MEC is a great place to shop.

Shiz - Did you post at the SA fourms?! This is Dissident. Wow, small e-world.

I'll throw my name in this too. I'm a fairly serious cyclist who trains of OCA events year-round. My favorite serious training ride is hammering from Toronto to St. Catherines and back along Lakeshore. I also haunt the Martin Goodwin trail. I'm always looking for a little friendly competition, in case anyone likes pushing their heart rate a little. I usually pick up club riders on my solo rides for sprints and mini-crits.

I plan to ride until the snow hits the ground (Dec), and to resume once it clears (March). Lately I've been ill and very busy, and been spending less time on the bike. I can already feel it in my pants.

I ride a Cervelo SuperProdigy in red/nickel in case I've passed you before..

and it is not hard at all to ride in snow just take things slooow and you'll be fine plus you have most of the trails to yourself and the roads are not to bad unless you live out where I am they don't clear the streets

Generally I'd agree with this except when you live in an apartment with carpetted floors, landlords tend to get picky about you cleaning your bike on them. I also lack space. *shrug*. No biggie though. I have an nice indoor trainer and a TV with 500+ channels (most are informationals I think however) to amuse myself over the winter. I then use the TTC to go through some backlogged reading that I need to do (as a professor I sorta need to stay current on my material). :)

Ended up splurging at MEC: got some "waterproof" cycling pants, neck warmer, head warmer, cover for the helmet, new rear fender (the old one got tossed after a minor mishap this summer), some bike socks and more waterproofer wax for my Lake Winter shoes.

So I'm hoping I don't wuss out too soon and am able to continue biking until later in November/December. I know that my toes tend to get cold quicker (family genetic thing about the extremities having thinner veins or some such thing) so that's what often discourages me but I have spent all this $$$ on gear so I'll have to use it (guilt factor works every time!) :D

yea I know about the toe's thing I got mine from falling in the lake in winter to many times (longstory) I bought Activa winter pants so the shorts come off in November dam things are really hott plus I am looking at lobster gloves to buy :) ..Steeker

I really recommend a pair of rain booties for winter. Any vented cycling/running shoe will freeze your feet in time, regardless of socks. Moreover, if your shoes and socks get soaked, god help you - you're in for one miserable ride. Rain booties alleviate both problems, in fact if they seal your shoe well you can step right into large puddles and not get wet. If your feet get cold, you're more prone to cramping and muscular discomfort, so keep that critical part of your body warm!

Shiz - Did you post at the SA fourms?! This is Dissident. Wow, small e-world.



Thats me. I'm surprised I don't see you around more. I think I have seen you a couple times at Innis but I was in too much of a rush to stop and say hello. I'm making a point of biking through the whole winter this year, so we'll see how that works out. Its gives me a reason to build up another bike at least. I've been riding fixed gear lately and I'd be hard pressed to go back to gears at this point, its just more fun.

Shinaz , WOW your going to ride the winter on a fixed gear :eek: , you rule dude that;ll be hard work .Steeker

Shinaz , WOW your going to ride the winter on a fixed gear :eek: , you rule dude that;ll be hard work .Steeker

fixed gears make alot of sense in the winter. Theres less to go wrong and you have control of traction on the back wheel. Alot of road bikers will actually switch to a fixed gear for the winter for training.

tootleloo any speed is good as long as you ride I wish I had the free time to ride with ya I live in the Beach area too but my riding is at late afternoon and nights :) to work...Steeker

If anyone is looking at school in the GTA, join (or start a new) mountain biking team. I just came back from one crazy race - 10 degrees and raining. Peace

Who all was at the bike show? I got some Mapei gloves and some banana-color Biemme shoes at La Bicicletta. I also got a light. Shiznaz + operator, lets get some rides in while its still warmish!

Okay, how is tomorrow or tuesday? my IM details are in my profile.

Okay, how is tomorrow or tuesday? my IM details are in my profile.

Tomorrow sounds good. Is Skyleo up for it? Suggestions on route, or some route that you regularly ride? I hope I can keep up with you heh.

Hah, I'm not that fit. Plus I've only got one gear! If its somewhere hilly I'll definitely be the one playing catch up. The routes I ride aren't all that exciting or particularly good, I'll usually just go down to the lake and east to the Don and follow the ravine up to Sunnybrook or something. Since its a monday, the bike paths would probably be nice and quiet. I generally like to avoid traffic if possible and get in a couple good hills. You mentioned some ride that the TBN does; that could possibly work out.

How does an after lunch start time sound to you?

I emailed skyelo about this, but I did it through the forum software so it may or may not have worked.

