Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed
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lymbzero
05-26-07, 10:18 AM
Tamiya + motor = Fun
For all the kids who love the punk rock a new one from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Fqiw5bPmo
Youtube is the best.
This is the guy from Operation Ivy?
I loved that genre ska/punk.
I really do miss Operation Ivy.
Take Warning.
operator
05-26-07, 10:22 AM
The wheels are the soul of the bike?
http://www.woodcycl.com/cycling/images/BikeWheel1.jpg
Thread here: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=301630
Has anyone seen this over on Crumpler?
http://www.crumplerbags.com/b4b/
Basically, June 2 - 10 they are trading beer for bags. There are a handful of bags that qualify and if I've worked out the numbers correctly you should be able to save a ton of cash on some pretty decent stuff...
It would be funny to get the whole crew to show up for a "trade" :)
sweep242
05-26-07, 12:47 PM
This is the guy from Operation Ivy?
I loved that genre ska/punk.
I really do miss Operation Ivy.
Take Warning.
Yes
Me to
Me to
Take Warning.
Are you still overseas?
jeremywhitehorn
05-26-07, 03:37 PM
Has anyone seen this over on Crumpler?
http://www.crumplerbags.com/b4b/
Basically, June 2 - 10 they are trading beer for bags. There are a handful of bags that qualify and if I've worked out the numbers correctly you should be able to save a ton of cash on some pretty decent stuff...
It would be funny to get the whole crew to show up for a "trade" :)
well they certainly win an award for most annoying website.
operator
05-26-07, 03:59 PM
+1
Shiznaz
05-26-07, 04:38 PM
haha my mum is over helping me pack up all my crap in preparation for my trip and we filled 2 garbage bags full of old clothes that I don't want anymore. She checked the pockets of the jackets I put in there and she found 2 bags of weed in 2 different jackets, one of which was accompanied by a dizzee rascal ticket stub. I totally thought that weed was gone forever! Hooray! Looks kind of stale though...
somnambulant
05-26-07, 04:40 PM
I'm so listening to dizzee on my way to my friend's now. :)
Is mtb still on tomorrow wes?
Is mtb still on tomorrow wes?
If you guys are riding early before the rain I may join you... looks like possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.
There's a beginner ride as part of bike week starting at the brickworks @10 for those that are interested too.
zippered
05-26-07, 06:57 PM
we filled 2 garbage bags full of old clothes that I don't want anymore.
both my jobs accept usable-used clothing, especially guys stuff. feel free to pm me if you don't have a destination in mind.
shapelike
05-26-07, 07:23 PM
There's a beginner ride as part of bike week starting at the brickworks @10 for those that are interested too.
I am so out of touch with that aspect of Toronto cycling. I have NO idea where the brickworks even are. Oh well, Wes is dragging me out tomorrow morning so hopefully I'll learn.
I am so out of touch with that aspect of Toronto cycling. I have NO idea where the brickworks even are. Oh well, Wes is dragging me out tomorrow morning so hopefully I'll learn.
what time is everyone meeting up and where?
shapelike
05-26-07, 07:46 PM
From an email:
cool. And I'm interested in checking out some of the trails that Mitch posted that I haven't ridden yet. We planned on meeting at Pottery Rd & Bayview for 9:00. If you want to join me on my ride over, you're more than welcome. I figure then I can ride the flats with you up to some of the Taylor Creek trails.
Check w/ Somnambulant for more details, I suppose.
duppy.conqueror
05-26-07, 08:08 PM
so my wife and i are going home when we see a guy stop his car at Gerrard just west of jarvis...he parks up and opens the door...and almost doors one of three bicycle cops who were riding by. Man all I could see was his look of terror as all 3 cops dismounted and started yelling at him....hahahahahahaha man they were really pissed at him...not sure what happened but looked like he would be stuck for a while! :lol:
nerdsgirth
05-26-07, 08:23 PM
Dupes, I had a similar experience...
I was racing off to hit up CM yesterday from Cavern, and along Queen I saw a car stopped at the side of the road and the passenger door opened on the left, I took the right side, and of course the right door whipped open, I had enough room to roughly hop the curb... an all I hear from the sidelines was a highshool kid say " huh huh... that was almost like in the movies...." I don't know what I was most upset about.. almost getting smoked... or this kid not knowing that it happens all too often in real life.
duppy.conqueror
05-26-07, 08:36 PM
Dupes, I had a similar experience...
