Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

did you see it at the advanced screening at innis college? Because if so my friend still at U of T was meant to get me a ticket. What a jerk!

You bet. I'm in Cin study there, so I get first dibs on some passes.:D Don't get me wrong, the visuals were stunning, but the lameness of the dialog really made you remember you were in a theater.


Damn, all looks and no substance? I liked the graphic novel and I thought Sin City was really good, bummer.

I saw Sin City too, and I thought it was both visually stimulating, and an interesting story with good dialog that made it work. People laughing in the theater during a serious speech on the other hand is probably not a good sign.

I still recommend that people see '300'. For all the complaining I do, I still really enjoyed it.

That old love song? I hear that story again and again. My GF is still bikeless, and I think we both like it that way.

that's the way i like it too.

bad news: i got a flat on the way home and didn't want to waste a cartridge so i hoofed it.

good news: came across a few boxes of books en route

book topics (no particular order) of what i brought home:
a play in french
"a compodium on whole foods"
comic sociology
biology
general philosophy x3
black history/power
laws of natural science
recycling handbook
technology and agriculture
info about alcohol
elements of style (language theory)
economics

and

a mother goose treasury
(un-dated with coloured prints and a pencil illustration on the back page)

wow. i'd like to meet this person!

i love garbage days. my neigbour is a cyclist and a magazine reading tech-loving guy and i was able to scoop a bunch of "pro cycling" mags out of his recycling bin.

best paint scheme ever:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/tech/shows/nahmbs07/nahmbs072/IF_pursuit_bike_full_side_view.jpg

that's a Zipp disk track wheel in the back BTW...

Whoa, is that from FGG? Not my thing but it is eye-catching, this is true.

That bike is ****ing ownage. I'd buy that.

Does anyoen know where to buy those 3ttt stems with the openable face plate that is threaded? Like the one Mitch had on his Fuji? It looked pretty slick.

best paint scheme ever:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2007/tech/shows/nahmbs07/nahmbs072/IF_pursuit_bike_full_side_view.jpg

that's a Zipp disk track wheel in the back BTW...

dope!

Whoa, is that from FGG? Not my thing but it is eye-catching, this is true.

It's from: http://www.handmadebicycleshow.com/

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So, I nearly got the crap beaten outta me this morning for tapping on some guys trunk. I was riding along in the bike lane on Harbord and dude cuts me off and jams on the brakes at the corner. I skid into a track stand (that's right) and then he starts rolling again, so I give him a little tap-tap (not too hard) as I start pedaling. Slams on the brakes again, opens his door and starts unbuckling. He starts yelling at me, I tell him he cut me off, he gets out and grabs for me and (thankfully had one foot still clipped in and in the "sweet spot") I make a few quick pedal strokes to about 25' away. Thank goodness for fat people... he took a few steps and gave up. Kept calling me a cun7 and telling me to get back there for "hitting his car". I wonder if Derrick heard any of it since it was just there by The Bike Joint.

I swore once before that from now on I take the zen approach. I repeat that sentiment. I'm sorry I strayed off track.

Also: when I left the house I had a flat tire.

Can I just go home, go back to sleep and start again tomorrow?

To whom it may concern:

Please excuse *insert name here* from participating in the rat race today, as he's already raced a rat this morning on the way in to whatever soul sucking activity he was scheduled to engage in. The psyche has been bruised and he needs a little down time in front of some form of electronic tranquilizer.
Possibly a big fatty batty as well. <--*whatever that means*

Signed

Epstein's Mother

Wes....*sigh* Glad he didn't git you in his belly, imagine the nerve of you telling him he cut you off. One day...one day a motorist is gonna pop out from his cockpit, ready to kill and be looking at a squad car sitting behind the cyclist.... having witnessed everything.

So, I nearly got the crap beaten outta me this morning for tapping on some guys trunk.

yo wes same here...d00d cuts me off in his SUV as I rode by I hit his mirror tryin to tell him hes to close... he stopped at carleton and yonge as i waited for that light to change as he was about to get out I got off my bike and yelled "WHAT!" fat boy crept back in his stupid SUV...still zen way is betta...what if it had been a whole squad...then i woulda been a' 1000 miles an runnin'...Im a lover not a fighter ;)

i love garbage days. my neigbour is a cyclist and a magazine reading tech-loving guy and i was able to scoop a bunch of "pro cycling" mags out of his recycling bin.
I salvaged my Polk monitors out of the garbage. Couple of fuses replaced and they are still going strong 10 years later.

^^^Polks....seriously? a trash find? Dang^^^

I don't know what these jokers are thinking. Ok cyclist almost gets it...giant rush of adrenaline to a fit person with legs of muscle. I think I'll exit my safety cage, still mentally pretending i'm 1500lbs and can kill with a tap. Oh damn wait this guy is trippin'...yo yo ... oh S*&t... damn this biker is steamed....U-Lock ...oh no not my car....!

