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*Upcoming Events:*
January 28 7:00pm -CVC Members meeting @ TREK
3835 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Unit K, Westlake Village, ca 91362
Saturday January 19th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red David 192/Gilbraltar 62.5 5,258 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29187507 818-458-8614 Hope Ranch/PCH Orange Kent 192/Gilbraltar 40 4,858 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29187484 818-802-0826 PCH Gold Sheri Coastal 34 1,324 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29187557 818-621-1713 Hope Ranch/Return Meeting at Padaro Beach Grill: 3765 Santa Claus Ln, Carpenteria https://www.google.com/maps/place/Padaro+Beach+Grill/@34.403291,-119.551904,... Local rides- Saturday January 19th @8:30 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Orange Alfonzo Mully/Stunt 42.5 3,939 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29148515 978-394-7318 7min/Calabasas Sunday January 20th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Hid Vly/Lynn 34.5 2,498 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29183320 Orange 978-394-7318 Westlake Social Kay Cornell/Lk Mlbu 23 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 Lobo Cyn/back
Question of the week: Do you e-bike? This issue seems to have divided a lot of riders almost as much as disc vs. rim brakes. There are lots of options available, and more each day. You can now get e- mountain bikes, cruising bikes, and road bikes. Whether or not you want to make the plunge, be kind to all our riding brothers and sisters. One day it might be the right choice for you to stay on two wheels. In the meantime, just wave as they float on by.
*Safety Tip of the Week:* *Watch Out at Intersections*-When approaching intersections requiring vehicles to yield or stop the lead rider will say “slowing” or “stopping” to alert those behind to the change in speed. Do not call out “clear”. Each cyclist is responsible for verifying that the way is clear before entering the intersection. Signal well and make eye contact with drivers before making a turn or slowing down.
*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
· do 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.
