Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Go buy it?
not enough cash I used most of it getting the tooth broken and pulled out:cry: but I have done two fixed rides so far

Aw man, no insurance? That blows.

not enough cash I used most of it getting the tooth broken and pulled out:cry: but I have done two fixed rides so far

Just don't spit too hard for a few days. Don't want to get "dry-socket"

http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/634/b2a/634b2afc-f801-4d4d-a196-ca637d2a0077

note: this is not my mouth

I don't think the Mayor of Toronto can do anything about cyclists deaths in Mississauga and Brampton (3 of the 5 cyclists killed in 2006 were in Peel Region)

Truer words were never spoken, I was so pissed off yesterday as to transcend borders... :lol:
I got an actual reply from a councillor that mentioned the subject matter and even contained a spelling mistake. He ACTUALLY read it and says he's passed it off to the chair of some blah blah blah.

Now I will inundate him with requests for access to the committee. Oh yes.....

I noticed on the top tube of the Fuji "track"s the word track was totally in the Courier font, had to have been a manufacturing error. Nobody uses that font for ANYTHING. Still wanting one.

This from the toronto.ca website:

Does the demerit point system apply to cycling offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)? In a word, NO. But does it happen? Yes, it can. Here's how it works. Cyclists and motorists can be charged under the HTA, with similar fines applying to both ($90 for most infractions).

Section 56 of the HTA allows the province to cancel or suspend drivers' licenses through a demerit point system. However, this applies only to infractions committed while driving a motor vehicle or streetcar. In order to avoid demerit points inadvertently being assigned to your drivers license for an infraction committed on your bicycle, the following must occur:

* The police officer laying the charge must write "bicycle" in the vehicle type box on the Provincial Offenses Notice.
* If you go to court, the courts must indicate "bicycle" in the vehicle type box on the conviction notice.

If the Provincial Offenses Notice or the conviction notice is received by the Ministry of Transportation without the "bicycle" designation, demerit points will be assigned to the driving record of the individual. If this happens, call the Driver Improvement Office at 416-235-1086 to have the error corrected. Better still, follow the rules and you won't get a ticket in the first place.

The careless driving ticket is pretty much the highest cost ticket there is. If he goes to court he can probably cop to a speeding ticket if the cop shows.
i'm gonna go out on a limb and say the cop doe not show. He knows careless will never stick and is just being a (typical) power tripping a$$.

There are ton's of places to train down here why don't you come to the Beach and try our hills and there is the spit and bluffers park too
Sure there is a ton of hill's but real training means being able to go steady...no stopping...for extended periods of time. Even a cross race...which is about the fastest time wise....takes at least 50 minutes. Where can you go hard for 50 minutes non-stop in Toronto?

Hey 32flavours, I find a nice frame option for you if you're thinking about upgrading:

http://cgi.ebay.com/06-LOOK-ATHENA-TRACK-FRAME-496-brand-new-NR_W0QQitemZ7239107016QQcategoryZ98084QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thats an awesome deal considering that frame is $10,000CAD!! full retail. Thats like half price almost. SCORES!!

fit riders between 5' 6" - 5' 10"???
Isn't that most of us. That doesn't sound extra small.

fit riders between 5' 6" - 5' 10"???
Isn't that most of us. That doesn't sound extra small.

http://www.lookcycle.com/v2/anglais/catalogue/2006/geom.php (bottom of the page)

whats that floater?

Geometry for the Look track bike in question.

Alright, so the next step for track day: when??

I know we've had a couple of "not yet" type requests, which is totally fine.

Cavernmech: how's your schedule work for this sort of thing? Will you just get one of your peeps to hold down the fort?

Track 1 is every Saturday from 2-4, and we apparently need to pre-reg. If we want to stay for the evening races there are NO races on May 20, June 10, and June 24.

ps. damn, I wish this place was like half as far, since Track 2, 3, and 4 are all on weeknights... as well as the Rec times.