Hah, I'm not that fit. Plus I've only got one gear! If its somewhere hilly I'll definitely be the one playing catch up. The routes I ride aren't all that exciting or particularly good, I'll usually just go down to the lake and east to the Don and follow the ravine up to Sunnybrook or something. Since its a monday, the bike paths would probably be nice and quiet. I generally like to avoid traffic if possible and get in a couple good hills. You mentioned some ride that the TBN does; that could possibly work out.

How does an after lunch start time sound to you?

I emailed skyelo about this, but I did it through the forum software so it may or may not have worked.

I have class until 2pm :|
I will be at the third floor meca at baen checking bikeforums at 11-12. Going to ride to school now :)

I'm fine with 2pm. when can you be ready to ride by?

Can be ready to ride at 2pm, I can meet you in front of SS (East entrance stairs, in front of the bike racks). I'll be the guy with the yellow jacket that says Barrday Race Crew.

Skyleo if you see thi come join us.

I'm in the green and white jacket on a grey bike trying to do track stands

Hey! Sorry I didnt make it. I have class til 4 everyday, but I have a spare from 12-3 mday wday fday. We should ride on wed or friday this week. Hope it went well.

Hey! Sorry I didnt make it. I have class til 4 everyday, but I have a spare from 12-3 mday wday fday. We should ride on wed or friday this week. Hope it went well.

Ride went great, I think we covered about 50k. I'm thinking of either scheduling it on friday or saturday/sunday. Bring along any cycling buddies you have. Once we get a medium sized group i'll apply for formal recognition by the University.

Only bad thing is that winter is approaching and others may not be so keen on cycling in cold weather.

I dont have any cycling friends :( But yeah, i'll hopefully be there for friday or saturday. Where did yall ride?

Rode from Bloor and took the trail from Riverdale Park down south to entrance of spit turned around and rode north to Sunnybrook park and rode back to the university.

I'm considering posting ads up for a next Saturday ride down to the spit and back. And perhaps stop at a cofee shop or restaurant for the apres.

HEY good idea but I can go only on Sundays and am still sick but the Spit has nice loops and the aDon Vally is great too >> I ride mountain bikes and I guess you lot have road bikes :) .........Steeker

Hey im livin in richmond hill! Anybody ride to York?

yo operator, are you up for saturday?

Hey im livin in richmond hill! Anybody ride to York?

Awesome perhaps you want to ride down with me and join the U of T guys for a ride next Saturday? I'm tentatively scheduling it for then.

Anyone going to the city of toronto auction tomorrow? I'm going to see if I can find any gems that I can take apart for pieces and maybe a bmx or two to mess around on. Heres a link: http://www.mckenzieauction.com/upcoming/200410231001.shtml

It starts early tomorrow morning so I'm gonna be hung over for sure. I'm planning on getting there a little before 9am, because the bidding starts at 9:30, so I want to have a good look at them.

Ya im good for a ride :) umm you guys dont actually ride all the way down to UofT do you?? My bikes falling apart, i have questions!

Ya im good for a ride :) umm you guys dont actually ride all the way down to UofT do you?? My bikes falling apart, i have questions!

I ride down to the U of T everyday. Sometimes I cheat on the way back and take the Go Train.

Shiz - check the goon meet board!

All past attempts to start a roadie club at UofT have failed, but I think we could do pull it off next year. I've talked to a few guys (including the VP) in the MTB club and they may join with us for a few rides. Moreover, they're out best bet for support on this. SAC isn't handing out much club money this year, but I think we should make a concerted effort come this spring. The real challenge is going to be finding enough regular members to warrant official club status. I was thinking we could run a few free clinics on things like basic bike maintenance and how to commute safely to UofT. SAC (being so left-leaning) will eat this up and I'm glad to host either event. SAC would even help us promote these events and they would go a long way to demonstrating our legitimacy. I'm totally committed to getting a UofT road club up and running next year!

Failing that, we could start a commuter club, where we could help find secure underground parking, fix flats, help exchange old Krypto locks, et cetera.

Operator, thats crazy! but awesome. to school and back for me is about 30kms, can do it in under hour an and a half, dang uphills...

Shiz - check the goon meet board!

All past attempts to start a roadie club at UofT have failed, but I think we could do pull it off next year. I've talked to a few guys (including the VP) in the MTB club and they may join with us for a few rides. Moreover, they're out best bet for support on this. SAC isn't handing out much club money this year, but I think we should make a concerted effort come this spring. The real challenge is going to be finding enough regular members to warrant official club status. I was thinking we could run a few free clinics on things like basic bike maintenance and how to commute safely to UofT. SAC (being so left-leaning) will eat this up and I'm glad to host either event. SAC would even help us promote these events and they would go a long way to demonstrating our legitimacy. I'm totally committed to getting a UofT road club up and running next year!