I was racing off to hit up CM yesterday from Cavern, and along Queen I saw a car stopped at the side of the road and the passenger door opened on the left, I took the right side, and of course the right door whipped open, I had enough room to roughly hop the curb... an all I hear from the sidelines was a highshool kid say " huh huh... that was almost like in the movies...." I don't know what I was most upset about.. almost getting smoked... or this kid not knowing that it happens all too often in real life.
ya man theres some real asleep peeps out there man...disgusting...and the fact that its common place even more disgusting...my collar bone still hurts from my 'dooring'
somnambulant
05-26-07, 09:49 PM
trailhead at pottery rd & bayview at 9:00am. That's the plan so far. If anything changes I'll post here in the morning. If anyone needs my mobile number, PM me.
edit: ps. this is very much weather permitting. The Don is not much fun when it's really wet. As I said, I'll update in the morning if the plan has changed.
lymbzero
05-26-07, 09:50 PM
ya man theres some real asleep peeps out there man...disgusting...and the fact that its common place even more disgusting...my collar bone still hurts from my 'dooring'
Who was it that said....
In Europe they teach you to open your car door with the opposite hand, thus forcing one to look backwards into traffic. I don't know if this was mentioned before but it sure does makes sense.
Are you still overseas?
Yes. Wishing I had a bike.
somnambulant
05-26-07, 09:52 PM
Who was it that said....
In Europe they teach you to open your car door with the opposite hand, thus forcing one to look backwards into traffic. I don't know if this was mentioned before but it sure does makes sense.
*raises hand*
My Austrian friend told me about that, and I like telling the story. :)
operator
05-26-07, 10:00 PM
so my wife and i are going home
Priceless
*raises hand*
My Austrian friend told me about that, and I like telling the story. :)
Dunno, they also teach you to watch out for bicyclists, avoid dooring bicyclists, don't go faster than the speed limit, shoulder check all lane changes and drive with both hands on the steering wheel in "driving sch00l".
shapelike
05-26-07, 10:03 PM
edit: ps. this is very much weather permitting. The Don is not much fun when it's really wet. As I said, I'll update in the morning if the plan has changed.
Alternate plan: road trip to Sarnia to ride the concrete park (skateboards required).
shapelike
05-27-07, 12:01 AM
2am ... it is raining and has been raining for awhile now ... a trip to the Don appears to be off. Wes, call me if you're going. Otherwise I'll assume we're postponing.
operator
05-27-07, 12:01 AM
2am ... it is raining and has been raining for awhile now ... a trip to the Don appears to be off. Wes, call me if you're going. Otherwise I'll assume we're postponing.
It's supposed to be 10mm by tomorrow morning
trailhead at pottery rd & bayview at 9:00am. That's the plan so far. If anything changes I'll post here in the morning. If anyone needs my mobile number, PM me.
edit: ps. this is very much weather permitting. The Don is not much fun when it's really wet. As I said, I'll update in the morning if the plan has changed.
I think I'm gonna pass this time around... lookin' pretty wet in my neck of the woods. Hopefully it'll clear a bit for kensington this aft!
shapelike
05-27-07, 05:27 AM
Ya, if my deck is still wet than the Don's no better.
somnambulant
05-27-07, 05:40 AM
Dunno, they also teach you to watch out for bicyclists, avoid dooring bicyclists, don't go faster than the speed limit, shoulder check all lane changes and drive with both hands on the steering wheel in "driving sch00l".
In Austria opening your door with your lefthand and/or not doing a complete shoulder check when opening the door = automatic test failure.
somnambulant
05-27-07, 05:47 AM
I think I'm still gonna head over there for a looksee, if anyone cares to join. I'm up and itching for a ride anyway, so I figure I might as well. Enviro Canada says we only had a light rain shower around 2:00/3:00.
somnambulant
05-27-07, 05:52 AM
ps. what's the name of the bakery next to Cheese Magic in Kensington?
lymbzero
05-27-07, 06:32 AM
Bakery Magic? :D
Light rain you can still ride the upper Don, slippery hills and wet logs, that almost sounds fun.
