Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Lawl @ the front wheel. FtW!

Where sthe guy with thehf fuax areo helmet?

P>S Aero ftw?1

How big a "gang" can each side make? Dang this could be a blast...

Any race type ideas or possible course types PM me ... schemin'
I see at least one team pursuit ....

Worried about his V's as he's lyin' in the hospital....woooord!!!

race? i was hoping for a old-timey dance off.

is there something in the water these days, or did someone put a pox on me? today going west on bloor at bay, a girl swung open the passenger side door to an suv in my path (TO THROW OUT GARBAGE AT THE TRASH BIN, NO LESS... talk about a trivial reason for nearly injuring someone). i scolded her, she got back in, and as i went around the back of the car (since it was turning right), her psychotic boyfriend opened the door as i came around the side. needless to say, i parked myself in front of the car, got out my pen, and got the make/model and plates. ARSF 132 can choke on a dick, i'm filing a report tomorrow.

it's one thing to accidentally almost door me, quite another to do it on purpose.

Totally - report that ****!

Tonight Ashlee almost got doored by a cabbie on Bloor and when she yelled to let him know he yelled "**** you" while continuing to open his door... She waited for him to go into the place he was going and kicked his door in - wish I could have been there but I was here trying to sleep... it obviously isn't working.

I just sprayed coffee on my keyboard.

And if anyone's interested, I have a black 57cm c-t-c Bianchi Strada LX fork and frame for a minor consideration (i.e. beer). Short horizontal drop outs. Paints very good but has cable guides on the top tube etc. I also have a blue 53cm c-t-c Apollo Cobra (cast Sun tour dropouts) I may be willing to part with if the inamorata doesn't want it.

http://cavit8.clawz.com/graphics/strada.jpg
http://cavit8.clawz.com/graphics/apollo.jpg

ps. And Mitch and I are both east enders as well :D

I used to have a Strada just like that - it was my first road bike and also ended up being my first SS conversion... I miss that bike but it was always too small for me. Booooooo...

is there something in the water these days, or did someone put a pox on me? today going west on bloor at bay, a girl swung open the passenger side door to an suv in my path (TO THROW OUT GARBAGE AT THE TRASH BIN, NO LESS... talk about a trivial reason for nearly injuring someone). i scolded her, she got back in, and as i went around the back of the car (since it was turning right), her psychotic boyfriend opened the door as i came around the side. needless to say, i parked myself in front of the car, got out my pen, and got the make/model and plates. ARSF 132 can choke on a dick, i'm filing a report tomorrow.

it's one thing to accidentally almost door me, quite another to do it on purpose.

Yikes! Report that ****! I know it's not what you meant but my tap water has been smelling funky that last couple of days. Sewagey. My roomate and I were both commenting that we had both been feeling a bit queasy over the weekend as well. I don't even want to know what we were drinking out of the tap. Ugh.

race? i was hoping for a old-timey dance off.

:Dhttp://www.runjenrun.com/archives/breakin2.jpg

From the photo thread, as a reference guide (or not) for Cav's '20.

http://www.littlepixel.info/twenty/r20_180707.jpg

Jeez...what circus tent did that crawl out from. HED carbon with a crappy suspension fork? WOW!
For the east vs west challenge I would assume Yonge is the reference point for east side or west side. As far as a race route goes, I am a proponent for an alleycat style vs riding on a running track. If T.J. really wants to keep it away from traffic perhaps the Commisioners, Cherry, Unwin, Leslie loop could be an option. It is still on the street but with less in the way of random traffic and still has enough distance to make it interesting. I like the idea of having it alleycat style with maybe 4 or 5 different manifests...everyone goes at once, and then just award points based on finishing order. This would split people up to a fair degree and then the whole city is our playground. I hereby offer up the back alley at the shop for post race festivities....perhaps a nice keg from Mill St? the brewmaster there is a customer. I have a digital projector that we could show some movies on the wall with. This could be the first feature. My favorite line..."with her mustard shoes and ketchup sash shes a real HOT DOG!"

