Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

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Can you guys use pics from his blog entries? - link here (http://picasaweb.google.com/shiznaz) I know there are a couple of Charlie (albeit eating, etc.). My respect and thoughts for tomorrows service.
I'd like to make the ride Friday if I can (esp. as I couldn't do Sunday afterall), what's the sketch?

Charlie was meant for so much more than something like that. - Mike

Sometimes, a death is a catalyst for change.

Sometimes, a death is a catalyst for change.

Hopefully for the better William. We can always hope.

I'll see you all around 1:30. I'm with Keith, can't decide b/w formal or casual. I will have a cycling cap though for Charlie. Seems whenever I saw him he always had one on.

If any of you are wondering, there's O-ring bike parking on the west side of the church. I recon'ed the area this morning. Either that or lock up to the metal fence around the church. Or don't bike, in which case you suck.

i'm unable to attend tomorrow but there's a 95% chance i'll see you all on the friday ride. Please pass along my condolences to the family. No matter how much i think about it, this still hasn't really sunk in yet.

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Matt Chester is going to start making bikes again in 2008. He's also moving to Hamilton and setting up shop there.
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Hopefully for the better William. We can always hope.

It's the only good thing I can take from this. It's sad that we wait until a death to realize the value of eachother, and sad that we wait until a death to start a change. But, in the least, now he's a symbol and a motivator.

I am sad for the fact I never met him, and he was in my town for a while.

Can you guys use pics from his blog entries? - link here (http://picasaweb.google.com/shiznaz) I know there are a couple of Charlie (albeit eating, etc.). My respect and thoughts for tomorrows service.
I'd like to make the ride Friday if I can (esp. as I couldn't do Sunday afterall), what's the sketch?

Wes, Martino has a couple up on his blog too. Can you post the edited version, I'm going to burn some off at work and stick them on the bikes and circulate it to the BUGS

Thanks for the info on the Catlike Helmets.

I'm posting info for Friday's ride on the FGG Forum as I know several guys that post there that don't post here so I'm wondering if I can get some details? Time, place?

edited version of what? the ride image? It's posted already.. http://www.somnambulant.net/misc/charlie-ride.jpg

Make sure your browser isn't displaying a cached version.. ctrl-f5 works in most browsers to force a full refresh.

Matt: It's in that graphic. I can trim it for posting if you like.

edit: done.. http://www.somnambulant.net/misc/charlie-ride_single.jpg

also, as dorky as it is, it's a good way of getting word out so I just created an event for the ride on facebook..

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6498720599

I've been away from BF for a bit (away for work, broken laptop) but was floored to hear the news about Charlie. I read the post in the main forum a few days ago, but haven't really written anything since I was really at a loss for words.

I only joined the Toronto Fixed thread a bit before Charlie went out west on his epic ride, so I never got to ride with him, but I can clearly see how loved he was by everyone here. I followed Charlie's blog every day with respect and awe for his accomplishments. My thoughts and sympathies go out to all of his loved ones, friends and family. I won't be able to attend the funeral today, but hope to pay my respects by joining his memorial ride on Friday.

EDIT: Can anyone comment on the pace of the memorial ride? My wife is not a strong cyclist, but was interested in attending as well.

also, as dorky as it is, it's a good way of getting word out so I just created an event for the ride on facebook..

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6498720599

Posted on the bike rally and CMWC group walls.

also, as dorky as it is, it's a good way of getting word out so I just created an event for the ride on facebook..

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6498720599

To all that have been putting all the various facebook, flyers, spoke cards... together - Great work! Thanks

This is really a great group.

Sometimes, a death is a catalyst for change.

I have been reflecting on Charlie's death over the past few days, and would like to make a personal pledge in his honour. Over the past month and a half, I've been forced to commute to my summer job by car, and have been irresponsible in talking on a cell phone while driving (not to mention hypocritical, as I have chastised enough of my friends and family members for doing just this). I'm not looking for any kind of absolution by posting this, but wanted to declare it publically so that I can have a personal reminder of my promise to no longer use my phone while driving.

Charlie's loss has been a humbling reminder of how powerful a weapon a car can be -- whether a driver is drunk, reckless, or just distracted, the end results can be the same. I wish that more people would remember this when they were behind the wheel -- a car is a 3000 pound weapon and should be treated with the same fear and respect as a firearm.

Martino just posted up the ride flyer on Bike Lane Diary (http://bikelanediary.blogspot.com/) as well as iBikeTO (www.ibiketo.ca).

Also, Herb posted on iBikeTO about maybe putting a ghost bike up near Brooks as he has relatives there and will be visiting soon.

Thanks Wes - I finish work at 6 but I figure I should be able to a) duck out a couple of minutes early or b) blast up there with lightning speed!

[QUOTE=somnambulant;5064364]edited version of what? the ride image? It's posted already.. http://www.somnambulant.net/misc/charlie-ride.jpg


Thanks Wes, I didn't check the previously posted links. I'm going to paper the bikes here at Sunnybrook.