However the single track just gets wet like a sandy beach, almost impossible ride through.
duppy.conqueror
05-27-07, 07:10 AM
neEEed cofFee...wiLL riDe
trailhead at pottery rd & bayview at 9:00am. That's the plan so far. If anything changes I'll post here in the morning. If anyone needs my mobile number, PM me.
edit: ps. this is very much weather permitting. The Don is not much fun when it's really wet. As I said, I'll update in the morning if the plan has changed.
Seeing as the weather's a write off this weekend, anyone up to planning a bit of a group ride at Albion or Kelso next weekend? Long range forecast is looking good and I'd be happy to throw another bike and rider in my car if we head up.
I think I'm still gonna head over there for a looksee, if anyone cares to join. I'm up and itching for a ride anyway, so I figure I might as well. Enviro Canada says we only had a light rain shower around 2:00/3:00.
So... how was it?
shapelike
05-27-07, 09:18 AM
So... how was it?
What? Damnit.
The don today! Wes was gonna check it out anyhow.
Anyone got a 26mm clamp quill stem? Preferably in parkdale and right now or soonish :p I am willing to travel too!
cavernmech
05-27-07, 09:39 AM
Don was fun..a little greasy but no nasty mishaps to speak of. A better wet tire on the rear would have been nice but steering traction was o.k. Good times! No car doors to speak of either :D There were a few other riders but for the most part we didn't really run into anyone on the trail.
cavernmech
05-27-07, 09:39 AM
The don today! Wes was gonna check it out anyhow.
Anyone got a 26mm clamp quill stem? Preferably in parkdale and right now or soonish :p I am willing to travel too!
What length do you need Brad? I am gonna be here till 1 or so.
Don was fun..a little greasy but no nasty mishaps to speak of. A better wet tire on the rear would have been nice but steering traction was o.k. Good times! No car doors to speak of either :D There were a few other riders but for the most part we didn't really run into anyone on the trail.
D'oh! Should have gone!
What length do you need Brad? I am gonna be here till 1 or so.
100mm or so... I'm just gonna pop over. See you in a few!
Offhoff
05-27-07, 10:27 AM
Coffee in the market or something anyone?
somnambulant
05-27-07, 10:39 AM
Seeing as the weather's a write off this weekend, anyone up to planning a bit of a group ride at Albion or Kelso next weekend? Long range forecast is looking good and I'd be happy to throw another bike and rider in my car if we head up.
I might be up for that, but something tells me I already have plans. Ask again mid-week.
Don was fun..a little greasy but no nasty mishaps to speak of. A better wet tire on the rear would have been nice but steering traction was o.k. Good times! No car doors to speak of either :D There were a few other riders but for the most part we didn't really run into anyone on the trail.
What he said.. mostly. My front wheel washed out after that last little downhill (with the berm-turn) before the big climb up to the place where there was construction under the bridge. Just a scraped knee and a bruised hip. No biggie. It was slick though.. pretty similar to that first time the two of us went in.
pyze-guy
05-27-07, 10:41 AM
Coffee in the market or something anyone?
I'm cleaning out the bike shed today. Maybe later though.
zippered
05-27-07, 10:49 AM
will be heading to the market once i get my act together...
Offhoff
05-27-07, 10:49 AM
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/339230056.html
What length do you need Brad? I am gonna be here till 1 or so.
Thanks again Keith! It's perfect, and it looks purdy on my bike too :D
Thanks to Fuzzz for the downtube shifters. Further to the discussion Pyze and Mike and I had about cycling caps, there's some other pics here and if you go into the directory "cycle" there's a pattern with some instructions in pdf. http://james.architectureburger.com/cycle/cap.html
blickblocks has a thread going on it too: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=292333
jet sanchEz
05-27-07, 10:58 AM
I saw a Cannondale track frame on the Canadian Cyclist classifieds section. It is a 56cm frame and it is 350$CDN for the frame, fork and headset; maybe someone here can use the info.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/adventures2006247.jpg
Offhoff
05-27-07, 11:05 AM
Damn tall people why can't I find a local c-dale track (the blue alu kinds from the mid 90s) in my size ever.
Atleast this one isn't the right model. Saves me some frustration.
iherald
05-27-07, 11:22 AM
Damn tall people....
Us real tall people usually look at these ads and say "damn short people..." :)
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