Safety First...

Conejo Valley Cyclists is known as “the friendly club.” We also want to be known as “the safest club.” Help us meet that goal by reviewing and following the Ride Etiquette pledge, the California Vehicle Code Statutes and some additional safety tips.

Ride Cancellation Policy:
Rides may be canceled or rescheduled. We try and email cancellation decisions up to an hour before the departure time, however, the rides may be canceled right up to the time of departure or any time during the ride if unsafe conditions develop. 
Rides will be cancelled if any of the following unpleasant or unsafe weather conditions develop. 
1. National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings
2. Consistent wind speeds of over 30 mpg, or gusts of over 50 mph.
​3. Temperatures of less than 40 degrees or greater than 100 degrees. 
4. Thunderstorms/SIGNIFICANTLY wet roads

A ride may turn back any time in the sole discretion of the Ride Leader. Since we are an all-volunteer club, there may be times when a cancellation may not get posted. Therefore use the criteria above to decide if a ride is cancelled. In addition, if you go to the ride start for a ride that has been cancelled, you are free to ride with other members who show up, however, the ride will not be an officially sanctioned Club ride. In this even,  you ride at your own risk. 
RIDE ETIQUETTE
I will...
  • Wear a helmet and ensure my bike is in good working order.
  • Ride to the right, pass on the left.
  • Ride in the bike lane (where available) and signal when moving into another lane.
  • Ride no more than two abreast in the bike lane, single file on narrow roads, and avoid “swarming.”
  • Call out and point if I see a traffic hazard.
  • Respect ALL traffic laws and the rights of all autos, bicycles, and pedestrians.
  • Ride predictably and remind other to be safe.
  • Be a bicycling ambassador.
CALIFORNIA STATUTES
As a reminder, we expect all CVC Members and guest riders to obey the California Vehicle Code. The below are a few California statutes pertain to bicyclists...
  • Come to a complete stop at all stop signs and red lights.
  • Riders under 18 must wear a helmet at all times.
  • Only one ear bud or headphone may be used while cycling.
.ADDITIONAL SAFETY TIPS
While not required, please consider...
  • Ear buds and headphones should be not be worn.
  • Uses of a mirror, if comfortable.
  • Wear highly visible clothing.
  • Slower riders should stay to the right of the bike lane or road, especially when ascending or descending. 
  • Do not overlap wheels with the rider in front of you.
  • Ride defensively at all times.