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operator

07-05-07, 10:23 AM

Pfft... Needs more logos... :rolleyes:

haha...!

2wheelsgood

07-05-07, 11:04 AM

anybody else going to white stripes tonight?

i want (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160132907770&rd=1&rd=1)

pyze-guy

07-05-07, 11:09 AM

I'd ride this.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/235/517111520_c16cf84989_o.jpg
Being the only fixed rider in Kingston you don't stick out enough already.

iherald

07-05-07, 11:10 AM

anyone know a horse stable to do a nature ride on the weekend?

TRaffic Jammer

07-05-07, 11:44 AM

anybody else going to white stripes tonight?

i want (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160132907770&rd=1&rd=1)

My 13yr old daughter is. *sigh* jealous

I_bRAD

07-05-07, 11:53 AM

They don't do it for me I'm afraid.

Danhalen

07-05-07, 11:54 AM

I_bRAD

07-05-07, 11:56 AM

anyone know a horse stable to do a nature ride on the weekend?

How far are you willing to travel? English or Western? You just want to walk along trails right?

This place is out near my parents and it's OK

http://www.mazowsze.homestead.com/kuzenko.html

Kuzenko Stables
4507 Courtice Rd N
Hampton, ON L0B 1J0
Phone: (905) 725-5575

Danhalen

07-05-07, 11:57 AM

That is pretty damn hot but would look sooo much cool with subtler graphics. A black/white paint job with funky molecules and way fewer words would look pretty damn sharp.

Beyond that, isn't an aluminum track bike a little on the stiff side and not as comfortable to ride for long periods as something made out of steel? Just curious...

+1

Definitely infinitely better than the Cinelli graphics though...

TRaffic Jammer

07-05-07, 11:57 AM

I'm still kinda 'meh' about the new album

Danhalen

07-05-07, 12:00 PM

On a side note: Brooks and Major Taylors on a spaceship? Pretty funny stuff...

Whoa that's nuts! I bet he can't reach the drops on that badboy! I think he should put some bullhorns on there that would look awesome/more in keeping with the whole pursuit geometry thing. Hell maybe even some aero bars. He could do circuits at the Ex or something. :D

2wheelsgood

07-05-07, 12:03 PM

i've never been a huge fan either but i got a leftover floor ticket from a friend. live music is still good, whatever it is

Danhalen

07-05-07, 12:03 PM

I'm still kinda 'meh' about the new album

I haven't even heard it yet

2wheelsgood

07-05-07, 12:05 PM

I am! Booyah. Re: that Makino on Ebay: DO IT!

my heart says yes, but my wallet laughs in my face. and i'm sure that'll quickly jump to $1100 or so before the auction closes. where are your tickets?

iherald

07-05-07, 12:07 PM

How far are you willing to travel? English or Western? You just want to walk along trails right?

This place is out near my parents and it's OK

how far is it?

TRaffic Jammer

07-05-07, 12:08 PM

My daughter was asked by a BOY from school. "Where the red dot goes......."
Turns out they're buddies and collectively giggled at the thought of it being a date.

Danhalen

07-05-07, 12:08 PM

my heart says yes, but my wallet laughs in my face. and i'm sure that'll quickly jump to $1100 or so before the auction closes. where are your tickets?

Yikes! I guess they didn't kill whatever they made your wallet with first!

As for the tickets I'm not sure ask Ryan I'm getting an extra from him.

I_bRAD

07-05-07, 12:18 PM

how far is it?
45mins or so by car

http://maps.google.ca/maps?daddr=4507+Courtice+Rd,+Courtice,+ON&geocode=&saddr=toronto+on&f=d&hl=en&sll=43.943302,-78.791928&sspn=0.027316,0.053902&ie=UTF8&z=11&om=1

I used to do lessons out Northwest somewhere... I think trafalgar road area. I'm not sure if they do trail rides too, but let me know if you'd rather head that way and I'll see if I can track down the name of the stables.

Bikes are more fun 'cause they don't think for themselves!

operator

07-05-07, 01:03 PM

My 13yr old daughter is. *sigh* jealous

"Dad needs to confiscate these because your $RAND_SUBJECT mark is too low"

TRaffic Jammer

07-05-07, 01:31 PM

Despite some typical teen rough patches she's a jem. All A's with two B's as the exception, and heading off the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Sept.... so pretty proud papa.

