Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed
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jeremywhitehorn
01-17-07, 08:38 AM
bahahah.. that's awesome. I need to get myself a Mapei skinsuit now. ;)
nothing says sexy like colourful geometric shapes and flesh hugging spandex.
cavernmech
01-17-07, 08:48 AM
mike certainly fits the "angry man" part... keith's just a crusty bastard. ;)
Sunshine and lollipops shurely.
Our motto.." surliness and indifference are free"
operator
01-17-07, 08:54 AM
Sunshine and lollipops shurely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVgSaP85hck ?
zippered
01-17-07, 11:13 AM
CBN interview on CBC right now! "how to dress for cycling in the winter"
TRaffic Jammer
01-17-07, 11:23 AM
Keith...do you have any more of those pocket laminates?
If I wanted to laminate something of a slightly funky size, who would do 'em in the core?
cavernmech
01-17-07, 11:25 AM
Keith...do you have any more of those pocket laminates?
If I wanted to laminate something of a slightly funky size, who would do 'em in the core?
I used all the pockets i had...i still have the laminater at my place tho. its max 14 inches wide.
somnambulant
01-17-07, 11:30 AM
Keith...do you have any more of those pocket laminates?
If I wanted to laminate something of a slightly funky size, who would do 'em in the core?
I used to just pop around the corner to the PrintThree in my hood and get them to do it. *shrug*
jet sanchEz
01-17-07, 11:36 AM
Speaking of angry out of place bike people: When I was doing the United Way CN Tower climb in the fall we were all lined up for like 2 hours in the skywalk thingy. While we were waiting I noticed an angry looking guy waiting there on his own. By his expensive haircut, glasses and manicure you could tell he was a dyed in the wool suit. But he was standing around in full skin tight mapei team kit with some Asics runners on his feet. Everyone was standing around for 2 hours so we all had plenty of time to admire this guy's colourful physique and attitude.
I showed up in jeans and a T-shirt and got a lot of funny looks. There were people in front of me decked out in all their gear and they were jogging on the spot to warm up and a few of them had heart monitors on as well. I am not the fittest guy but I know that the climb is not that hard. It was very surreal.
it's freakin' dizzying, man! especially if you do the whole thing two steps at a time. how many flights was it? like 400 or something? sheesh.
I showed up in jeans and a T-shirt and got a lot of funny looks. There were people in front of me decked out in all their gear and they were jogging on the spot to warm up and a few of them had heart monitors on as well. I am not the fittest guy but I know that the climb is not that hard. It was very surreal.
I'm not sure if it's the same event, but I've seen shots of Toronto fire dept. doing it in full battle gear!
jet sanchEz
01-17-07, 11:48 AM
I'm not sure if it's the same event, but I've seen shots of Toronto fire dept. doing it in full battle gear!
That is a pretty cool idea and I suppose it would bring a lot of attention to the climb, increasing the flow of money to the United Way. I think that most people who do the climb are weekend warrior types and maybe they over-estimated how difficult it would be. Still, it isn't much of a workout at all, I don't understand why you would need a heart monitor....maybe they were dressed to impress?
TRaffic Jammer
01-17-07, 11:49 AM
what about riding down? :lol: Congrats to the climbers, I'd never be able to survive that.....
TRaffic Jammer
01-17-07, 11:50 AM
I used all the pockets i had...i still have the laminater at my place tho. its max 14 inches wide.
where'd you get your pockets baby?
operator
01-17-07, 11:51 AM
That is a pretty cool idea and I suppose it would bring a lot of attention to the climb, increasing the flow of money to the United Way. I think that most people who do the climb are weekend warrior types and maybe they over-estimated how difficult it would be. Still, it isn't much of a workout at all, I don't understand why you would need a heart monitor....maybe they were dressed to impress?
The united way is as close to being a scam as a "charitable" organization can get.
cavernmech
01-17-07, 11:54 AM
where'd you get your pockets baby?