Wes....*sigh* Glad he didn't git you in his belly, imagine the nerve of you telling him he cut you off. One day...one day a motorist is gonna pop out from his cockpit, ready to kill and be looking at a squad car sitting behind the cyclist.... having witnessed everything.
I had that happen. After the clown kept speeding up on my rear wheel and honking like crazy I stopped to ask the guy WTF his problem was. As I turned the cop was already at his window...I started to tell the cop what a jackhole the guy was and the cop told me that he saw the whole thing for the last several blocks, he would take care of it and to be on my way and have a nice day. I was smiling the entire day after that one.
I am waiting for the time the motorist opens his door to get out and gets his car door door-prized by another passing car. I have dreamed of this. Is that wrong?

That put a smile on my face, just knowing it REALLY DID happen.

The worst part is knowing that this happened on my daily commute and wondering if I'm going to run into this jackass again. *sigh*

wtf is wrong with people? Also: I'm starting to ride with my mini-u in my back pocket instead of in my bag.

Is that the new Boomerang U-Lock made by OI! Catch-THIS-CagerTM.
I know what you mean Wes.... I leave mine at the office locked to the rack...

a... it's big and heavy
b.. I'm afraid I might use it.

I kinda like the visual OHNOYOUDON'T deterrent of the giant furgitaboutit chain.
Now to figure out a way of fixing it to my bag.

Anyone have any experience with this Bike Pirate org that posted on CL? What's the dilly, yo?

Oh yeah.. definitely a visual deterrent more than anything for the U-lock as well. As a skinny nerd I have no Fight Club style delusions. :P

also: note to self, 23c tires fit fine under the fenders on my urbanite.. 25, not so much. (stole the bontrager wheel off my lemond rather than fixing the urbanite's front).
note #2: 20h radially laced wheels look much cooler than 32h commuter lardasses. :P

Anyone have any experience with this Bike Pirate org that posted on CL? What's the dilly, yo?

I've yet to drop in there, but I've met the folks a few times and they're good people.

So Bike Pirates don't raid delivery trucks in the core? *snaps fingers*, another mental image shot to hell.

Anyone have any experience with this Bike Pirate org that posted on CL? What's the dilly, yo?
Kind of like a Bikechain but for the public at large. Good folks.

The Ricky Gervais Show podcast has cheered me up.. I'm totally killing myself laughing here.

Hey Duppy....I have something for you at the shop. Can you guess what it is?
I will give you a hint. its white....deep...and v shaped.

no!!! Keith....is it?

Hey Duppy....I have something for you at the shop. Can you guess what it is?
I will give you a hint. its white....deep...and v shaped.

hahahahahaha yayyyyyyyyy!

its a pizza pie! deep V dish pizza wicked!!

dude.. did you get white deep v's? those things are h-o-t!

hahahahahaha yayyyyyyyyy!

its a pizza pie! deep V dish pizza wicked!!
Pizza is not white. Try again.
*warming up the truing stand*

hahahahahaha yayyyyyyyyy!

its a pizza pie! deep V dish pizza wicked!!

covered in mayo to make it white...

i'm starting a pool to see how long duppy can keep his white deep v's gleaming. i'm thinking you should carry a tooth brush in the hat / afro ghetto-sneaker-cleaning-style to keep those bad boys shining!

anyone know where i can get a black cycing cap? i'm thinking of those campy or cinelli ones with the world champ stripes down the middle. i checked at urbane/dukes and nada.

keith, you sell caps?

covered in mayo to make it white...

i'm starting a pool to see how long duppy can keep his white deep v's gleaming. i'm thinking you should carry a tooth brush in the hat / afro ghetto-sneaker-cleaning-style to keep those bad boys shining!
Since he has to wipe his bike down to bring it in his office, I am gonna say a looooong time.:D

anyone know where i can get a black cycing cap? i'm thinking of those campy or cinelli ones with the world champ stripes down the middle. i checked at urbane/dukes and nada.

keith, you sell caps?
No I dont. Velotique? Bicicletta? I think DanHalen has one. Dan?

I can see the V's gleaming every morning. For the realm of scrub your kicks when you get home from school, indeed Jeremy.

covered in mayo to make it white...

i'm starting a pool to see how long duppy can keep his white deep v's gleaming. i'm thinking you should carry a tooth brush in the hat / afro ghetto-sneaker-cleaning-style to keep those bad boys shining!


hahahahaha

one slightly used toothbrush in the cap...check!;)

hahahahaha

one slightly used toothbrush in the cap...check!;)
You can be on these at the end of the day if you like? Not much else goin on.
In other news Duppy's average speed just went up 5kph.

