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*Upcoming Away Rides:* December 1st Red/Gold/Orange Ventura/Ojai Jan 19 Red/Gold/Orange Santa Barbara
*Upcoming Event:*
December 16, 3-6pm will be the annual CVC holiday party at the Twisted Oak
Local rides- Saturday November 17th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor Simi, Long Cyn 53.5 3,055 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26023379 805-390-2200 Tapo Cyn/Tierra Rej Orange Sherrie Westlake/Grimes 40.5 2,484 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4689896 908-432-3480 Erbes Gold Petros/Sharon Wood Ranch 35 2,300 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16887803 805-630-8116 Loop Sunday November 18th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red TBD Arboles/ Norwegian 47.5 3,113 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28915480 Start ahead of go Tierra Rej/Stockton G.O. Alfonzo Arboles/ Norwegian 47.5 3,113 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28915480 978-394-7318 Tierra Rej/Stockton Social TBD Wildwood 23 1,215 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16598995 Westlake loop
Question of the week: What can I do to help, who will help me?
There are several ways to help our fellow residents with the recent crises.
Aid for Affected Residents:
The United Way of Greater Los Angeles is partnering with United Way of Ventura County to collect donations for its its Disaster Relief Fund https://www.unitedwayla.org/en/give/disaster-relief-fund/.
https://www.unitedwayla.org/en/give/disaster-relief-fund/
The CCF Wildfire Relief Fund https://www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/ supports immediate recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as long-term preparedness efforts.
https://www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/
Animal Rescues:
The Humane Society of Ventura County is accepting animals evacuating from the Hill and Woolsey fires. You can also donate directly to the organization https://www.hsvc.org/donate or purchase items like food and toys through their Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2LHNG8JV4F1V0 .
If you are needing help of any kind, reach out to your fellow cyclists. Don’t try and do it all alone. I’ve got a power washer and a lot of elbow grease.
*When riding with us:*
· wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order
· stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise
· not overlap wheels
· descend carefully! Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots
· pass slower riders on the left
· ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards
· avoid bunching up
· respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians
· 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.