Business Despot.
Still, it isn't much of a workout at all
I've never tried it, but it's all relative! Not much of a workout for someone who rides their bike everyday is quite different than the same workout for someone who's only regular workout involves climbing into their truck!
what about riding down? :lol: Congrats to the climbers, I'd never be able to survive that.....
I don't think I could survive the wait for the elevator to get back down! I'm not so good with lineups!
jet sanchEz
01-17-07, 12:01 PM
I've never tried it, but it's all relative! Not much of a workout for someone who rides their bike everyday is quite different than the same workout for someone who's only regular workout involves climbing into their truck!
Good point but we breathe in lots of smog, that should count for something! Has anyone else noticed that it is easier to breathe with this cold weather? I guess the pollution doesn't hang in the air or something, but I find the commute a lot nicer with the colder air.
Shiznaz
01-17-07, 12:02 PM
The united way is as close to being a scam as a "charitable" organization can get.
Care to back that up at all?
In regards to the actual climb, its as hard as you want to make it, assuming you can squeeze by the slow people. I did it in 15 mins 26 seconds and I was definitely ready to collapse jelly legs lungs afire at the top. Walking would be easy, but its about how much you put in. and yeah you get dizzy and lightheaded. I don't think theres enough O2 in that shaft for all the climbers!
jet sanchEz
01-17-07, 12:04 PM
The united way is as close to being a scam as a "charitable" organization can get.
So sad but true. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&contentId=A31702-2004Mar4¬Found=true)
I remember when this all hit, I was volunteering for Goodwill at the time and the scandal really affected them; donations dropped by a ton.
TRaffic Jammer
01-17-07, 12:06 PM
I don't think I could survive the wait for the elevator to get back down! I'm not so good with lineups!
I meant elevator up and ride the stairs down. wooohoooo I meant my knees would never allow for climbing those stairs.
lymbzero
01-17-07, 12:06 PM
That is a pretty cool idea and I suppose it would bring a lot of attention to the climb, increasing the flow of money to the United Way. I think that most people who do the climb are weekend warrior types and maybe they over-estimated how difficult it would be. Still, it isn't much of a workout at all, I don't understand why you would need a heart monitor....maybe they were dressed to impress?
A lot of the participants are probablly part of the tri-athelete sex scene.
I guess they want to look good for each other.
Shiznaz
01-17-07, 12:23 PM
So sad but true. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&contentId=A31702-2004Mar4¬Found=true)
I remember when this all hit, I was volunteering for Goodwill at the time and the scandal really affected them; donations dropped by a ton.
Ah thats unfortunate. But it was a crime perpetrated by a few people, from a local united way chapter. It makes the UW look bad, but doesn't mean it IS bad.
iherald
01-17-07, 12:39 PM
I'm not sure if this has been posted here before, but I just got this information a few days ago and thought it might be useful to some:
The city of Toronto has a new program where you can rent a bike locker from them. It's $10 a month (!) and it's big enough to put your entire bike in, and shoes etc.
Check out the information:
http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/locker.htm
If there is enough interest, I'm sure they will put more, so if you're interested get in touch with them.
jet sanchEz
01-17-07, 12:40 PM
Whoops, I linked the wrong Washington Post article. This is the one. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/21/AR2006052101200.html) The way in which they accrue and account for donations is apparently borderline fraudulent. The person who had been put in charge of making it change quit last year because nobody in the United Way wants things to change.
Back to bicycle: has anyone used one of those storage lockers yet? They don't seem so great to me, but I want to hear from someone who has used one.
TRaffic Jammer
01-17-07, 12:43 PM
is it a giant piece of Tupperware?
cavernmech
01-17-07, 12:45 PM
Ah thats unfortunate. But it was a crime perpetrated by a few people, from a local united way chapter. It makes the UW look bad, but doesn't mean it IS bad.