I like the idea of having it alleycat style with maybe 4 or 5 different manifests...everyone goes at once, and then just award points based on finishing order. This would split people up to a fair degree and then the whole city is our playground.

Yeah, I was thinking yesterday that it'd be cool to have both an east-side and a west-side manifest. Either you could have the east-enders race in the west-end (and vice-versa), or have everyone stick to their own hood.

Movies in the alley would be kick ass.

Jeez...what circus tent did that crawl out from. HED carbon with a crappy suspension fork? WOW!
For the east vs west challenge I would assume Yonge is the reference point for east side or west side. As far as a race route goes, I am a proponent for an alleycat style vs riding on a running track. If T.J. really wants to keep it away from traffic perhaps the Commisioners, Cherry, Unwin, Leslie loop could be an option. It is still on the street but with less in the way of random traffic and still has enough distance to make it interesting. I like the idea of having it alleycat style with maybe 4 or 5 different manifests...everyone goes at once, and then just award points based on finishing order. This would split people up to a fair degree and then the whole city is our playground. I hereby offer up the back alley at the shop for post race festivities....perhaps a nice keg from Mill St? the brewmaster there is a customer. I have a digital projector that we could show some movies on the wall with. This could be the first feature. My favorite line..."with her mustard shoes and ketchup sash shes a real HOT DOG!"

This is sounding awesome!

Yeah, I was thinking yesterday that it'd be cool to have both an east-side and a west-side manifest. Either you could have the east-enders race in the west-end (and vice-versa), or have everyone stick to their own hood.

Movies in the alley would be kick ass.

I was thinkin there would be say 5 manifests...not really east or west side specific. Each team, dependent on how many starters there are, would get an equal # of each manifest. It would be up to each team to distribute the manifests among the team members. Every racer gets 1...so if there are 20 starters for each side, 4 people from each team would do the same manifest. as there would be a crapload of checkpoints they dont really need to all be manned...have a few from each manifest be manned...but dont tell the starters which ones to keep everyone honest.

I'm a north ender :D Check point *****, you are ineligible.
Duppy has DDR for ps2 with two mats ..... In the alley behind the shop Jeremy.

Keith I'm liking the cut of your jib. This way the fastest riders from each team would be assigned the farthest checkpoints. So the slower riders...myself incl wouldn't feel useless. I liiike. Gold Jerry GOLD!!!! We'll sit down later so I make sure I gots what your sayin'. This way it a team ride on the streets (which really is the way it should run), isn't all grouped up like a giant accident waiting to happen. hmmmm

:D Check point *****, you are ineligible.
Duppy has DDR for ps2 with two mats ..... In the alley behind the shop Jeremy.

hahaha.. If he brings DDR, I'll bring Guitar Hero I/II. :)

I'll ask my daughter if I borrow her Guitar for GH... I have a bud who is brew master as well, he's more than likely good for some keggage. Keith if we get Red Bull involved maybe they can help with the check points. What's the capacity of your alley man?.... this is genius Keith.

I'll ask my daughter if I borrow her Guitar for GH

I already have two. :)

hahaha.. If he brings DDR, I'll bring Guitar Hero I/II. :)

Dancing and riffing for extra team points?

Sweet. All we need is a Goldsprint setup to put this over the moon. Jees I gotta sit down I'm gettin' dizzy.
So if there enough check point ppl we can actually have physical pick ups with sigs #'s and times. To be returned to base and counted up... brilliant Keith.

I'll ask my daughter if I borrow her Guitar for GH... I have a bud who is brew master as well, he's more than likely good for some keggage. Keith if we get Red Bull involved maybe they can help with the check points. What's the capacity of your alley man?.... this is genius Keith.

