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Local rides- Saturday September 14th @8:00 Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map Red Jim G Westlake/ dn Encinal 52 3,565 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31045614 818-679-4163 PCH/Potrero Orange Alfonzo Agoura/Mully/Stunt 37 4,082 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31080950 787-240-1332 Piuma/Mully Orange Lite Petros Westlake/Lynn/DoVi 40 2,746 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27648717 805-630-8116 Hidden Valley Gold Lisa 818-535-0862 Hidden Valley/DoVi 30 1,858 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13971678 Amy Patton Borchard/Green Mdw Sunday September 15th @8:30 am Ride Leader Route Miles Climb (ft.) Map RED Alfonzo Westlake/TO/Hilcrest 33 2,322 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31080973 Orange 787-240-1332 Borchard/Hid Val Social Kay Agoura/Cornell/Mully 23 1,338 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28584657 818-419-1172 out n back
Question of the week: Are you ready for the Tri? Well, with my crash two weeks ago I will not be as “competitive” as I wanted to. I’m going to give my best effort, but have resigned myself to accept that I won’t be at peak form. That does change my approach in a very positive way. Now I'm just going to enjoy the event without the pressure and expectations of placing in my age group. I also get to set a low bar for a ½ Ironman distance that I can improve on the next time. And besides the real reason for doing this is to raise funds for the charity, and I’ve already accomplished that.
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
