TRaffic Jammer
04-23-07, 05:04 PM
I'm not so sure about cranial massage....
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somnambulant
04-23-07, 05:27 PM
awesome: http://spacing.ca/wire/?p=1783
Offhoff
04-23-07, 05:33 PM
awesome: http://spacing.ca/wire/?p=1783
Too bad the Brazilian supreme court seems like it might strike it down. Boingboing has been all over this and the flickr picture are fantastic but I still think it will be struck down.
Too bad the Brazilian supreme court seems like it might strike it down. Boingboing has been all over this and the flickr picture are fantastic but I still think it will be struck down.
Shiznaz
04-23-07, 05:41 PM
Wow I can't believe they managed to do that in sao paolo, if only for a short while. Advertising is considered a god-given right around here. Speaking of advertising, Hey Keith I sent one of my Tai Chi teachers your way for her 'spring tuneup'. I'd probably expect the worst!
cavernmech
04-23-07, 05:45 PM
ps. that clinic sounds a little.. umm.. interesting.. http://www.cranialtherapy.ca/what.html
I dont know about the "cranial therapy" but I do know that everyone who goes to her rave about the results. I can count 10 Elite Ontario road cyclists off the top of my head who use her services.
I dont know about the "cranial therapy" but I do know that everyone who goes to her rave about the results. I can count 10 Elite Ontario road cyclists off the top of my head who use her services.
operator
04-23-07, 05:49 PM
Yep.
Lols.
Lols.
cavernmech
04-23-07, 05:53 PM
Wow I can't believe they managed to do that in sao paolo, if only for a short while. Advertising is considered a god-given right around here. Speaking of advertising, Hey Keith I sent one of my Tai Chi teachers your way for her 'spring tuneup'. I'd probably expect the worst!
Cheers for sending em my way. Also for the warning. :D I highly doubt it is worse than some of the rigs I have had in here so far this year. One example...stripped steerer/headset, destroyed B.B, broken rear hub axle, stuck seatpost, 10 broken spokes on the rear wheel, 2 rear sprockets missing 4 or more teeth and a chain rusted beyond belief. They actually rode this bike in to the shop. I couldnt believe it. Then the inevitable " Can I get this by the end of the day?" When I quoted the cost they changed their mind.
Cheers for sending em my way. Also for the warning. :D I highly doubt it is worse than some of the rigs I have had in here so far this year. One example...stripped steerer/headset, destroyed B.B, broken rear hub axle, stuck seatpost, 10 broken spokes on the rear wheel, 2 rear sprockets missing 4 or more teeth and a chain rusted beyond belief. They actually rode this bike in to the shop. I couldnt believe it. Then the inevitable " Can I get this by the end of the day?" When I quoted the cost they changed their mind.
Shiznaz
04-23-07, 05:56 PM
I thought you were describing 10 different customers!
I guess I can't complain about my temporarily stuck bb and 2.5mm wobble in my rear wheel
I guess I can't complain about my temporarily stuck bb and 2.5mm wobble in my rear wheel
cavit8
04-23-07, 06:05 PM
"But advertising and business groups regard the legislation as injurious to society and an affront to their professions. They say that free expression will be inhibited, jobs will be lost and consumers will have less information on which to base purchasing decisions. They also argue that streets will be less safe at night with the loss of lighting from outdoor advertising."
That's an affront to anyone's intelligence. The only information I want is how "Probe" relates to a mattress
http://cavit8.clawz.com/images/billboard.jpg
And since when is advertising expression "free"? Decreased safety due to decrease light from billboards Oh, ha ha ha!
And Somna, massage therapists often do more than one kind of therapy. I kind of stare at the ceiling when people start talking about cranial therapy myself, but give her a shout and see if she does sports-injury massage or variants like Active Release Therapy.
That's an affront to anyone's intelligence. The only information I want is how "Probe" relates to a mattress
http://cavit8.clawz.com/images/billboard.jpg
And since when is advertising expression "free"? Decreased safety due to decrease light from billboards Oh, ha ha ha!
And Somna, massage therapists often do more than one kind of therapy. I kind of stare at the ceiling when people start talking about cranial therapy myself, but give her a shout and see if she does sports-injury massage or variants like Active Release Therapy.
LordFoo
04-23-07, 06:06 PM
Anyhow. Today I discovered the fun hill on Scarborough road in the beaches. A nice fine line between given' er and deciding just how far you can push it before you risk careening across queen street and hitting the building on the other side (if you make it through the cars of course)
I've been training on the hills in the beaches, and I'd venture to say that Scarborough road is not only the steepest hill in the area, but perhaps in the city? Google Earth elevation data doesn't seem to be accurate enough, as it shows the same thing for all of the parallel streets.