Happy Birthday DAN...whipper snapper

Fuzzz

07-05-07, 02:31 PM

this may be old news but has MapMyRide.com is pretty shweet

http://www.mapmyride.com/

ronin2046

07-05-07, 02:43 PM

sweep242

07-05-07, 03:11 PM

Being the only fixed rider in Kingston you don't stick out enough already.

Ha Ha all i have to say is remember the guy we met up with when we stopped for a drink what a explanation that was. Coo Coo!

DrBenway

07-05-07, 03:13 PM

Sec 202, Row O, Seats 33 & 34 :D

Apparently they literally just played on a street corner here in the city. Yesterday it was a Winnipeg city bus. I've seen thema few times and had the pleasure of working with them before and I can honestly say, whether you like the music or not, they're real musicians... as in about the actual music.

See you there chumly.

Ps. HAPPY B-DAY Dan-O!

TRaffic Jammer

07-05-07, 03:22 PM

He's a frikken genius I think ....

I_bRAD

07-05-07, 03:26 PM

Happy birthday dan!

I_bRAD

07-05-07, 03:27 PM

this may be old news but has MapMyRide.com is pretty shweet

http://www.mapmyride.com/
pfft. Support the local guy, also he's fast as hell so that counts for something

www.stridemaps.com (http://www.stridemaps.com) and www.letspedal.com (http://www.letspedal.com)

Danhalen

07-05-07, 03:44 PM

Thanks guys! I'm a quarter of a century old now!

I heard that they might be playing on a street corner damn I wish I had caught that. Give me a ring when you're done Ryan, I'm just heading to Kensington to buy bread and then I'll be back home.

I_bRAD

07-05-07, 03:50 PM

What corner? Queen and John?

pyze-guy

07-05-07, 03:53 PM

He's a frikken genius I think ....
Dan?

TRaffic Jammer

07-05-07, 04:03 PM

^^no silly^^ Jack White... his producing Loretta Lynn's comeback album netted her a Grammy...he's the real deal.

TORONTO -- Alt-rockers the White Stripes have surprised dozens of children with an impromptu rock show at a Toronto daycamp.

More than 65 children between the age of five and 12 sat in a semi-circle on the floor to catch a five-song set by bandmates Jack White and Meg White.

Fans who had heard about the show headed to the YMCA where the show was held after hearing about the concert by word of mouth, text messages and on websites.

Most were turned away by security, who said the concert was for the kids.

Two children were called forward by singer Jack White to sing songs of their choice; one small boy sang a part of the R&B song "I Believe I Can Fly."

A YMCA spokesperson says he thought it was a prank when the band's manager contacted him about the show.

No offense to Dan intended. :lol:

Danhalen

07-05-07, 04:33 PM

:( :( :fight:

That Loretta Lynn album is awesome. I love Portland Oregon, featuring Jack himself singing a duet. Great stuff.

nerdsgirth

07-05-07, 06:26 PM

nerdsgirth: what, you think you can ride down my street in the middle of the lane no handed? pfft!

(either that or you've been cloned)

If by riding hands "no handed" you mean that my hand was going numb from marking grade 6 standardized tests by PDA in an airplane hanger while going crazy reading responses to two questions about a girl named Hanna who believes that the homeless have "warm hearts wrapped in rags" then you are correct. I wish I was riding. http://www.ladybugfoundation.ca/ wow! the story was actually non-fiction!

Dan maybe you should ride a quarter century *blink* for you bday.

Happy Friday!

duppy.conqueror

07-05-07, 06:47 PM

yo dan

happy bday homey...make sure to clean down that carbonium frame...;)

shapelike

07-05-07, 07:27 PM

Pfft... Needs more logos... :rolleyes:

Carbon monocoque fork, steel inserts, geometry that fits me perfectly and they even had some of the Australian track riders help develop it. I'd be proud to show off all the (Canadian) logos.

jet sanchEz

07-05-07, 10:46 PM

Has anyone seen those coffee holders that sit on the front bars of a bike for sale in Toronto? I think they would be great for the morning commute, are they pricey?

jeremywhitehorn

07-05-07, 11:17 PM

Has anyone seen those coffee holders that sit on the front bars of a bike for sale in Toronto? I think they would be great for the morning commute, are they pricey?

i believe i've seen them around at the shops that carry soma stuff (curbside, west side cycle on roncey etc). you can do the same thing with a handlebar mounted bottle holder. urbane has adapters, or rigging something up with hose clamps is always an option. i think the soma holders are about $20-30...

pyze-guy

07-05-07, 11:49 PM

Has anyone seen those coffee holders that sit on the front bars of a bike for sale in Toronto? I think they would be great for the morning commute, are they pricey?
My travel mug fits in my bottle cage perfectly, always an option.

shapelike

07-06-07, 06:43 AM

i believe i've seen them around at the shops that carry soma stuff (curbside, west side cycle on roncey etc). you can do the same thing with a handlebar mounted bottle holder. urbane has adapters, or rigging something up with hose clamps is always an option. i think the soma holders are about $20-30...

