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*Upcoming Away Rides:* Jan 19 Red/Gold/Orange Santa Barbara
*Upcoming Event:*
December will be the annual CVC holiday party. Date and time to come.
Saturday November 10th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Taylor 7 min, Stunt 45.5 4,600 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28887269 805-390-2200 Piuma/Cold Canyon Orange Kent Potrero/PCH 50 3,492 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17359516 978-394-7318 Encinal Gold Petros/Sharon Wood Ranch 35 2,300 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16887803 805-630-8116 Loop Sunday November 11th @9:00 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Black Taylor Hidden Vly 31 3,480 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28398077 805-390-2200 Santa Rosa/Erbes Red TBD Westlake/dn Mully 31 3,480 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28892356 start ahead of go Decker/dn Westlake G.O. Alfonzo Westlake/dn Mully 25.5 2,592 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28892356 978-394-7318 Decker/dn Westlake Social Kay Agoura 20.5 1,177 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3473727 805-390-2200 Oak Park Loop
Question of the week: What’s the deal with “new bike I-tis"?
Why are we faster if blessed with a new bike purchase? It has to be mental. Can a bike make you 10% faster and stronger overnight? You’ve seen your pal that strolls up to the ride on the new steed, and they are at the front all day. Is it magic? I can’t explain it, but I have experienced firsthand stomping all prior accomplishments with a new bike. Do you need one? No. Do you want one? Yes. Most important is to be sure you get permission first. N+1 is an awesome formula, as long as it does not become N+1*DH2.
Number of bikes owned + 1 *Dog House squared
*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.