Failing that, we could start a commuter club, where we could help find secure underground parking, fix flats, help exchange old Krypto locks, et cetera.

So that means you'll join us for a ride next Sat? (Shiz, qqy, skyelo, me?)

I'm still rooting for a roadie club, something akin to the TBN, with weekend rides.

you talkin to me operator? where you guys riding to? i wanna ride i wanna ride i wanna ride

you talkin to me operator? where you guys riding to? i wanna ride i wanna ride i wanna ride

That includes you, it'd be great to have 5 guys.

itd almost be a peloton!

what about tomorow?

i sent you an email operator... you guys have to show me how to stay still on my bike without falling over

Why don't you losers take it offline. your pathetic attempts at arranging some lame half assed wimpy ride don't belong in the forums.

I'm down like a clown. ggy, I recently got banned from SA for clicking on a malicious link by mistake, which subversively posted an autoban thread.. haven't been able to read the forums since (they won't restore my account and I'm not feeding them more money). I'm going on a 90km fixed gear ride tomorrow with some dudes I never met, weather permitting. Hands permitting too; I was tooling around on my friends bmx and bailed onto my hands, spraining my wrists. Then later on in the day I was doing track stands and bailed again onto my hands... man.. my wrists are freaking killing me. Anyways, I'm rambling.

Shiz - damn, that sucks. I hope that wasn't a link from FYAD. Regardless, we're have a small gathering at my place sometime soon. It's just gonna be an gaming/video meet, no going out somewhere lame. I'll email you details. I'm also running a strict invite only policy to prevent a few people from showing up (esp. Kitarner after his goatse impersonation).

Operator - I'm more than glad to ride with you guys, but what's the pace going to be and what's the distance/destination? I'd happily lead a ride along the waterfront and over to St. Catherines if you're interested. What kinds of gearing are you guys using (fixies?)? I'm geared up for winter, but Saturday looks very nice (~18*C). There's a good chance of rain, so maybe Sunday would be better?

Shiz - damn, that sucks. I hope that wasn't a link from FYAD. Regardless, we're have a small gathering at my place sometime soon. It's just gonna be an gaming/video meet, no going out somewhere lame. I'll email you details. I'm also running a strict invite only policy to prevent a few people from showing up (esp. Kitarner after his goatse impersonation).

Operator - I'm more than glad to ride with you guys, but what's the pace going to be and what's the distance/destination? I'd happily lead a ride along the waterfront and over to St. Catherines if you're interested. What kinds of gearing are you guys using (fixies?)? I'm geared up for winter, but Saturday looks very nice (~18*C). There's a good chance of rain, so maybe Sunday would be better?

I was just thinking for a short ride like... 20-30k's from St. George subway station to the spit and back. Or for a longer one with a nice crappy hill (thanks Shiz :D), north to Sunnybrook park from riverdale park. That would be breaking 50k. The pace should be nice an leisurely ride like averaging 25kph and less. It's a test run and no one is going to be zooming at TDF speeds.

I'm on an old road bike myself.

i sent you an email operator... you guys have to show me how to stay still on my bike without falling over

Never got email :/ Might have gotten lost in the spam. Check this thread for updates.

Sounds fun - I'll bring my commuting/touring bike and not the racer. I can't confirm that I'll be able to make it, but I'll probably be studying at UofT on Sat. Can meet up with you guys afterward.

ggy, email me at shiznaz(at)rogers.com
I'm actually living with another goon right now, who happens to be a class act. He's taking a year off from going to Mac, and working in the city.
I have a feeling you live pretty close to me. We are in the Bathurst & Bloor area.

Oh and I figured out what that noise was, it wasn't my keys. The BB was shot (pitted to hell). Had it replaced at the LBS on Friday when incidentally I hit the back of a car.

yall can email me at skyelo@gmail.com. Are we up for saturday or sunday or friday? Oh and what about Critical Mass? Any takers?
And if anybody wants a gmail account they can email me.

peace

okay I will take that, its my weekend off, where, when will you ride, I live just at Davisville, will forrego the donut ride, just to ride with you guys, how's that...

email em, at oguasch2846@sympatico.ca

I'm scheduling it at cancelled.

Edited: Crappy rain.

I'll have to let you know about that one. My mother is in from France for the week and she is leaving Sunday, so I might have to spend the day with her Saturday...