Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed
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STEEKER
06-24-06, 06:26 PM
I'm going to be throwing condoms off the ASAAP float during the parade tomorrow. Come see me!
Promise to throw your Bra and I will show up:D .......................................... Edit , rides tonight??
sweep242
06-24-06, 06:53 PM
The hairshirt is tomorrow......
Gotta wake up at 4 30 a.m.
oh mann.
Oh man is right 322k in a day not me! Pleasure through pain! Do it up, good luck.
Cheers
32flavours
06-24-06, 06:53 PM
Busy. Mayhaps tomorrow evening. Anyone?
Ill Mitch
06-24-06, 07:04 PM
The hairshirt is tomorrow......
Gotta wake up at 4 30 a.m.
oh mann.
gonna be sweet
I'm nervous and exited at the same time
sweep242
06-24-06, 07:24 PM
gonna be sweet
I'm nervous and exited at the same time
You are doing this as well? Holy crap
“Gonna be sweet” for the first 100k not sure after that!
Cheers
STEEKER
06-24-06, 07:36 PM
The hairshirt on a Fixie you two rule .. I'll buy ya's a nice cold Stout
somnambulant
06-24-06, 07:47 PM
Ride to frisbee golf. I don't think there will be any Pride festivities goin on out there tomorrow? What do you think? Pick up a few pints and head down around 12ish? Time to get in a round and a half and have some chill time. P.Ming you my cel in case you don't have it.
Sounds good. Do you have a fancy frisbee? Or just something normal? I have a cheap frisbee here from a conference, and I also have an Aerobie sport. :)
ronin2046
06-24-06, 07:51 PM
Busy. Mayhaps tomorrow evening. Anyone?
I'm down for a CV lazy sunday ride. Yeah?
Or maybe go frolfing on the island with Keith and Wes and Co.
sweep242
06-24-06, 08:00 PM
Sounds good. Do you have a fancy frisbee? Or just something normal? I have a cheap frisbee here from a conference, and I also have an Aerobie sport. :)
Frisbee golf hmm don’t you have to use led filled ones for that? Tried it once at Centennial Park i remember the disc's being heavy?
STEEKER
06-24-06, 08:06 PM
we played with regular size disc;s . more fun when your high
Frisbee golf hmm don’t you have to use led filled ones for that? Tried it once at Centennial Park i remember the disc's being heavy?
For more than you ever really wanted to know about frisbee golf (disc golf more generically) discs, checkout
golf discs http://tinyurl.com/zcax9
There's a load of different weights involved and, depending on the disc, it will have different characteristics in flight. If you're using baskets, proper discs are pretty much a must. Like steeker, I generally use my regular discs: heavies, 165 + for driving and the smaller ones for finisse appoachers, 133's or 110's depdending on wind conditions
somnambulant
06-24-06, 08:34 PM
For more than you ever really wanted to know about frisbee golf (disc golf more generically) discs, checkout
golf discs http://tinyurl.com/zcax9
There's a load of different weights involved and, depending on the disc, it will have different characteristics in flight. If you're using baskets, proper discs are pretty much a must. I don't know if there's even a real disc course in the Toronto area. Like steeker, I generally use my regular discs: heavies, 165 + for driving and the smaller ones for finisse appoachers, 133's or 110's depdending on wind conditions
yeah, I know there's different weights and such, hence my question. There's a real course out on the islands afaik.
STEEKER
06-24-06, 08:36 PM
I Fly fish in the channels near the course out there sometimes::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::BE brave let's ride to the credit river tonight.
The hairshirt on a Fixie you two rule .. I'll buy ya's a nice cold Stout
Doing it on a fixie would be pretty hardcore, but I guess I am not hardcore enough.
We will be on our dope geared bikes, the Benotto and the Cramerotti.
I don't even own a helmet so I had to take one from work today
http://www.velotique.com/images/giro-EclipseSilver.jpg
I dont even like it, but I never like any helmet I try on.
I will probably bring it back...
I'm going to be throwing condoms off the ASAAP float during the parade tomorrow. Come see me!
Awesome! I picked up a couple already today; always need more. :)
Promise to throw your Bra and I will show up:D .......................................... Edit , rides tonight??
Steeker you should've come by after the **** March; lot's of topless chicks walking around.