A rudimentary google search turned up United Way fraud cases in D.C., Michigan, Iowa and Utah. That behemoth of a charity has had its share of problems. Its not all bad but its certainly not all good either.
jet sanchEz
01-17-07, 12:48 PM
is it a giant piece of Tupperware?
Hehhe, it looks like one, kinda.
duppy.conqueror
01-17-07, 12:49 PM
I'm not sure if this has been posted here before, but I just got this information a few days ago and thought it might be useful to some:
The city of Toronto has a new program where you can rent a bike locker from them. It's $10 a month (!) and it's big enough to put your entire bike in, and shoes etc.
Check out the information:
http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/locker.htm
If there is enough interest, I'm sure they will put more, so if you're interested get in touch with them.
but when are they gonna fix those messed up ring locks they got!! they should have fixed that already! bastids!
somnambulant
01-17-07, 12:55 PM
http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/locker.htm#locations
^^^ second picture down, for SS/FG content. :P
Locker's may not be pretty but if gets more people on the road, I say yay to that. Is that guy with the fixie wearing a suit?!!!
And re: the United Way, keep in mind that the fraud issues are for US based UW's. Not that there isn't an abuse potential in Canada, but none on record yet that I'm aware of.
pyze-guy
01-17-07, 02:12 PM
it's freakin' dizzying, man! especially if you do the whole thing two steps at a time. how many flights was it? like 400 or something? sheesh.
Try climbing this (http://sripada.org/). during the pilgram season. Ugh. Over 4800 steps. Been there and don't have to do it again.
Shiznaz
01-17-07, 02:18 PM
Ibn Batutta in da house!
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/ibn-battuta/ibn-battuta.jpg
He has a mall named after him in Dubai themed after all the places he explored.
jeremywhitehorn
01-17-07, 02:31 PM
Care to back that up at all?
In regards to the actual climb, its as hard as you want to make it, assuming you can squeeze by the slow people. I did it in 15 mins 26 seconds and I was definitely ready to collapse jelly legs lungs afire at the top. Walking would be easy, but its about how much you put in. and yeah you get dizzy and lightheaded. I don't think theres enough O2 in that shaft for all the climbers!
agreed. all those folks bedecked in runners gear are probably in fact runners doing it to see how fast they could go. kind of like the fast group you see at the ride for heart; it attracts all kinds.
as for the diffuculty, i think i made it up in something like 14mins (wearing cycling shoes) and i was fatigued at the end soaked in sweat. it took probably 4 times as long to get down once you wait for the elevator.
can't comment on the legitimacy of the United way as a charity; i did it for the novelty and didn't raise any money.
jeremywhitehorn
01-17-07, 02:36 PM
i don't know if i love or hate those bike lockers yet.
lymbzero
01-17-07, 02:54 PM
Okay.. which one of your tall mofo's wanted the bottecchia again?
It's a 60cm frame.
I want to make this thing fair... so skill testing question comes to mind.
What theading does an Italian BB use?.
What is the width of an Italian BB?
What's your favorite Italian dish?
First one to come up with the correct/most amusing answers can have the frame.
http://closednode.net//images/bicycles/bottechia/IMGP3236.JPG
Danhalen
01-17-07, 03:02 PM
Okay.. which one of your tall mofo's wanted the bottecchia again?
It's a 60cm frame.
I want to make this thing fair... so skill testing question comes to mind.
What theading does an Italian BB use?.
What is the width of an Italian BB?
What's your favorite Italian dish?
First one to come up with the correct/most amusing answers can have the frame.
http://closednode.net//images/bicycles/bottechia/IMGP3236.JPG
A) The threading that matches the bottom bracket shell on an Italian frame
B) The same width as the BB shell
C) Your Mom
:D
Just kidding. I'm nowhere near that tall (plus after that comment I'm probably already out of the running for the frame!)