I personally got to know that hill the first time when I was moving into the area a while back.. Queen was closed for streetcar repairs, and Scarborough road was the only street open to cross through. So... I got to drive a fully loaded U-Haul down it - good times!
I've been training on the hills in the beaches, and I'd venture to say that Scarborough road is not only the steepest hill in the area, but perhaps in the city? Google Earth elevation data doesn't seem to be accurate enough, as it shows the same thing for all of the parallel streets.
I personally got to know that hill the first time when I was moving into the area a while back.. Queen was closed for streetcar repairs, and Scarborough road was the only street open to cross through. So... I got to drive a fully loaded U-Haul down it - good times!
Offhoff
04-23-07, 06:06 PM
When the choice is outdoor advertising or higher taxes its an easy choice for a politician.
cavernmech
04-23-07, 06:15 PM
I've been training on the hills in the beaches, and I'd venture to say that Scarborough road is not only the steepest hill in the area, but perhaps in the city? Google Earth elevation data doesn't seem to be accurate enough, as it shows the same thing for all of the parallel streets.
I personally got to know that hill the first time when I was moving into the area a while back.. Queen was closed for streetcar repairs, and Scarborough road was the only street open to cross through. So... I got to drive a fully loaded U-Haul down it - good times!
My fave downhill is Glen Manor from Kingston Road....its like a rollercoaster all the way from K.R. down to Queen.
I personally got to know that hill the first time when I was moving into the area a while back.. Queen was closed for streetcar repairs, and Scarborough road was the only street open to cross through. So... I got to drive a fully loaded U-Haul down it - good times!
My fave downhill is Glen Manor from Kingston Road....its like a rollercoaster all the way from K.R. down to Queen.
I_bRAD
04-23-07, 06:40 PM
Yeah Glen manor looks pretty cool. I think I might check that out tomorrow.
duppy.conqueror
04-23-07, 06:44 PM
Dan man glad youre ok!
jeremywhitehorn
04-23-07, 06:45 PM
what are these "hills" you speak of? i rode up one today (bayview extension) for the first time in months and almost threw up. drinking beer is much easier.
jeremywhitehorn
04-23-07, 06:46 PM
yeah - what's with all the car to cyclist contact on this forum lately? Next time any of you guys ride take Shiz with you and if you get hit he can at least fight the driver...
sounds like everyone's alright; glad to hear it.
sounds like everyone's alright; glad to hear it.
Danhalen
04-23-07, 07:38 PM
Thanks for the positive vibes guys. I think I'm going to make a chiropractic visit tomorrow. My neck is really friggen sore.
somnambulant
04-23-07, 08:35 PM
Yeah Glen manor looks pretty cool. I think I might check that out tomorrow.
daytime or evening?
daytime or evening?
shapelike
04-23-07, 09:30 PM
I like working with people on bike fit issues and it's something I will always want more experience with. If anyone wants to swing by and adjust some fitting weirdness, feel free. We can call it free of charge if you're patient and let me run around and deal with other people in the shop at times.
- Mike
(416) 778-6473
mike@cycletherapy.ca
PS. Way to not die, everyone.
PPS. I need to start riding in the beaches, apparently. Those roads look interesting.
- Mike
(416) 778-6473
mike@cycletherapy.ca
PS. Way to not die, everyone.
PPS. I need to start riding in the beaches, apparently. Those roads look interesting.
operator
04-23-07, 09:32 PM
I'm down for that. You guys have a computrainer or something like that?
shapelike
04-23-07, 09:34 PM
I'm down for that. You guys have a computrainer or something like that?
Not you. You have to get help from the guys at ProBikeKit.com.
Not you. You have to get help from the guys at ProBikeKit.com.
pyze-guy
04-23-07, 09:35 PM
I'm down for that. You guys have a computrainer or something like that?
More like a jailhouse tailer, alittle lift and shift to measure the inseam.
Shape: you'll be glad to know I made it home safe on the clipless that day. That night, I fell.
More like a jailhouse tailer, alittle lift and shift to measure the inseam.
Shape: you'll be glad to know I made it home safe on the clipless that day. That night, I fell.
jeremywhitehorn
04-23-07, 09:40 PM
Not you. You have to get help from the guys at ProBikeKit.com.
ow, burn. i wonder what a mail-order fitting is like. i can imagine it takes a while.
ow, burn. i wonder what a mail-order fitting is like. i can imagine it takes a while.
shapelike
04-23-07, 09:45 PM
More like a jailhouse tailer, alittle lift and shift to measure the inseam.
Shape: you'll be glad to know I made it home safe on the clipless that day. That night, I fell.
Good. I never liked the cut of your jib, anyway. This morning I got in a not-quite-an-argument w/ someone who had no idea that the big painted line at the intersection means "stop here." Another person came over to break things up and I ended up making a pirate noise ("Yaaar") at both of them and just riding off. This, and it's only April ...
