Come on out and join CVC on May 23rd for a ride out-and-back through Hidden Valley. The Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. ROUTE: Hidden Valley + Treasure Hill (Route Notes: Westlake Blvd to right turn onto Potrero, Potrero to left turn onto Lake Sherwood Drive, Lake Sherwood past fire station (water, regroup here if needed) to left turn onto Potrero, stay on Potrero to top of Treasure Hill. U-turn (carefully) and ride back down Treasure Hill to make a right turn onto Hidden Valley Rd. At the Hidden Valley Rd. cul-de-sac, regroup. Hidden Valley Rd. back out to Potrero right turn and follow same route back. Once on Westlake Blvd, continue straight until Lindero. RT Lindero, RT Triunfo.) DISTANCE: 20-25 miles. PACE: This is an intermediate level ride that includes both Gold and Orange paces averaging 14+/15+ mph. NO DROPS:A no drop ride means that the leader will wait ahead at strategic points/turns along the route, or sweep behind the group or as needed, so nobody gets left behind. Faster riders who are familiar with the course and who prefer to ride ahead are encouraged to do so; they need not wait at regroup points. DIRECTIONS TO RIDE START: Triunfo Canyon Rd. in Westlake Village, just west of the Dam (tennis) Club and little yacht club building. From the 101 Freeway, take Lindero Canyon south until it ends at Triunfo. Go right on Triunfo a couple hundred yards. You will see a grassy area where we PICNIC after the ride. Park along the curb. PICNIC: If a quorum is present, the Post-Ride Picnic will begin around 7:00 p.m. Please bring something to share: cheese crackers, fruit, olives, pretzels, cookies, whatever; a beverage and something to drink it out of if you don't want to drink it out of the bottle; something to sit on and a warm jacket. Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives, significant others, etc. QUESTIONS: Email or call Sherrie at hatoolah@msn.com / 908.432.3480. SAFETY NOTES: 1. A helmet is mandatory. I.D., water or sports drink, a snack, spare tube(s), CO2 cartridges or hand pump, patch kit, cell phone are recommended.2. Please do not call out "clear" at intersections. The intersection may not be clear for the rider(s) behind you.3. If you start with the group but decide to cut the ride short or take a different route, please let me know at a regroup stop or leave me a message (cell: 908.432.3480). CVC 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. Addendum: Round-the-lakers can start at any time and join us for the picnic at 7:00 p.m. (see picnic note above). Regards,Sherrie Felton