Hi from Houston, Texas!!!

I'm chillin in the airport waitin for my flight to Phoenix weeeee!

Operator: give bicycle specialties a call and ask 'em what they have in terms of 3ttt stems.

You can be on these at the end of the day if you like? Not much else goin on.
In other news Duppy's average speed just went up 5kph.

sweeeeeeeeeet!! see u after work then?

and a shammy...

sweeeeeeeeeet!! see u after work then?
Give me a call on the phone asap.

Hey Duppy....I have something for you at the shop. Can you guess what it is?
I will give you a hint. its white....deep...and v shaped.

A man thong?

Thong?

no, no. it's a boomerang.

Jeremy,

Keith is quite right I actually have two black cycling caps. I have a black Cinelli one that has Italian flag stripes and I have black Brooklyn one that has the world champ stripes. I guess your head might be different than mine, but I think my red Campagnolo hat has the best fit of my cycling caps. It has a noticably smaller bill as well. It has world champ stripes and it comes in black as well I think. They pop on Ebay for cheap every once in a while. I got mine from Nadir at La Carrera. He only had one red one and I think he had a pink one as well, though no black as I remember. I got my Cinelli cap from Urbane, but they only get cycling caps in sporadically. My others I got as a package deal from this guy on Ebay selling them really cheap with cheap shipping.

MIne is similar to this one but with a smaller bill and different (white) Campy logo:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAMPAGNOLO-CYCLING-CAP-RED-brand-new-bike-messenger_W0QQitemZ200084668570QQcategoryZ2904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

edit: I am loving this four day work week with wednesdays off. I did it to help my knee heal (doctor recommendation) but it's just all around nice. Too bad things are slow right now and I'm not making enough money on the other four days :(

MIne is similar to this one but with a smaller bill and different (white) Campy logo:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAMPAGNOLO-CYCLING-CAP-RED-brand-new-bike-messenger_W0QQitemZ200084668570QQcategoryZ2904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



I checked out this auction, and noticed that the shipping cost to Toronto was $53. I love when you can buy the hat for $1 but end up paying $55 to get it. Classic!

My campy cap fits amazing ... I have a yellow campy cap for a larger noodle than mine...spanky new.
I'll have to check the stripes...but I think they are the Italian colours not world's

No I dont. Velotique? Bicicletta? I think DanHalen has one. Dan?

i know bicicletta used to carry them when their store was still here on bloor west. i'll have to get up there some time and check. not the kind of thing i want to get in an ebay auction.

edit: I am loving this four day work week with wednesdays off. I did it to help my knee heal (doctor recommendation) but it's just all around nice. Too bad things are slow right now and I'm not making enough money on the other four days :(
i know what you did last monday! slacker. :D not that i didn't take today off to get tattooed or anything.

how was the comedy show? i was busy digesting a 16 oz. cheesburger, fries and gravy. i could barely move, let alone laugh!

I checked out this auction, and noticed that the shipping cost to Toronto was $53. I love when you can buy the hat for $1 but end up paying $55 to get it. Classic!

HAHAHA...ebay is rampant with that. a buck for a padded envelope and standard postage can't be anymore than 5-7 bucks FOR A CAP. granted, his other usps rate is 10 bucks. it's beyond me why people use these "hidden" costs that aren't so hidden. t-shirts are another thing. jesus christ, just put it in a plastic bag and ship it!! it's not going to get damaged because it's a FLIPPING T SHIRT. (it's a slow work morning for me.)

The worst part is knowing that this happened on my daily commute and wondering if I'm going to run into this jackass again. *sigh*

wtf is wrong with people? Also: I'm starting to ride with my mini-u in my back pocket instead of in my bag.

This morning front street was so insane... I had no less than 3 taxis pull unsignalled U-turns that required me to take evasive actions. I also almost smashed the driver side window of a cab as it pulled out in to me. The cabbie looked so surprised, he almost crashed as he swerved back into the spot. He was on his phone. A cabbie did an unsignalled U turn just outside my office and I almost crashed (I recovered from highsiding myself). I lane split from Portland all the way over to Bay but had to do an S in between cars about every 5 cars because people were either hugging the curb or sitting between lanes. One guy purposely (or at least it seemed that way) tried to block me, but I squeezed by and he started yelling at me as I rode away which was funny. When traffic is THIS bad, i don't get mad, but when its light people still mess with me I get pissed because its so unnecessary.

I try to avoid harbord these days. Such stupid bike lanes on so many sections...

Dan.... is the Wed off to offer some relief mid week, or would the Monday be better with three days resting? Knowing full well you will ride at least once in those three days.... moot point regardless?

Oh yeah Operator, so you don't like huge gaudy brand names on bikes, but you do like big gaudy brand logos? ;)

A man thong?

:roflmao: