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TRaffic Jammer
09-25-06, 11:59 AM
the next track combo ...does that incl. intro to racing round and round?

cavit8
09-25-06, 12:21 PM
english? lunch in the med sci building at 1? I was going to head over to flip, toss & thai. I have a red curry craving.

You'll have to clue me in to the good eats places near U of T. As it turned out, I had to jet and rob had to run up to some store that sold him a 3/32 cog instead of a 1/8 one.

As a ps, I *really* hate street car tracks. And slow moving big ass trucks that hog the right lane necessitating crossing street car tracks at shallow angles at speed. And I hate asphalt.
somnambulant
09-25-06, 12:22 PM
the next track combo ...does that incl. intro to racing round and round?

nope.. combo = level 2+3.

I think a good idea might be this:

-get a group of people together who want to do the combo AND the people who missed track 1
-everyone go out together on a saturday when there's racing
-track combo people do 2+3 in the morning
-track intro people do that in the afternoon
-everyone hang out and watch the races in the evening

I'm not sure who missed out on track 1 that want to go, however. Traffic Jammer + Ronin? Anyone else?

The race calendar is available here: http://www.forestcityvelodrome.ca/racecalendar.html. Looks like there are races every Saturday all through October, and for the first 3 weekends in November (including Worldcup trials on Nov 4).

If there's any interest in this it might be a good idea to start a seperate thread just because this one moves along a little fast to keep track of stuff directly relating to the trip.

TRaffic Jammer
09-25-06, 12:39 PM
I'm down for whatever..... shoes, pedals will travel.

OCT14 Yellow Pages Keirin Cup #1 WTF???
duppy.conqueror
09-25-06, 12:51 PM
same here...I wanna do the beginner ish...
operator
09-25-06, 02:26 PM
I'm heading over to Cavern with some beer in a bit.


english? lunch in the med sci building at 1? I was going to head over to flip, toss & thai. I have a red curry craving.

yer, we were just meeting there. Maybe next time cavit8 has time we go somewhere in Kensington for lunch.

And i posted that when I just woke up so gimme a break. Die!!1
TRaffic Jammer
09-25-06, 02:29 PM
I'm gonna nail some plywood up against the house to practice riding on the bank.. :lol:
duppy.conqueror
09-25-06, 02:31 PM
I'm gonna nail some plywood up against the house to practice riding on the bank.. :lol:

how you gon explain that one to wifey? ;)

is CM this friday?
TRaffic Jammer
09-25-06, 02:41 PM
Better than the halfpipe I wanted to build in the attic... :lol:
jk'ing of course.... I wanted a full pipe.
Why yes.....yes it is.
somnambulant
09-25-06, 02:52 PM
Better than the halfpipe I wanted to build in the attic...

Mmmm.. minipipe. If you build it, I will come.

ps. get your mind outta the gutter.
jeremywhitehorn
09-25-06, 02:58 PM
ha ha ha....pipes. what?
TRaffic Jammer
09-25-06, 02:59 PM
no.... mini's go big or go home!!! VERT BABY!!!!
The only mini ramp is kick/launch ramp

So..... did you guys crash at the track?
STEEKER
09-25-06, 03:44 PM
you could build a nice one off your back deck dude
Shiznaz
09-25-06, 03:49 PM
Hey look whos back!
TRaffic Jammer
09-25-06, 04:07 PM
naw I wanted an indoor one....in the house....hmm maybe banks in the living room...:lol:
WB Steeker!!!!. Hey how long is the drive to the track?
STEEKER
09-25-06, 04:08 PM
Hey look whos back!
was lurking and watching:)
cavernmech
09-25-06, 04:10 PM
was lurking and watching:)
Perhaps a name change from Steeker to Stalker is in order then? :D
STEEKER
09-25-06, 04:15 PM
Perhaps a name change from Steeker to Stalker is in order then? :D
well Shiznaz is single now, [ EDIT] actually I have been following alot of you around town :-P
operator
09-25-06, 05:44 PM
ha ha ha....pipes. what?

pipes ftw
somnambulant
09-25-06, 07:38 PM
no.... mini's go big or go home!!! VERT BABY!!!!
The only mini ramp is kick/launch ramp

Sorry.. I read "attic" and didn't assume "fullsize vert ramp". :P
jeremywhitehorn
09-25-06, 08:10 PM
Sorry.. I read "attic" and didn't assume "fullsize vert ramp". :P
maybe he means "roof".
Danhalen
09-25-06, 09:23 PM
I'd love to go and check out the velodrome! Slight problem though... I don't have a track bike :( Do they have rentals?
eyefloater
09-25-06, 09:58 PM
Yep, KHS Flite 100s ... rental fee is $10 or $15.
operator
09-25-06, 10:08 PM
524=not very easy to die
eyefloater
09-25-06, 10:09 PM
I can't wait until this thread reaches the page of the Beast.
cavit8
09-25-06, 10:33 PM
I can't wait until this thread reaches the page of the Beast.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=1615373&postcount=666
TRaffic Jammer
09-26-06, 05:48 AM
:lol: Well there really won't be any full or mini skate elements being built on/in my house. :lol: Flights of fancy they are, I simply don't skate anymore as the slightest mishap sends my in for surgury, I'll pass. CEpt maybe to try the luging...heehee I'm on late shiftish this week so CM is doubtful, and the alleycat is that on the actual Halloween?
cavernmech
09-26-06, 06:36 AM
:lol: Well there really won't be any full or mini skate elements being built on/in my house. :lol: Flights of fancy they are, I simply don't skate anymore as the slightest mishap sends my in for surgury, I'll pass. CEpt maybe to try the luging...heehee I'm on late shiftish this week so CM is doubtful, and the alleycat is that on the actual Halloween?
I am hearing the Tues evening. Whos racing in costume?
eyefloater
09-26-06, 06:56 AM
Tuesday night alleycat? Interesting.