Sure there is a ton of hill's but real training means being able to go steady...no stopping...for extended periods of time. Even a cross race...which is about the fastest time wise....takes at least 50 minutes. Where can you go hard for 50 minutes non-stop in Toronto?

I assume you mean without doing laps around the Ex. :)

smarty...

I picked up this disk
Streetlight Manifesto (i loved the name)
Everything Goes Numb
what a great disk

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetlight_Manifesto ??

A woman I work with just saw me on the Forest City webpage and said that a friend of hers does track racing and she's nearly sure she races somewhere in the GTA. Is it possible there's a private track somewhere? She said it's not in the core, but maybe in Mississauga or something. I asked her to find out more.

Alright, so the next step for track day: when??

I know we've had a couple of "not yet" type requests, which is totally fine.

Cavernmech: how's your schedule work for this sort of thing? Will you just get one of your peeps to hold down the fort?

Track 1 is every Saturday from 2-4, and we apparently need to pre-reg. If we want to stay for the evening races there are NO races on May 20, June 10, and June 24.

ps. damn, I wish this place was like half as far, since Track 2, 3, and 4 are all on weeknights... as well as the Rec times.
My weekend sked is pretty much centered around mtn bike racing right now. After this weekend May is pretty much open...in June the weekends of 3/4 and 24/25 I am racing. Any other weekends are good for me. Is there any possibility that we could do a LTR 1 and 2 in one day? I thought they did offer a one day course with both LTR 1 and 2 in the same day. If we are a big enuf group they might be willing to accomodate us with a extended one day type of thing. As for spectating....I will be honest with you and say after about an hour of watching guys go around in circles it gets a little tired. I LOVE watching but perhaps if we plan on a day with no racing...and we have a decent sized group...we can get in more riding. Just a thought.

Word to that I'm in for taking over the joint.
I'm going to stop talkin' now :lol:, I need to go get my shoes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetlight_Manifesto ??

A woman I work with just saw me on the Forest City webpage and said that a friend of hers does track racing and she's nearly sure she races somewhere in the GTA. Is it possible there's a private track somewhere? She said it's not in the core, but maybe in Mississauga or something. I asked her to find out more.
there is a private oval track in an old wharehouse on the lakefront

there is a private oval track in an old wharehouse on the lakefront
not enough details......you holding out on us?

not enough details......you holding out on us?
Yuppers I am holding out :p and see'ing Cavit8 was the only one to come on some rides with me he's the only one I'll take to the track:)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetlight_Manifesto ??

A woman I work with just saw me on the Forest City webpage and said that a friend of hers does track racing and she's nearly sure she races somewhere in the GTA. Is it possible there's a private track somewhere? She said it's not in the core, but maybe in Mississauga or something. I asked her to find out more.

there is an outdoor track in delhi which is about halfway to london (nearer to tilsonburg) but it is not in great shape.

there is a private oval track in an old wharehouse on the lakefront

private track? we'll have to make friend with this lucky owner...

I bet STEEKER is just messing with us

there is a private oval track in an old wharehouse on the lakefront
Hell I'll even let you pull me to work.... :lol:
Cough it up!!!!

naw too late I asked you lot for over a week to come on rides and you did'nt onlyCavit8 came out so naa naaa

this link has a thread of its own but in case you guys missed it:

http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/

mostly italian frames. a wealth of info for the more obscure italian builders too. amazing!

ahh, which reminds me.................:rolleyes:

You know what they say about the middle-aged-man-who-cried-wolf?

that's right I don't even believe there is a track ..... :lol:

there is an outdoor track in delhi which is about halfway to london (nearer to tilsonburg) but it is not in great shape.
Horrendous would be a better description. We used to go down there and camp in the infield for the weekend.....good times. It is a shame really...it is a nice track to ride when it isn't full of grass filled cracks. There has been talk of resurfacing but at $50k plus it hasn't moved forward.

what kinda surface is that for 50large?

paving is big money! 50k sounds about right, if not a little cheap.

