer BBQ, special clinic's, etc.) If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Saturday 8-13th CVC Club Ride Summary
by Jim Doane 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Hi All: Kent's away for tomorrow's ride start so as a reminder, here are the previously announced club rides for tomorrow: 8:30am Citibank/Sprouts Parking Lot ( NE corner of Westlake Blvd./Agoura/Hampshire Rd.'s Purple Ride: Beth McElhenny - Leader Hidden Valley: Clockwise Direction Gold Ride : Lee Cole - Leader Simi Valley-Wood Ranch-Long Canyon Orange Ride: Norm Weir - Leader Rock Store-Upper & Lower Encinal Canyons-PCH - Mulholland Hwy Red Ride : Jim Doane -Leader Rock Store-Upper & Lower Encinal Canyons-PCH - YERBA BUENA Announcements at 8:25 am Group into colored riding groups at 8:30am Leave on rides at staggard minutes thereafter See you tomorrow. Jim Doane - CVC Sec/Red Ride Leader P.S.: NEXT Sat. ( the 20th) is our Club Away Ride Cool Breeze Century Ride(s) in Ventura ( cibike.org) I'll send out a RSVP early next week to see if you'd like me to find out who is planning on riding which ride so that we can offer a group start amongst the three different ride routes/lengths.

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CVC Clothing Distributions - Thursday 8/11/11
by Adam Winer 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

I just got finished sorting and packing the CVC Clothing order. Today (Thursday 8/11/11), I will be at the Thursday red ride start in the Citibank parking lot at 5:00pm to hand out orders for those that can make it. Later that evening, I will also be visiting Jan's Thursday evening picnic ride conclusion at 7:00pm on Triunfo by the tennis club (1/2 block West on the grass). If you can make it to pick up your order please come by. If you can't we can schedule pickups next week as well. I am out of town this weekend. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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CVC Saturday Gold Ride, August 13, 8:30am start
by Lee Cole 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

*CVC Saturday Gold Ride, August 13, 8:30am Meeting at the Sprouts parking lot, Westlake Village, (corner of Westlake Blvd & Agoura Rd) *Route: Wood Ranch, Simi Valley, Moorpark. 38 miles with 2,400' climbing Hey Gold Riders, Lets head out in a long lost direction... Wood Ranch, West Simi Valley, Moorpark College and back. Have not gone that way in quite a while. Basic Route: Erbes to Olsen, Wood Ranch Parkway, Long Canyon, First Street to the Arroyo / Simi Bike path, Easy street to Collins, Moorpark College, Moorpark, Read Rd, Erbes, Hillcrest, Pentagon park and back to the finish. Here is the route with RideWithGps: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/631331 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

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CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Aug 13th - 8:30am
by Beth McElhenny 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

CVC Saturday Purple Ride -- Saturday Aug 13th - 8:30am Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Route: Hidden Valley, clockwise direction Hi Purple Riders, This week we will ride our Hidden Valley loop in the clockwise 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 22.5 miles with 1503 ft. of climbing. Here is the link: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/303595 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. 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 See you Saturday !

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CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Aug 14th - 9:00 AM
by Beth McElhenny 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

CVC Sunday Purple Ride -- Sunday Aug 14th - 9:00 AM Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) Greetings, This week's Sunday Purple Ride takes us to Carlisle Canyon, out and back. It is only 13.3 miles but several extension options are available. You can add in some Hidden Valley scenery or add a lake loop a the end depending on what the group wants to do. Beth and Gary will handle the leading and sweeping. Here is the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/289395 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-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. Have Fun!!

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CVC Clothing (July Order) has ARRIVED!
by Adam Winer 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

For all that ordered CVC club clothing in our July order, the items HAVE ARRIVED! I will sort them out tonight and prepare them for distribution which can occur as early as tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. For anyone that did not order and wants to purchase items, I have limited stock on mens and womens jerseys, mens shorts, arm warmers, wind jackets, socks and skull caps. If you are interested, please email me at the below email address for pricing, sizing and details. ------ Adam Winer Conejo Valley Cyclists, President president(a)cvcbike.org

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Thursday Bike Ride/Picnic - North Ranch loop
by Grant, Janet E PWR 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

The weather should be perfect! C'mon out for a really social ride! And the picnics have really been fun! Thursday, August 11th, 5:30 p.m. (Around-the-lakers can start at any time - picnic @ ~7:00) Westlake Village Start (directions below) Route: North Ranch - Triunfo to Westlake, right to Agoura Rd, right to Lakeview, left to T.O., left to Westlake, right to Kanan, right to T.O., left past Agoura High School to Chesebro to Agoura Rd, right to Lindero, left and back to start. For CVC'rs, longer ride is between a "gold" and "orange" level. No drops. I wait for the slowest rider. RIDE START: Triunfo Road just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building in Westlake Village. (From the 101 Fwy, take Lindero Cyn. south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards...where there's grass, sidewalk, the lake...and park along the curb. Picnic is here after the ride.) TIME: Those wishing to get in ~20 miles, 5:30, ready to ride. Those just going around the lake can show up at any time. PICNIC: After riding - picnic starts around 7:00 p.m. WHAT TO BRING: HELMET AND BIKE! For picnic, bring something to share (cheese, crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever...), a beverage (and something to drink it in if you don't want to drink out of the bottle), something to SIT on and a warm jacket. Also bring any friends, neighbors, relatives, S.O.'s and anyone else who might like to join us (preferably with bikes). Don't forget spare tubes, water bottles, etc. ROUTES: Longer ride: Routes will include Hidden Valley, Lake Malibou, North Ranch, and wherever. Around the lake: cruise around the lake in wide bike lanes...no left turns...~5 miles each loop...all flat, no discernible hills. If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list (unless you're getting the notice from CVC), please let me know. Also, feel free to pass the information on to friends, family and S.O's. Everyone is welcome. Jan Grant

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