MSRP is actually $60 on the Soma dealie jobbie (?!) ... I had one for a bit last year and I found the sliding lid portion kept sliding open and violently ejecting hot tea all over my hands/bars while I was riding. Not fun, but I assume other travel mugs would fit in the thing. Makes it even less of a value though if you've got to toss the mug that comes with it.

MattRennick

07-06-07, 07:06 AM

Whoa that's nuts! I bet he can't reach the drops on that badboy! I think he should put some bullhorns on there that would look awesome/more in keeping with the whole pursuit geometry thing. Hell maybe even some aero bars. He could do circuits at the Ex or something. :D

Went for a ride with him last night and he's got bullhorns & a crazy looking / super fancy LG seat... the bike looks as it should now. :)

PS Happy Belated Birthday!

duppy.conqueror

07-06-07, 07:35 AM

Went for a ride with him last night and he's got bullhorns & a crazy looking / super fancy LG seat... the bike looks as it should now. :)

PS Happy Belated Birthday!

yo Matt nice to meet u and put a face to the name.

shapelike

07-06-07, 07:55 AM

I_bRAD

07-06-07, 08:05 AM

It goes something like this:

http://www.stridemaps.com/maps/view/95

Careful at this time of year though, you can really get tearing through there and it's non-directional. The grass grows tall enough that there are some blind corners. Best to do it at off peak hours!

somnambulant

07-06-07, 08:07 AM

something like this, starting at pottery road:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1112497

I can't really map it all properly using the satellite map because it's under tree cover, but that'll get you started. Basically, once you go over the little bridge off the paved trail you hang a right, and then like 20' up the gravel trail you'll see a path through the woods. Go in there and keep following it. Eventually you'll come to the railway (around 1km on my link), hang a right and keep following it north.

MattRennick

07-06-07, 08:12 AM

yo Matt nice to meet u and put a face to the name.

Great to meet you as well! Any man with a lion of judah (?) spoke card and a Kevin Harris avatar is just fine by me!

duppy.conqueror

07-06-07, 08:30 AM

Great to meet you as well! Any man with a lion of judah (?) spoke card and a Kevin Harris avatar is just fine by me!
haha!

ya lion of judah one side and Marley 'pon the other...it run di badvibez ;)

jeremywhitehorn

07-06-07, 08:48 AM

I hear there's a river trail in the Don that might (should?) be rideable for the cx bike. Can anyone Google Maps that bad boy for me so I know where to find it? Or ... if anyone ever wants to go on an easy ride and watch the new guy slap himself around, I'm game.

Edit: new shoes! YAY!

mike i know my way around that trail now and as it stands at the moment i only have a CX bike for riding off road, so if you want a tour guide at some time (during the week) let me know. actually, i'm going to be heading there shortly if you're interested.

Fuzzz

07-06-07, 02:24 PM

I hear there's a river trail in the Don that might (should?) be rideable for the cx bike. Can anyone Google Maps that bad boy for me so I know where to find it? Or ... if anyone ever wants to go on an easy ride and watch the new guy slap himself around, I'm game.

Edit: new shoes! YAY!

Yeah that lower section is totally doable for a nice fast rolling ride. If you can make it out on a week day it should be a little less crowded...

jeremywhitehorn

07-06-07, 02:28 PM

for the record i just got back from a ride in the lower don on my cross bike. it is totally doable and fun-tastic! (just let some air out of your tires).

on another note, the "chorizo argentino" empanadas from the guy next to segovia meats in kensington are quite simply pure awsomeness wrapped in pastry. that is all.

Fuzzz

07-06-07, 02:30 PM

Hey MTB peeps... has anyone ridden the newly re-opened porcupine ridge trails up in Bracebridge @ Santa's Village? My usual up north riding spot has OCup stuff there this weekend so it's not an option, but I keep hearing that Porcupine ridge is crazy super technical triple black diamond. Is it really that much more technical than the upper don, Albion, Kelso, etc.?