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Upcoming Events:  

March 23 CVC picture day.  Even if you have been on the sideline due to injury or "life" getting in the way, please wear your jersey and come on out. We will have all groups roll out of the landing together to the pic spot.




 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Local rides-  Saturday March 16th
  @8:30 
  
  
  
  
 

 

  Ride
  Leader
  Route
  Miles
  Climb (ft.)
  Map
  
 

 

  Red
  Taylor
  Old Topanga
  50
  4,830
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12832749
  
 

 

  805-390-2200
  Stunt/Cold Cyn
  
 

 

  Orange
  Alfonzo
  Westlake/dn Mully
  34
  3,895
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29476567
  
 

 

  978-394-7318
  Decker/up Encinal
  
 

 

  Gold
  Sharon 818-519-8694
  Grimes
  40
  2,519
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29009208
  
 

 

  Lisa 818-535-0862
  Out and back
  
 

 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 

 

    Sunday
  March 17th @9:00 am
  
  
  
  
 

 

  Ride
  Leader
  Route
  Miles
  Climb (ft.)
  Map
  
 

 

  RED
  Alfonzo
  Westlake/Santa Rosa
  36.5
  2,992
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29476588
  
 

 

  Orange
  978-394-7318
  Simi/Olson
  
 

 

  Social
  Kay
  Calabasas
  21
  1,577
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26909197
  
 

 

  818-419-1172
  Long Valley Bridge
  
 




Question of the week:  Should I listen when my body is talking to me? Yes. Last weekend as I was heading back to the landing, I came upon a rider at the side of the road on Agoura.  I slowed and asked if she was ok as I rolled by.  She shook her head “no”.  I turned around and went back to see what I could do.  She was struggling to get off her bike, and then sat down and was having trouble breathing.  She didn’t want me or the other people trying to help call anyone, she said she would be fine.  After a few minutes she said she was ready again.  I rode back to the landing with her, following to see if I noticed her having trouble.  Half way down Lindero, she seemed to be slowing down.  When we got to the landing she looked fatigued again.  I asked if she was ok, and she said she was a little tired.  So I asked her where her car was.  Over there, but I think I'm going to ride a little more.  I told her I suggest she call it a day and told her I would help her load her bike back in the car.  It was clear to me that her body was telling her the day was done, but she couldn’t hear it.  There is a difference between putting in a strong effort and pushing beyond our limits.  Always side with caution and you will be able to ride again tomorrow. 

Safety Tip of the Week:  Announce Hazards-When riding in a tight group, most of the cyclists do not have a good view of the road surface ahead, so it is important to announce holes, gravel, grates, and other hazards. Indicate road hazards by pointing down to the left or right, and by shouting “hole,” “bump,” “pine cone”, etc. Everyone in a group should be made aware of hazards.    


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
·   always use proper hand signals to indicate to drivers and other riders your intentions
·   we are a "rules of the road" cycling club
·     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

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Taylor Hodoose
805-390-2200