Yuppers I am holding out :p and see'ing Cavit8 was the only one to come on some rides with me he's the only one I'll take to the track:)
Looks like the price of track bikes has just gone up dramatically:D really tho...that's not very bike forumy of you to hold out like that....unless it's just bull. hey cavit8....make sure to NOT tell anyone where that track is nudge nudge wink wink.

paving is big money! 50k sounds about right, if not a little cheap.
yeah...plus it's not just a regular level paving job....how do you pave on a 30 degree angle anyway?

Hell I'll even let you pull me to work.... :lol:
Cough it up!!!!

LOL

yeah...plus it's not just a regular level paving job....how do you pave on a 30 degree angle anyway?

Skateboards with steelies.. :lol:

Thanks for that link gokiburi, totally rad.
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/7965/50smotorpacing7vh.jpg
check out the fork and the crank ring.
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/4100/pogliaghibrochure099fc.jpg

naw too late I asked you lot for over a week to come on rides and you did'nt onlyCavit8 came out so naa naaa
Yer so dead after school....behind the portables....3:15 sharp....be there!

This is a a proper crank:D

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT after school Cavern-man is gonna thump Steeker....pass it on
What's the tooth count on that bad boy you think?
I counted about 21-22 in 90degrees, that's a 80-88 tooth rings kids

Yer so dead after school....behind the portables....3:15 sharp....be there!
neener neener :p my sister will punch you out:D

Skateboards with steelies.. :lol:

Thanks for that link gokiburi, totally rad.
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/7965/50smotorpacing7vh.jpg
check out the fork and the crank ring.
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/4100/pogliaghibrochure099fc.jpg
Crazy derny racing freaks! They make the forks backwards so you can tuck right in behind the derny.is that coming off the bars tho? looks like a brake cable or something but we know better.

Are there any rims like deep v's in profile? Looking for something 30mm+ preferably 50mm that aren't impossible to find locally/online at outrageous prices.

No "lightweight" carbon rims k thx.


Edit: The chainset is the size of the guys wheels jeeze.

I think I have found my image for the Toronto Fixed Riders Group flyer.
Is that the name?

Cavernmech & somnambulant have the transport so when ever for me. I can cancel anything (not that i have anything to cancel)
Looks like we need to do level 1 so it needs to be a Saturday & if there races or not doesn’t matter to me but would be cool if there was so long as we can get out there and have some fun.
Cheers
If i can bring my bike i will but will happily rent & happy to help with gas

I think I have found my image for the Toronto Fixed Riders Group flyer.
Is that the name?

As in us on BikeForms?

As in us on BikeForms?
Yes or am I confusing another street gang of fixed riders......http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4575/westsidestory5et.jpg


Subject: Info....


Hello Mr Good:

I'm enquiring as to whether or not you have the capability to accommodate a
bunch of riders bussing in from Toronto to ride your wonderful track.
We're a bunch of friends in Toronto that love all forms of cycling, and
most
are fixie riders here in the city.

We have a variety of skill levels from racers to velo newbies, so I know
some introduction to the track will be required. I can't speak of numbers
of
scheduling as of yet, but I'm trying to figure out how many people can
realistically fill a session. We'd love to be a party as it were.

Any information you can supply me would be wonderful.
Thank-you.

Andrew Mills


Hi Andrew, we can accomodate up to 20 riders in a session. Fee is $20 for
the session (usually 2hours min.) and $10.00 bike rental. Look at the
calander on the site pick a Saturday that has racing at night and make
arrangements to come on down and have a "Blast"

Just let us know the numbers and date.
rg

Yes or am I confusing another street gang of fixed

Sounds awfully close to the Toronto Fixed Group.

Oh ya i remember you posting that.

Toronto Fixed i like, Toronto fixed riders group not so sure imho.

Bikeforums gangstas?

Yea it was Toronto Fixed and Single Speed..... somethin'.....
You think I can find it now?.... dang.
For the day/evening at the Toronto track up near O'conner