Beer and Red Bull sponsorship for the bevvies. I am sure between all the shop hook-ups we all have we could come up with a ton o prizes. Once cleaned up I am certain the alley could handle everyone. All my neighbors out back are cool with me doing events and parties. It would be fantastic if we could keep all the folks who ride in the actual race rather than have em do checkpoint duty. Maybe make one of the manifests a scavenger hunt style for those who perhaps are not super fast and/or into hammering through town. Britain St. could be used for skids and the finish line. This could happen pretty soon if we really put some effort in. The big question.....who is gonna relegate themselves from racing to organize the manifests?

Red bull girls for check points. I'm thinkin' I should bow out of racin' at this point, as it's my big mouth and fingers that seemed to have pushed the snowball off the top of the ski run. We will have to wait for Dublin folks to return at the very least. I could ride around and find some nifty check point spots within a reasonable zone area.... you know you're goin' far Keith. You and Jim K mano a mano

Red bull girls for check points. I'm thinkin' I should bow out of racin' at this point, as it's my big mouth and fingers that seemed to have pushed the snowball off the top of the ski run. We will have to wait for Dublin folks to return at the very least. I could ride around and find some nifty check point spots within a reasonable zone area.... you know you're goin' far Keith. You and Jim K mano a mano

I will let Bradyn or Teddie handle Kuz....he is out of my league. :rolleyes:

Bradyn better bring the race gun then. Jim and Petey make a tough 1-2 Petey leadin' out

Request: no racing between July 28th and August 3rd.

Request #2: if anyone's interested in donating to a good cause, I'm doing the bike ride to Montreal again this year for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation. It's all to raise money for services to help people living with AIDS around the GTA. The ride leaves this Sunday and I'm still supposed to be coming up with ~$1000 in pledges (!!!) ... so ya, any help would be greatly appreciated.

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/personalPage.aspx?EventID=9755&LangPref=en-CA&RegistrationID=263859 <-- my pledge page
http://www.pwatoronto.org/ <-- PWA link for more info

Anyone gots the hosting where we could slapdash up a site in the next couple/few weeks? End of Aug tentatively to race....what say? Number of riders and classes will need to be done for each 'gang' so the teams are even. Individuals can run it loner style against the teams if they so desire/dare? Mike, wouldn't imagine runnin' it while you are doing the good deeds.

Bradyn better bring the race gun then. Jim and Petey make a tough 1-2 Petey leadin' out

Bradyn leading out a multiple Provincial and National champ? I likes my chances! :eek:

Anyone gots the hosting where we could slapdash up a site in the next couple/few weeks?

Totally, I'd be happy to give up some space @ www.makergo.com/westsidewilleatyourbabies

hahahahahaha a sign up micro for each side and an info link?
www.makergo.com/beastsofbroadview
www.makergo.com/atleasteastsiderscanmakebabies

hahahahahaha a sign up micro for each side and an info link?
www.makergo.com/beastsofbroadview
www.makergo.com/atleasteastsiderscanmakebabies

:) Awesome. Shoot me an email with any details once everything is more solidified and we'll get that ****er set up!

On a totally unrelated note: When I come to the forum I always have to click "Last Page" in order to get to the most recent stuff - is there any way to edit preferences to have the most recent posts shown first?

Guys i'm going to get some mtb pedals + shoes. Any recommendations for pedals? Going to be using it for commuting/errands and a bunch of walking.

I can't say enough good things about Time ATACS.
So Op. .. you live east or west of Yonge?

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On a totally unrelated note: When I come to the forum I always have to click "Last Page" in order to get to the most recent stuff - is there any way to edit preferences to have the most recent posts shown first?

When you click on the thread link "Toronto Fixed"; assuming you are already logged in. It will take you to the last post you have not read since your last login.

Assuming that you don't get impatient and cancel.


I can't say enough good things about Time ATACS.
So Op. .. you live east or west of Yonge?