PS. I love your jib. It's glorious.
Shape: you'll be glad to know I made it home safe on the clipless that day. That night, I fell.
Good. I never liked the cut of your jib, anyway. This morning I got in a not-quite-an-argument w/ someone who had no idea that the big painted line at the intersection means "stop here." Another person came over to break things up and I ended up making a pirate noise ("Yaaar") at both of them and just riding off. This, and it's only April ...
PS. I love your jib. It's glorious.
jeremywhitehorn
04-23-07, 09:47 PM
I ended up making a pirate noise ("Yaaar") at both of them and just riding off.
oh, god bless you my friend and god bless pirates. god bless us everyone.
seriously, that's awsome.
oh, god bless you my friend and god bless pirates. god bless us everyone.
seriously, that's awsome.
pyze-guy
04-23-07, 09:47 PM
Good. I never liked the cut of your jib, anyway. This morning I got in a not-quite-an-argument w/ someone who had no idea that the big painted line at the intersection means "stop here." Another person came over to break things up and I ended up making a pirate noise ("Yaaar") at both of them and just riding off. This, and it's only April ...
PS. I love your jib. It's glorious.
Yes, yes it is.
PS. I love your jib. It's glorious.
Yes, yes it is.
pyze-guy
04-23-07, 09:50 PM
I'm out for a ride last night and someone either left a Europe Bound 'camelback' for anyone to take, which I did, or forgot it on their front lawn by the curb.
Thats the whole story pretty much. I'm tired. Time for some coffee from Ideal.
Thats the whole story pretty much. I'm tired. Time for some coffee from Ideal.
cavit8
04-23-07, 10:58 PM
I like working with people on bike fit issues and it's something I will always want more experience with. If anyone wants to swing by and adjust some fitting weirdness, feel free. We can call it free of charge if you're patient and let me run around and deal with other people in the shop at times.
I'll take you up on this as I need to get fitted for the Pinarello before I get more parts mysteriously sent to me in the mail. I've suggested to a couple of folks that they come in to get fitted. As long as there's no peg leg dancin' on the focs'le. Yaarrrrr...
I'll take you up on this as I need to get fitted for the Pinarello before I get more parts mysteriously sent to me in the mail. I've suggested to a couple of folks that they come in to get fitted. As long as there's no peg leg dancin' on the focs'le. Yaarrrrr...
operator
04-23-07, 11:48 PM
oooh snap
/cries in a corner
/cries in a corner
somnambulant
04-24-07, 12:20 PM
it's baaaaaaaaaaaaaAAaAAack
iherald
04-24-07, 12:25 PM
As long as there's no peg leg dancin' on the focs'le. Yaarrrrr...
Well I'm not that much of a dancer, but if you ask nice...
Well I'm not that much of a dancer, but if you ask nice...
TRaffic Jammer
04-24-07, 12:48 PM
As a cyclist and a registered M Therapist... I'm givin' her a call next time.
operator
04-24-07, 12:57 PM
http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/the-real-hustle-the-text-message-trap
pwned.
pwned.
Offhoff
04-24-07, 01:36 PM
So apparently when it rains it pours. I got clipped by a cab today. I'm ok too just a nasty gash on my knee. My front wheels is bonkered though so I'm off the road for atleast tomorrow.
For all who want details I was going north on yonge just south of charles and was passing a parked purolator truck. The cabbie switched lanes without a signal or looking and hit me. I got thrown but the bike definitely took the worst of it.
Anyways I'm all good and stay safe everyone.
For all who want details I was going north on yonge just south of charles and was passing a parked purolator truck. The cabbie switched lanes without a signal or looking and hit me. I got thrown but the bike definitely took the worst of it.
Anyways I'm all good and stay safe everyone.
zippered
04-24-07, 01:37 PM
yikes
iherald
04-24-07, 01:44 PM
That sucks Off, I'm glad you're ok though!
Does anyone know the messenger with the pink singlespeed with a sticker that says "your girlfriend sucks" and a Pimp On Board thing on his seat? I saw that bike today and it was pretty snazzy.
Does anyone know the messenger with the pink singlespeed with a sticker that says "your girlfriend sucks" and a Pimp On Board thing on his seat? I saw that bike today and it was pretty snazzy.
I_bRAD
04-24-07, 01:55 PM
Anyone want to go for a ride with me in the next little bit? Road, mountain, fixed... whatever
I was thinking of taking the road bike out to the hills in the beaches but I could be convinced otherwise
I was thinking of taking the road bike out to the hills in the beaches but I could be convinced otherwise
cavit8
04-24-07, 02:08 PM
Glad you're okay, Off. Today seemed to be "let's park in the bike lane" day. If the city ticketed 1/3 of the cars/delivery vehicles in the bike lanes, they could pay for the city bike plan in three months. It's tempting to get an old beater with a kick stand and just park it in the street.
