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somnambulant
09-20-06, 08:35 AM
When's the first one? I'm kind of excited to try it out. Do I need a license to race these?
Yes, but I think you can likely pick up a day-license.. that's what I used to do for my occasional mtn bike races back in the day, anyway.
edit: whoops.. didn't see keith's response.
I almost hope never to reach my top road bike speed ever again (95km/hr) as it was one of the scariest, most thrilling, white knuckle rides of my life. Keith is battling the dreaded cold. He gave my daughter one of his old disk golf disks.
hah.. yeah, I realize my top roadbike speed is pretty lame (especially since I've done 50+ offroad on a rigid mtn bike).. there aren't any long enough hills in the GTA. :D
cavernmech
09-20-06, 08:42 AM
That would be amazing. I can help with gas, beer etc. You in the shop this weekend at all, or evenings? I'd like to order that IRO frame. Must build bike..... I have been getting out of here right at 6 the last few days as I am fighting the sickness. I will be around on Saturday tho. Ordering the IRO wont be a prob as long as he gets the order before the 1st of Oct. Waiting on the raffle winners to do an order....realistically mid next week.
darkmother
09-20-06, 08:54 AM
Ordering the IRO wont be a prob as long as he gets the order before the 1st of Oct. Waiting on the raffle winners to do an order....realistically mid next week.
Ok, no big rush. I'll stop by after the tour d'onut on Saturday and see if you are around. Unless I get 3 flats in a row like last time, use my last patch, and have to fill my tire with water from a puddle one pump barrel at a time so I can ride the last 20 km home like last week. Where is this bad karma coming from??
TRaffic Jammer
09-20-06, 09:07 AM
Wes....I'm not laming on your top speed at all. All speeds are relative....
somnambulant
09-20-06, 09:12 AM
Wes....I'm not laming on your top speed at all. All speeds are relative....
It's ok.. the 58 year old heart-attack survivor I was riding with hit a top speed about 2km/h less than me. It was lame. :)
Ok, no big rush. I'll stop by after the tour d'onut on Saturday and see if you are around. Unless I get 3 flats in a row like last time, use my last patch, and have to fill my tire with water from a puddle one pump barrel at a time so I can ride the last 20 km home like last week. Where is this bad karma coming from??
Worst. Episode. Evar.
gokiburi
09-20-06, 09:22 AM
re: cecil yates, here's another one a little ways down the page
http://www.bobkestrut.com/2004/08/
the nyc critical mass account is pretty mind-blowing as well. not sure what i'd do if that happened in toronto. f,uck.. they were arresting pedestrians?!!?!!
jeremywhitehorn
09-20-06, 10:35 AM
Speaking of which, I have full intention to do some mtn bike enduro races next year... team toronto bike forums? ;)
i'm too out of shape but i'll come and cook.
somnambulant
09-20-06, 10:38 AM
i'm too out of shape but i'll come and cook.
noice..
so, when are we going to do this single-malt tasting session? I'll volunteer my apartment and my own cooking skeelz for some tasty tastiness.
jeremywhitehorn
09-20-06, 10:51 AM
noice..
so, when are we going to do this single-malt tasting session? I'll volunteer my apartment and my own cooking skeelz for some tasty tastiness.
you name a date and a time and i'll show with single malt in hand.
duppy.conqueror
09-20-06, 10:56 AM
this ***** looks fun man...outdoor keirin... no track necessary...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXLztDXa20I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQUwJJxuvpQ
TRaffic Jammer
09-20-06, 11:04 AM
^^^:lol:^^^ We still have to have that track night.... where was it in the East again?
Wes... what's the Enduro format? I wouldn't mind trying a race or three in the next year.
I'll need to be baby stepped through racing. Can offer up some kitchen skillz as well.
somnambulant
09-20-06, 11:37 AM
^^^:lol:^^^ We still have to have that track night.... where was it in the East again?
Wes... what's the Enduro format? I wouldn't mind trying a race or three in the next year.
I'll need to be baby stepped through racing. Can offer up some kitchen skillz as well.
I've never raced one, so I don't know! I think with a team of 4-6 people is a lovely mix of beer drinkin' and riding.. :) Cavernmech/Darkmother/Kaibot have (I think) all raced them before, so they're probably more knowledgable.
And yeah, what ever happened to the running track idea? Let's do it!
cavernmech
09-20-06, 11:55 AM
I've never raced one, so I don't know! I think with a team of 4-6 people is a lovely mix of beer drinkin' and riding.. :) Cavernmech/Darkmother/Kaibot have (I think) all raced them before, so they're probably more knowledgable.
And yeah, what ever happened to the running track idea? Let's do it!
I was on a 10 person team this year and I would definately like to be on a smaller one next time...not enuf laps available. With a little effort on our parts we could shurely come up with a few sponsors to cover the costs of the team...perhaps some jerseys. I think 6 would be perfect. That way everyone gets a night lap also. Night laps are the *****!
darkmother
09-20-06, 11:56 AM
I've never raced one, so I don't know! I think with a team of 4-6 people is a lovely mix of beer drinkin' and riding.. :) Cavernmech/Darkmother/Kaibot have (I think) all raced them before, so they're probably more knowledgable.
The mountain bike relay races are really fun, they are only as competative as you want them to be. As the number of riders/team goes up, the amount of beer consumption/rider increases exponentially. We should put together a team, doesn't have to be super hardcore.
cavernmech
09-20-06, 11:57 AM
you name a date and a time and i'll show with single malt in hand.
I have 2 on hand to contribute. Has to be a Fri or Sat tho....dont want to work the day after.;)
darkmother
09-20-06, 11:59 AM
I was on a 10 person team this year and I would definately like to be on a smaller one next time...not enuf laps available. With a little effort on our parts we could shurely come up with a few sponsors to cover the costs of the team...perhaps some jerseys. I think 6 would be perfect. That way everyone gets a night lap also. Night laps are the *****!
Yeah, a 10 person team is way too much sitting around. 6 would be nice, probably 4 laps per person. I'd love to do it-I'll even bust it single speed to keep it on topic.
cavernmech
09-20-06, 12:02 PM
Yeah, a 10 person team is way too much sitting around. 6 would be nice, probably 4 laps per person. I'd love to do it-I'll even bust it single speed to keep it on topic.
I will say that an effort to get a corporate site is worthwhile....water tap and hydro on site. Makes it wayyy easier.
somnambulant
09-20-06, 12:16 PM
word. Well, I'm definitely in for doing a team thing if we can get enough peeps. Sounds like we have 4 people already somewhat interested just since I mentioned it this morning.
keith: now price me up a single-speed misfit 29er with a suspension fork of some sort.. Or, at least just the frameset. I know you mentioned them before.. also: a test-ride would be nice. :P
Offhoff
09-20-06, 12:33 PM
I'll ride if I can find a bike to ride it on. Night laps sound wicked.
duppy.conqueror
09-20-06, 12:41 PM
I'll ride if I can find a bike to ride it on. Night laps sound wicked.
sounds fun...maybe Ill borrow marlons mtn bike for that one...or I can show up for moral support since im prolly way too outta shape ;)
Ill Mitch
09-20-06, 12:56 PM
With a little effort on our parts we could shurely come up with a few sponsors to cover the costs of the team...perhaps some jerseys. I think 6 would be perfect. That way everyone gets a night lap also. Night laps are the *****!
I'm definately down for doing this, it'd be sweet.
And I'm also down for some running track riding somewhere around the city.
somnambulant
09-20-06, 12:59 PM
way too outta shape
Well then, what better way to justify a weekend of drinkin' beer in the woods? :)
cavernmech
09-20-06, 01:01 PM
Well then, what better way to justify a weekend of drinkin' beer in the woods? :)
Snipe Hunting?
TRaffic Jammer
09-20-06, 01:08 PM
Sounds fun....I'm not well geared for lights, night laps are BLACK. I'm interested though, I can do dusk and dawn lappies (OR MAYBE borrow my buds lights) :lol: hmm I wonder if The Star wants to sponsor a team.
Where was that nice track near O'Conner? It's here somewhere in the pages of the past in this the most impressive of threads. Keith wanna go at the last 100m ? :lol:
operator
09-20-06, 01:16 PM
35 watts!
somnambulant
09-20-06, 01:26 PM
Snipe Hunting?
not unless sitting around on your arse balances out the beer drinkin'.. :P
darkmother
09-20-06, 01:42 PM
not unless sitting around on your arse balances out the beer drinkin'.. :P
But it does. Doesn't it?
somnambulant
09-20-06, 01:52 PM
But it does. Doesn't it?
Only if you really believe in it. :D
darkmother
09-20-06, 02:01 PM
Sounds fun....I'm not well geared for lights, night laps are BLACK. I'm interested though, I can do dusk and dawn lappies (OR MAYBE borrow my buds lights) :lol: hmm I wonder if The Star wants to sponsor a team.