I live east of Yonge :P On Bayview.

hahaha.. If he brings DDR, I'll bring Guitar Hero I/II. :)

I posted awhile back about the freeware Frets on Fire for Mac OSX.

Check it out! It's no Guitar Hero, but it's plenty fun...

Guys i'm going to get some mtb pedals + shoes. Any recommendations for pedals? Going to be using it for commuting/errands and a bunch of walking.

What shoe size are you?

What shoe size are you?

43/44 ish.

:D Check point *****, you are ineligible.
Duppy has DDR for ps2 with two mats ..... In the alley behind the shop Jeremy.

Keith I'm liking the cut of your jib. This way the fastest riders from each team would be assigned the farthest checkpoints. So the slower riders...myself incl wouldn't feel useless. I liiike. Gold Jerry GOLD!!!! We'll sit down later so I make sure I gots what your sayin'. This way it a team ride on the streets (which really is the way it should run), isn't all grouped up like a giant accident waiting to happen. hmmmm

I'm an East Sider... Give me a short checkpoint... I think I can handle that... :)

Guys i'm going to get some mtb pedals + shoes. Any recommendations for pedals? Going to be using it for commuting/errands and a bunch of walking.

I'm still loving my Shimano SH-MP66 shoes, which I think Urbane still sells.

http://bike.shimano.com/catalog/cycle/products/shoe.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441780344&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302050756&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181674&bmUID=1185292148183

Man.. Shimano's website is the worst thing ever.


Matt: you can also just bookmark either of these.. they'll take you directly to the last page or the last post respectively:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=4918557&lastpage
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=4918557&lastpost

I live east of Yonge :P On Bayview.

Well if that don't beat all.
I think we might have to goto the video replay judges for a ruling.

Ronin...hopefully we can get the sites to allow you select your class.
Matt.... we can PHP and such yes?

http://albums-rap-us.skyrock.com/pics/76435069.jpg

Matt.... we can PHP and such yes?

Yessir!

43/44 ish.

Well, I have a pair of Adidas Plush shoes size 9 (42-43 maybe?) and a pair of eggbeater stainless steel pedals I'm selling.

Check craigslist for my posting.

Well, I have a pair of Adidas Plush shoes size 9 (42-43 maybe?) and a pair of eggbeater stainless steel pedals I'm selling.

Check craigslist for my posting.

+interesting

Have to wait for my next paycheck though.

P.S Why are you selling them?

Vino and Astana are toast. Another black mark on the sport of cycling. When will this crap end?

http://sport.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6801952,00.html

Doesn't look like it'll end anytime soon...

Cripes. I don't get why people do this **** when they *know* they're going to get tested if they win anything. What's the point of cheating if you can't cheat AND win? :P Not to mention the bad press they're giving to their own sport. ugh.

+interesting

Have to wait for my next paycheck though.

P.S Why are you selling them?

Cuz I'm running clips and straps for the time being and to fund my trip to europe...

Oh Vino.... you rat bastid!!!!

Who came in 2nd in the TT and yesterday's stage? I can't remember. I don't want to get on the Tour website because I don't want to see who won today's stage. :P

Who came in 2nd in the TT and yesterday's stage? I can't remember. I don't want to get on the Tour website because I don't want to see who won today's stage. :P

Rest day today.

oh right! duh.

Stage 13 (TT): Cadel Evans
Stage 15: Kim Kirchen

ps. I heard two different news anchors on different channels pronounce Cadel as "CAY-del" within a few minutes of each other. Then again, I've been listening to Bobke butcher nearly everything for two weeks and he's supposed to know all about cycling. :P

Bob Roll! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js23eIWSmL0)

Cripes. I don't get why people do this **** when they *know* they're going to get tested if they win anything. What's the point of cheating if you can't cheat AND win? :P Not to mention the bad press they're giving to their own sport. ugh.

As a lawyer, I'm all about cheating. :) But seriously, if you're going to blood dope take your own blood out. The reason he got caught was he used someone else's blood.