Joe Bent
06-24-06, 08:54 PM
Joe Bent
was that you on the Urbane fixie on lake shore?.............................Edit I picked up the water front trail mapbook , looks good for a lake run out to Pickering and Oshawa....
Not me, I'm usually on a Puch.
STEEKER
06-24-06, 08:55 PM
Awesome! I picked up a couple already today; always need more. :)
Steeker you should've come by after the **** March; lot's of topless chicks walking around. lmfaooooooo naaaaaaaaaa I would have gotten in trouble:D ladies with hairy belly's not for me
sweep242
06-24-06, 09:33 PM
FYI
So finally made it down to MEC today (4:30ish) no more park tool (witch i knew) they are now selling fitzer, but no pedal wrenches in stock. Cycle therapy (great place to get park tools) the chic convinced me on the shop one $ but very nice & beefy.
RE:Gboy that’s terrible that your buddies locked you out next time out i'll bring some eggs & we'll hit there place!
Cheers
RE:Gboy that’s terrible that your buddies locked you out next time out i'll bring some eggs & we'll hit there place!
Cheers
LOL, they're at Elm/McCaul, but their apt room doesn't face the street, but rather another apt building. I'll think of something to get them back though... :evil:
STEEKER
06-24-06, 09:43 PM
FYI
RE:Gboy that’s terrible that your buddies locked you out next time out i'll bring some eggs & we'll hit there place!
Cheers
right on I'm in for the egg's toss too let's make a fixed egg ride
ronin2046
06-24-06, 10:13 PM
Mmm... Vintage Shimano...
http://www.yellowjersey.org/sh83.html
operator
06-24-06, 10:33 PM
Yo crazy hairshirt guys. Good luck tomorrow.
jeremywhitehorn
06-24-06, 10:37 PM
it's 12:30 saturday night and i'm a teensy bit intoxicted; who is up for a ride right now? it would mean i don't have to ride off the hangover tomorrow...where are you steeker? i know you're always up for a night ride...
jeremywhitehorn
06-24-06, 11:00 PM
yes, good luck to the hairshirt lads tomorrow; this is the first year in a while that i haven't done it so make the FG/SS toronto lads proud. i've done it in about 15 hours, let's see you better that time (i'm sure you can). i'll check in with you tomorrow night.
sr20det
06-25-06, 12:02 AM
*stream of profanity*
I just experienced an almost overwhelming urge to sell off the Pake frame/wheelset and build up a new commuting bike. Steamroller is at least double butted ... I can get it for cheap and it'll fit bigass cyclocross tires in the winter.
That and I've got that 36/36 double fixed set of Formula hubs just itching to be laced up 3 leading/3 trailing.
Oh willpower, save me now.
If you don't get to using the hubs hook me up! I don't feel like placing an order for it.
and broken social scene/bloc party/fiest blew my mind.
I feel asleep in the sun waiting for the bands to come out so i'm going to peel everywhere tomorrow :(
lymbzero
06-25-06, 12:13 AM
What is a HAIRSHIRT?
and why is it named that?
sr20det
06-25-06, 12:20 AM
its some INSANE 300 or so km ride that happens once a year and its run by TBN.
and I've got no clue why its called that.
Ill Mitch
06-25-06, 02:15 AM
Just woke up for the hairshirt: http://tbn.ca/cycling/hairshirt.htm
I'm nervous, wish us luck, I'll post when I get home.
somnambulant
06-25-06, 06:46 AM
bahahaha.. wf? In case the front wheel comes off your (literal) bullhorn-equipped bike, don't get it jammed into these holes we chiseled into the street?
http://i5.tinypic.com/15mk09k.jpg
(a picture my friend took for me in Portland last night)
Maybe not the best place to post this, but it IS Toronto, so...
My store in North York is looking to hire one person, full-time or darned close to it. Wrenching ability is a plus, but mostly we need someone for the floor. We do bikes in the summer, but a lot of hockey, soccer, curling and baseball too, so someone that is into other sports would be a bonus. Oh, we need someone who can continue to work daytime hours through the winter.
If any of you know someone who might fit the bill, tell them to stop by Spokes and Sports on Avenue Rd near Wilson. PM me here if you want more info.
yes, good luck to the hairshirt lads tomorrow; this is the first year in a while that i haven't done it so make the FG/SS toronto lads proud. i've done it in about 15 hours, let's see you better that time (i'm sure you can). i'll check in with you tomorrow night.
