*CVC Saturday GOLD Level Ride -- Saturday August 25th, 8:00 AM (new time)***
Meeting at Citibank Parking Lot - Westlake Village -- Westlake Blvd. & Agoura Road (North East Corner) for announcements; promptly at 8:30 am, then split into our groups to depart.
*This week we ride for Sheila who finds herself laid up at home because she was hit by a car. We wish a speedy recovery my friend.*
** *I will be out of town this weekend (yes. again). So you will have to organize yourselves.* *I COULD REALLY USE SOMEONE TO HELP SWEEP*. *Pace yourselves up the climbs, get a good warm up, and ride in groups. It's a good week to test yourself with the Orange Ride up Stunt.* *The pace this weekend will be slower*, *expect to be back @ 11:30am-12pm.*
*Route: Stunt via Las Virgines and Back via Mulholland and Cornell. 35.6 miles; @4,500 ft. (SHOULD BE AWESOME AT THE TOP) Extension is a lake loop.
*Water & Toilets: Mile 8.0 (Juan Batista Park) Water Only: Mile 17.4 (Last Driveway before the top on the right) *LAST WATER of THE DAY* WaterOnly: Mile 18.3 (First Driveway coming down on the left) *LAST WATER of THE DAY *Water & Toilets: 35.6 (Businesses on the corner of Kanan & Agoura) Regroups will be...Juan Batista Park, Right Turn onto Stunt, Top of Stunt, Left Turn onto Mulholland, Right turn onto Cornell, & Left onto Agoura Rd.
For a detailed map and route slip, go to*: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1116644** *
*Upcoming Rides*- Woodranch, The Wall, Old Topanga, and a "NEW" Route * *
The *Gold Ride* is an Intermediate recreational ride, 30-40+ miles in length and averaging 14+ mph. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition (check expiration on helmet inner tag) and that your bike is in working condition as well. *This is a "drop **ride**" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe **ride**. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together.*
*Things to have:***
Helmet !!! - *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 pump (or the like) - 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 Coast Bagel, Sprouts Market, etc..
Please 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 don't respect the requests of the lease tenants, we could be asked to park elsewhere. Remember, if you ride...
RIDE GOLD!!!