Shiznaz
01-17-07, 03:02 PM
mama mia!
somnambulant
01-17-07, 03:22 PM
holy shiznit.. these guys are going slightly faster than we were on the track:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxOoflyZnLQ
the guy near the start in the pink (?) is absolutely FLYING around the track!
operator
01-17-07, 03:27 PM
the guy near the start in the pink (?) is absolutely FLYING around the track!
We weren't even allowed to go that fast!
somnambulant
01-17-07, 03:30 PM
We weren't even allowed to go that fast!
Well, in Track 3 we could go pretty well as fast as we could... But there's no way I could keep my line going that fast into the turns. Going as fast as I wanted to I was still getting thrown upwards about 3' when I would first enter the turn. You really have to throw your weight into the turns I found. Although instead I just sprinted out of the turns and down the straight and just let up and speed checked going into them.. :P
Shiznaz
01-17-07, 03:40 PM
We would have ended up as part of the guy's collection of cautionary anecdotes. Track parables if you will. Boy did he have a ton of those!
iherald
01-17-07, 03:47 PM
Okay.. which one of your tall mofo's wanted the bottecchia again?
It's a 60cm frame.
I want to make this thing fair... so skill testing question comes to mind.
What theading does an Italian BB use?.
What is the width of an Italian BB?
What's your favorite Italian dish?
First one to come up with the correct/most amusing answers can have the frame.
If this is open to those who have yet to do one of the fixed rides I keep hearing about (and assuming that it's not already taken)
1) right hand thread on both sides, which always screws me up. I barely remember the 'normal' way, and now they mess me up.
2) 7cm (just to mess with people's minds!)
3) I don't know if this is Italian, but I have Italian roommates and I have grown to love Rapini. But, it has to be done right. A little garlic..hmmm. I could make a joke about this girl I dated from Woodbridge, but she was half German...so it doesn't really count.
Sirrobinofcoxly
01-17-07, 03:50 PM
holy shiznit.. these guys are going slightly faster than we were on the track:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxOoflyZnLQ
the guy near the start in the pink (?) is absolutely FLYING around the track!
I'm scared!
jeremywhitehorn
01-17-07, 03:50 PM
Okay.. which one of your tall mofo's wanted the bottecchia again?
It's a 60cm frame.
I want to make this thing fair... so skill testing question comes to mind.
What theading does an Italian BB use?.
What is the width of an Italian BB?
What's your favorite Italian dish?
First one to come up with the correct/most amusing answers can have the frame.
http://closednode.net//images/bicycles/bottechia/IMGP3236.JPG
A) 36x24 tpi
B) 70mm
C) espresso and canolis
zippered
01-17-07, 04:08 PM
i don't know if i love or hate those bike lockers yet.
too new and too few to judge. i have no use for them at the moment, but i appreciate the idea.
yeah, howsabout the retro-fitting for those rings eh?
iherald
01-17-07, 04:12 PM
too new and too few to judge. i have no use for them at the moment, but i appreciate the idea.
Apparently I'm #5 on the list for the City Hall lockers. It would be useful, even if I don't use it that often. For $10 it would be a nice place to park a bike.
Shiznaz
01-17-07, 04:14 PM
If I was homeless I would probably pay 10 dollars to live in one of these. Place to leave your stuff, secure at night, probably easy to heat.
I wonder when the first person will get locked in one?
PS. they are a bit of an eyesore. They could be been more creative with the design and clad them in fine anthracite marble.
I was thinking the same thing- 10 bucks, waterproof (?) and right at the subway for easy transportation/panhandling turf.
They've had them in Detroit for some time... wonder how they're working out there?
If I was homeless I would probably pay 10 dollars to live in one of these. Place to leave your stuff, secure at night, probably easy to heat.
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I was wondering the same thing :D Lymb, I'll pass on the Bottechia. I should probably do something with the four or so frames I have before acquiring more...
And watching that video, I'd definitely be an anecdote. I way too unco-ordinated to ride at speed on a track with other people :(
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