I'm sure you can borrow someone's lights-if you are a real masochist I'll let you use mine...I take no responsibility for your safety though-probably better to ride with a penlight clenched between your teeth.
cavernmech
09-20-06, 02:04 PM
I'm sure you can borrow someone's lights-if you are a real masochist I'll let you use mine...I take no responsibility for your safety though-probably better to ride with a penlight clenched between your teeth.
If any of you are looking for light systems I will keep my eye out for end of season closeouts from my suppliers. I got my 20 watt system (more than sufficient for night riding) for $50 on closeout last year. If I come across anything I will post up.
operator
09-20-06, 02:09 PM
I got my 20 watt system (more than sufficient for night riding) for $50 on closeout last year.
Did those come with rechargeable nimhs? !!
somnambulant
09-20-06, 02:17 PM
If any of you are looking for light systems I will keep my eye out for end of season closeouts from my suppliers. I got my 20 watt system (more than sufficient for night riding) for $50 on closeout last year. If I come across anything I will post up.
yes plz.
operator
09-20-06, 02:25 PM
yes plz.
no it's mine
Offhoff
09-20-06, 02:27 PM
Please do Keith I've been looking for a good lighting system to rig to a street luge for awhile. Snake Road in Burlington is heat during the day and unlit at night which is so unfortunate, its one of the nicest hills around Toronto.
cavernmech
09-20-06, 02:32 PM
Did those come with rechargeable nimhs? !!
Yeah...I get 3 plus hours on full burn. It is a cheesy charger tho...but for $50 I aint complainin.
TRaffic Jammer
09-20-06, 02:37 PM
oh yes please to possible close outs on lights.....any electrical engineers... U of T folks any Elc. eNg. buds we can conscript?
Offhoff that MTL skate vid was wack...totally down the face of Mtl Royal we used to rip with plastic glued to our gloves with.
operator
09-20-06, 02:52 PM
Yeah...I get 3 plus hours on full burn. It is a cheesy charger tho...but for $50 I aint complainin.
I will definitley get one of those if they are any closeouts. Sign me up!
U of T folks any Elc. eNg. buds we can conscript?
My sisters bf is UT EE.
TRaffic Jammer
09-20-06, 02:56 PM
I will definitley get one of those if they are any closeouts. Sign me up!
My sisters bf is UT EE.
See how easy he thinks it is to use a motorcycle head light with a portable/rechargable 12v system.
Ill Mitch
09-20-06, 03:34 PM
Yes for cheap quality lights :D
jet sanchEz
09-20-06, 06:35 PM
Does anyone know where I could get one of those little bags that fit under the rear of your seat? Kinda like this one; MEC maybe?
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/ifticr-side1.jpg
operator
09-20-06, 06:41 PM
Yeah, mecs got them.
eyefloater
09-20-06, 07:02 PM
Does anyone know where I could get one of those little bags that fit under the rear of your seat? Kinda like this one; MEC maybe?
Urbane has a ****tonne, but maybe Keith over at Cavern has some too.
operator
09-20-06, 07:12 PM
I'm running the Topeak wedge which Cavern has. It's nice and durable, only wished it was waterproof.
My sisters bf is UT EE.
You have a sister?
RE: the single malt ride, I have some Laphroig, Glenmorangie Cellar 13, and some A'bunadh that I could contribute.
operator
09-20-06, 08:49 PM
Yes, malt = available at LCBO? And also cavit8, Friday stuff swap?
duppy.conqueror
09-21-06, 06:10 AM
Yes, malt = available at LCBO? And also cavit8, Friday stuff swap?
malt? you mean like olde english malt?
when and where is this mystical liquor filled ride happening?
cavernmech
09-21-06, 06:57 AM
You have a sister?
RE: the single malt ride, I have some Laphroig, Glenmorangie Cellar 13, and some A'bunadh that I could contribute.
Laphroig? DOH! I will bring the Laphroig and the Dalwhinnie...you bring the Cellar 13 and A'bunadh..Deal?
Also I have the lock you won in the raffle...its a beast...especially handy in these sad times of rampant bike theft.
Also Jacques got his bike back so if you see any Pista riders out there leave em alone.
jeremywhitehorn
09-21-06, 07:23 AM
Does anyone know where I could get one of those little bags that fit under the rear of your seat? Kinda like this one; MEC maybe?
i've got a model by ortlieb that i picked up at urbane. it's waterproof and has a buckle mechanism that snaps right onto your saddle rails without straps. nice design.
jeremywhitehorn
09-21-06, 07:25 AM
i have some balvenie i could bring (not quite a full bottle); if we're really doing this i might pick up some oban at the LCBO though...
Shiznaz
09-21-06, 07:35 AM
I can bring a big honking bottle of Déistineach whiskey. You guys are sure to love it!
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