Keith, can I swing by today to get a bmx freewheel removed from a hub? It needs a Park FR-6 (big 4-prong) which I don't have.
TRaffic Jammer
09-26-06, 07:06 AM
hmmm the actual day of Halloween could prove to be tricky..midnight is it?
darkmother
09-26-06, 07:31 AM
Someone has worked their mojo and cursed me....Steeker? So many flats.... This morning, pinch flat on a big bolt lying in the road. Spare tube mysteriously has a big hole in it. Luckily I found a picnic bench in the sun for some lesurely patchwork.
cavernmech
09-26-06, 07:35 AM
Tuesday night alleycat? Interesting.

Keith, can I swing by today to get a bmx freewheel removed from a hub? It needs a Park FR-6 (big 4-prong) which I don't have.
The Halloween race is confirmed for Tuesday night. Don't have the confirmed time but I would assume the start will be some time around 9ish. Gettin my racin costume together.
I can get that freewheel off for you but some hubs require some disassembly to get em off. Bring it by.
eyefloater
09-26-06, 07:37 AM
Hahaha, okay ... so I just had my "wake up" music playing (ie. Sepultura - Born Stubborn). Unfortunately, iTunes was on random so with the volume cranked all the way I suddenly get Phill Collins - Two Hearts blaring out the 5.1.

Yes, I like Phil Collins. That mother****er OWNED the 80s.

**** off and die, Rob. I'll cut you.
ronin2046
09-26-06, 08:19 AM
Okey, who wants to do lunch today?
somnambulant
09-26-06, 09:03 AM
lunch good. I like lunch.
operator
09-26-06, 09:07 AM
lunch good. I like lunch.

time
duppy.conqueror
09-26-06, 09:07 AM
cant do lunch....Im gettin burrito boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyz!!

yo kool keith...I gots yo movie...will ride by after lunch and drop it off!
Shiznaz
09-26-06, 09:09 AM
If you guys ever feel like getting lunch at st. lawrence market let me know as it is 'in my hood' per-se. I don't take trhe bike out during lunch much because it means I need to get changed an extra 2 times and carry my bike in and out of the basement which is annoying. Still I've been known to do it...
operator
09-26-06, 09:13 AM
Yo, $20 rear hubs formula?

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=85&subcategory=1107&brand=&sku=12032&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat:%20Freehubs/Rear%20Hubs

Buy now?
ronin2046
09-26-06, 09:19 AM
lunch good. I like lunch.


How about 1230 @ Flip Toss Thai, unless u already went yesterday.

Then how about Pho @ Spadina and Nassau, I think...
gokiburi
09-26-06, 09:27 AM
How about 1230 @ Flip Toss Thai, unless u already went yesterday.

Then how about Pho @ Spadina and Nassau, I think...


i think there is a pho place there. but if you mean pho hung, the smiling cow, it's at spadina/st.andrew. their jackfruit shakes alone are worth the visit... and they've got the best noodles imho.
somnambulant
09-26-06, 09:30 AM
How about 1230 @ Flip Toss Thai, unless u already went yesterday.

Then how about Pho @ Spadina and Nassau, I think...

yeah, I went to f/t/t yesterday. Pho sounds good. I'll just meet you at that corner around 12:30.
ronin2046
09-26-06, 09:31 AM
yeah, I went to f/t/t yesterday. Pho sounds good. I'll just meet you at that corner around 12:30.


Coolio...
duppy.conqueror
09-26-06, 09:32 AM
Yo, $20 rear hubs formula?

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=85&subcategory=1107&brand=&sku=12032&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat:%20Freehubs/Rear%20Hubs

Buy now?

Yo operator dont know if you saw this thread

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=231884
jeremywhitehorn
09-26-06, 09:42 AM
i heard through the gravevine that McBride cycles is going out of business and they're having a liquidation sale so if you need cheap stuff i'd suggest dropping by soon as the sale starts today at 10. i don't know the exact adress but they are on dundas west past keele.

and yes they also sell motorcycles.

shiz - if you ever want to hit the market for an early lunch let me know. my day here starts at around 7:30 so i'm often lunching (if at all) before noon.
ronin2046
09-26-06, 09:42 AM
yeah, I went to f/t/t yesterday. Pho sounds good. I'll just meet you at that corner around 12:30.

How about 1pm? I think Rob wants to go too.

If not, 1230pm is still good for me.
cavernmech
09-26-06, 09:44 AM
FYI. For all the bargain hunters out there....McBrides Cycle has gone tits up and they are selling everything in the store at minimum 40% off. There are many worthwhile deals there if you care to make the trip.
operator
09-26-06, 09:45 AM
Yo operator dont know if you saw this thread

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=231884

That's exactly what I saw :) Trying to figure out if should place individual orders to go under tax/customs limit or place a large order with everyone that wants in but then get ****ed with fedex brokerages.


McBrides Cycle

I'm ****ing there. Thanks for the tips.
duppy.conqueror
09-26-06, 09:48 AM
McBrides Cycle

where is that place?
ronin2046
09-26-06, 09:52 AM
where is that place?

Not sure. But I'm gonna head there today.

2797 Dundas Steet West