I left the ring at Cavern - I was by a little later than I'd intended.
I left the ring at Cavern - I was by a little later than I'd intended.
TRaffic Jammer
04-24-07, 02:12 PM
DAng offhoff..... glad you're ok.
somnambulant
04-24-07, 02:26 PM
Anyways I'm all good and stay safe everyone.
Cripes. Ride with vigilance, folks!
ps. was it you that said "yo wes" to me this morning on College? I was trying to not spill my coffee and deciding whether I should pass Mr. Slow-n-squeaky ahead of me. :P
Anyone want to go for a ride with me in the next little bit?
I was gonna go for a spin at some point this evening, probably on the road bike. Not sure what time, but I was thinking not until after dinner.
Cripes. Ride with vigilance, folks!
ps. was it you that said "yo wes" to me this morning on College? I was trying to not spill my coffee and deciding whether I should pass Mr. Slow-n-squeaky ahead of me. :P
Anyone want to go for a ride with me in the next little bit?
I was gonna go for a spin at some point this evening, probably on the road bike. Not sure what time, but I was thinking not until after dinner.
I_bRAD
04-24-07, 02:28 PM
I think I'm gonna head out now! Next time...
32flavours
04-24-07, 03:09 PM
Aw geez, glad you're ok, Stephen.
I just got off the phone with the insurance company. Mr. Vandriver is in protect-his-ass mode. I really hope I don't screwed over.
I just got off the phone with the insurance company. Mr. Vandriver is in protect-his-ass mode. I really hope I don't screwed over.
Shiznaz
04-24-07, 03:21 PM
jeez. I guess I'm next... Maybe all my bike incidents are what is keeping you guys from getting hit. Also its spring so people like to drive fast and recklessly while listening to jimmy buffet. Glad you're not dead stephen. Also dom, what a jerk!
operator
04-24-07, 03:32 PM
Also dom, what a jerk!
But not surprising, this is why you always cover your ass and go after the other guy. There's no place for being nice in this litigious world anymore.
I left the ring at Cavern
/plays ominous music
Offhoff: that sucks man, ride safe guys...
But not surprising, this is why you always cover your ass and go after the other guy. There's no place for being nice in this litigious world anymore.
I left the ring at Cavern
/plays ominous music
Offhoff: that sucks man, ride safe guys...
iherald
04-24-07, 03:36 PM
Aw geez, glad you're ok, Stephen.
I just got off the phone with the insurance company. Mr. Vandriver is in protect-his-ass mode. I really hope I don't screwed over.
If I can be of any legal help (though I normally would represent Mr. Vandriver) let me know.
I just got off the phone with the insurance company. Mr. Vandriver is in protect-his-ass mode. I really hope I don't screwed over.
If I can be of any legal help (though I normally would represent Mr. Vandriver) let me know.
Shiznaz
04-24-07, 03:52 PM
cam, it turns out my order was put on hold due to billing info. I've sorted it out now so hopefully those sandals are now on the way.
cavernmech
04-24-07, 04:03 PM
But not surprising, this is why you always cover your ass and go after the other guy. There's no place for being nice in this litigious world anymore.
It may sound like a waste of services, and it might cost you a few bucks, but I always advise people that if they are in an accident, and bike damage or injury is apparent, stay on the scene and ask for someone to call an ambulance. This way an accident report has to be filled out on scene and witnesses give statements then and there. I have sadly learned my lesson to take nothing for granted in car/bike disputes....especially the seeming goodwill of drivers who will screw you later given the chance.
It may sound like a waste of services, and it might cost you a few bucks, but I always advise people that if they are in an accident, and bike damage or injury is apparent, stay on the scene and ask for someone to call an ambulance. This way an accident report has to be filled out on scene and witnesses give statements then and there. I have sadly learned my lesson to take nothing for granted in car/bike disputes....especially the seeming goodwill of drivers who will screw you later given the chance.
Offhoff
04-24-07, 04:04 PM
Yeah I just woke up from a nap some stiffness around where my knee gash is but thats to be expected. Gonna take it easy tomorrow and hopefully all will be well. Yeah 32flavours if he starts getting ridiculous we should hold a meeting of minds and talents to make sure you get what you deserve. I'm just hoping I can get on the road again this week. To that effect if anyone has a loaner front 700c wheel I could use until my hub can get relaced to a new rim I would be forever in your debt.
iherald
04-24-07, 04:05 PM
Sweet bike
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/318057777.html
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/318057777.html
jeremywhitehorn
04-24-07, 04:06 PM
If I can be of any legal help (though I normally would represent Mr. Vandriver) let me know.
are you an attourney? it would be helpful to have a legal adviser among us; especially in light of the latest round of collisions.
are you an attourney? it would be helpful to have a legal adviser among us; especially in light of the latest round of collisions.