CVC Saturday Orange Level Ride -- Saturday July 28th 8:30 AM
Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner)
Route: Westlake to PCH returning on Encinal. Weather forecast is for 86 Deg. in TO, at the start the temperature should be in the high 60 Deg.
Hi Everyone,
On Saturday July 28th. starting at 8:30 AM we are leaving to PCH through Potrero and returning on Encinal, yes we reciently did this ride; however, I am avoiding any routes east of Thousand Oaks in order to reduce heat exposure and have a cooler ride. The first re-group will be at Chanel Island University followed by a stop at Sycamore Cove State Beach for restroom and water; last water stop after the first stinger on Decker.
Route: PCH through Potrero to Las Posas to PCH and returning one Encinal Canyon. Reference detailed map and route slip below for details:
For a detailed map and route slip, go to:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/781859
Re-grouping Locations:
Chanel Island University.
Sycamore State Beach for restroom and water
Meeting Location: Citibank parking lot promptly at 8:30AM.
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.
Things to have:
Lots of Water to maintain hydration.
Tools to perform minor repairs.
Chain repair linkage.
Inner-tubes 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 ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.
Even though we are attempting to offer our coolest ride routes during high heat days, here are some considerations and situations that you should be aware of for riding in the summer heat:
1) Stay hydrated and keep your electrolytes balanced
2) Road surface conditions: asphalt tar & repair drips become semi liquid and especially slippery example: descending Decker/Westlake has multiple places where asphalt cracks have been sealed with tar. Try to ride over them minimizing tire contact and stay more upright to prevent accidents.
3) Goat head thorns have returned carry extra tubes /CO2- and even a patch kit for flat repairs.
4) Be aware of signs of heat exhaustion and offer immediate assistance as applicable.
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..
Norm
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