CVC Race Director, Michael Lilly sent an excellent email out to the members list this morning. I felt it was so on point that it should be sent to the announce list as well.
Along the same topic, there have been some complaints lately of club members blatantly disregarding the rules of the road in an extremely unsafe manner.
Such flagrant disregard of the law as well as riding that puts our group in unsafe situations WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Case in point was a member that felt it was OK to run a red light (full speed) Northbound at Arboles and Westlake a few weeks ago. I received no less than five complainants about this. If this pattern continues to happen, violators will be asked to cease riding with the club.
Please be safe out there.
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Adam Winer
Conejo Valley Cyclists, President
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Hello All,
As you may know, there have been a lot of serious crashes and near misses on our group rides recently. I have attached a great article I saved from Pez Cycling regarding group etiquette and safety measures to assure us all of fun, safe and organized rides every weekend.
There are a lot of new club members that may be reading this for the first time and a lot of skilled veterans that have heard this all before but it's always good to review it, practice these tips and even help others understand why these guidelines work in a group ride.
If you are in a situation in a group ride and don't know what you should be doing.please ask the Ride Leader or someone beside you. Having ridden with the group for over two years, I know that everyone is helpful and friendly and everyone wants a safe, fun ride..
Thanks.
Michael Lilly
CVC Race Team Director