I don't know the route of the hairshirt ride, but London to Mount Albert (~250 km) takes me a good 10 hours, so anything less than 15 hours for 325 km is really awesome!
jeremywhitehorn
06-25-06, 07:47 AM
I don't know the route of the hairshirt ride, but London to Mount Albert (~250 km) takes me a good 10 hours, so anything less than 15 hours for 325 km is really awesome!
the record for the hairshirt last year was set at 10:06; that is an insane time for a double (in miles) century.
anyone going out for a ride today?
eyefloater
06-25-06, 08:01 AM
Hairshirt, kick some ass guys - you'll do great.
NIN was one of the best shows I've seen in my life. Sweet mercy, so good.
STEEKER
06-25-06, 08:28 AM
it's 12:30 saturday night and i'm a teensy bit intoxicted; who is up for a ride right now? it would mean i don't have to ride off the hangover tomorrow...where are you steeker? i know you're always up for a night ride...
I signed off and split for the roads but tonight would be good,
lymbzero
06-25-06, 09:13 AM
bahahaha.. wf? In case the front wheel comes off your (literal) bullhorn-equipped bike, don't get it jammed into these holes we chiseled into the street?
http://i5.tinypic.com/15mk09k.jpg
(a picture my friend took for me in Portland last night)
HA! Awesome. It literally looks like the guy is getting thrown off a bull.
One time my front wheel DID actually come off.
I was riding with no skewer after it broke doing some drops.
On the ride home, my weight was the only thing keeping the wheel connected.
I went to bunny hop the curb. Silly me.
You can imagine the rest of the details.
It looks sort of like the picture.
somnambulant
06-25-06, 09:18 AM
anyone going out for a ride today?
maybe a lazy ride and some sun on the island. pm/call me if you're interested.
32flavours
06-25-06, 09:43 AM
Good luck, Mitch/Chris! I'd be down for a ride this evening if anyone's free.
ronin2046
06-25-06, 09:55 AM
Good luck, Mitch/Chris! I'd be down for a ride this evening if anyone's free.
What time?
:)
STEEKER
06-25-06, 10:53 AM
time? meet where? ride where?ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip
jeremywhitehorn
06-25-06, 11:07 AM
name a time and a place. honest ed lot at 8?
STEEKER
06-25-06, 11:33 AM
how about a central meeting place like Yong/Dundas Square?::::Edit I wonder how the Hair shirt is going in the heat /
lymbzero
06-25-06, 11:49 AM
I'm up for a ride. I'd like to go east to Little India. I want to pick up a small box of cookies. The flavor has my dying for more.
operator
06-25-06, 01:10 PM
There's a bianchi going for $65 on CL, red. It looks like it's for a giant.
STEEKER
06-25-06, 01:18 PM
Japanise candid camera show lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gNsDp2N6yM
jeremywhitehorn
06-25-06, 01:35 PM
how about a central meeting place like Yong/Dundas Square?::::Edit I wonder how the Hair shirt is going in the heat /
central meeting spot is fine.
the hairshirt is always usually hot or rainy. last year it was something like 40 degrees with the humidity, i had salt stains on my shorts and jersey when i got home. i should have gone this year, it's a great feeling when you finish...
32flavours
06-25-06, 02:24 PM
Hmm... well I can only make it if it's later, like 930ish. But if you guys want to go earlier, I'll just give one of you a call to meet up. Cool beans.
STEEKER
06-25-06, 03:24 PM
I had wayyyyyyyyy too much spice at dinner but I'll show up 8:30/9:00 at Dundas square
32flavours
06-25-06, 05:51 PM
I will hopefully be there by 9. Otherwise I'll just call one of you guys. Yay riding.
jeremywhitehorn
06-25-06, 05:56 PM
9 dundas square. be there or be...oh that joke is horrible.
steeker - japanese hidden camera shows are the best (as are game shows), much better than ours. i enjoyed muchly.
Ill Mitch
06-25-06, 06:44 PM
just had a nap and a shower after the Hairshirt. feels sooooo good to be done and non salty.
we finished in 11 hours and 40 minutes including breaks, with an average speed of 30km/h, got a pretty sweet sunburn and I can't move out of my chair without feeling sore.
but all in all it was a great ride, I had some doubts but then just forgot about everything and kept on going.
And I set the record for being the youngest rider with the fastest time :D
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