I don't think this has been posted already:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20070811.93113173/BDAStory/BDA/

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Matt Chester is going to start making bikes again in 2008. He's also moving to Hamilton and setting up shop there.
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holy crap that is awsome. where did you find this information? a MC frame has been my dream ride for a long time...

http://mattchester.livejournal.com/

So, second cup @ bloor and church @ 1:30?

says he might also be working in steel...

anyone seen this? Might check it out tonight.

The Bicycle Thieves Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W. Toronto. (416-968-FILM; www.cinemathequeontario.ca) 9 p.m. An unemployed man needs a bicycle to get a job. His wife pawns their sheets to buy one, but it is immediately stolen. The man's desperate search through Rome for the precious bike becomes an odyssey in which he meets the best and worst of humanity, struggling to survive amidst the city's postwar confusion. Dir. Vittorio De Sica. Italy 1948. In Italian with English subtitles.

Thanks for the info on the Catlike Helmets.

I loved my Catlike helmet. Here's my advice to you: Don't let yours anywhere Dublin taxi drivers. Can you believe no one has heard of Catlike in Berlin? (I want to replace mine and will hopefully get some money from insurance. Yet another reason to hate taxi drivers.) I asked at so many fancy roadie shops and had to explain "lots of tour riders use them... their Spanish" etc. One guy said "oh yeah I think I saw a picture once". Are they common in any country anywhere in the world? Geez.

I loved my Catlike helmet. Here's my advice to you: Don't let yours anywhere Dublin taxi drivers. Can you believe no one has heard of Catlike in Berlin? (I want to replace mine and will hopefully get some money from insurance. Yet another reason to hate taxi drivers.) I asked at so many fancy roadie shops and had to explain "lots of tour riders use them... their Spanish" etc. One guy said "oh yeah I think I saw a picture once". Are they common in any country anywhere in the world? Geez.


I must have missed something! I'm assuming you've had an accident? Are you ok? Is the bike ok? :)

anyone seen this? Might check it out tonight.

The Bicycle Thieves Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W. Toronto. (416-968-FILM; www.cinemathequeontario.ca) 9 p.m. An unemployed man needs a bicycle to get a job. His wife pawns their sheets to buy one, but it is immediately stolen. The man's desperate search through Rome for the precious bike becomes an odyssey in which he meets the best and worst of humanity, struggling to survive amidst the city's postwar confusion. Dir. Vittorio De Sica. Italy 1948. In Italian with English subtitles.

It is an incredible movie, one of my all-time favs. Be warned though, it is gut-wrenchingly sad.

Good to see you all there. My pants disagreed with my fixed gear, but next time i'll roll them up. And good tallk sr20 - much appreciated.

:(

RIP Shiznaz.

P.S Sorry for the doublelock shamil/keith.

anyone seen this? Might check it out tonight.

The Bicycle Thieves Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W. Toronto. (416-968-FILM; www.cinemathequeontario.ca) 9 p.m. An unemployed man needs a bicycle to get a job. His wife pawns their sheets to buy one, but it is immediately stolen. The man's desperate search through Rome for the precious bike becomes an odyssey in which he meets the best and worst of humanity, struggling to survive amidst the city's postwar confusion. Dir. Vittorio De Sica. Italy 1948. In Italian with English subtitles.

Interesting, it almost sounds similar to Beijing Bicycle (which was excellent by the way, especially if you are fluent in mandarin although the english subtittles were great as well)

anyone seen this? Might check it out tonight.

The Bicycle Thieves Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W. Toronto. (416-968-FILM; www.cinemathequeontario.ca) 9 p.m. An unemployed man needs a bicycle to get a job. His wife pawns their sheets to buy one, but it is immediately stolen. The man's desperate search through Rome for the precious bike becomes an odyssey in which he meets the best and worst of humanity, struggling to survive amidst the city's postwar confusion. Dir. Vittorio De Sica. Italy 1948. In Italian with English subtitles.

I keep seeing this on the wall at 2Q or Queen Video and intending to give it a looksee, probably better at the AGO

maybe we should just rent one or both of those movies sometime and have a movie night..?

Good to see you all there. My pants disagreed with my fixed gear, but next time i'll roll them up. And good tallk sr20 - much appreciated.

:(

RIP Shiznaz.

Two rolls, fold over laterally, continue rolling.

Good to see all there too.

Hey everyone.. I just got an email from Sue Campbell from CBC asking me to come down and do an interviewy type thing tomorrow. While I knew Charlie I'm not sure if someone else might have known him better to do such a thing.. here's the email I got:

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Hi Wes,

I'm a producer at CBC Radio - I've been in touch with Martin Reis who has forwarded me your email. I am wondering if you would be interested in coming in to the studio to talk about Charlie Prinsep. I'm very sorry for your loss. It's just terrible.

The show is Sounds Like Canada and the summer host is Kevin Sylvester, who's a big cyclist.

We'd like you to talk about your friend, what motivated him, what you know about the crash and what we should do about protecting cyclists, the memorial, etc. Martin is going to be a guest too.

Wondering if 12:15 pm tomorrow would work - studio at Front and John?

Please email or call me - 416-705-2902 on my cell.

Many thanks,
Sue Campbell

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If anyone wants to volunteer, or suggest someone, let me know. But this needs to be taken care of asap. I'm totally fine doing it as well, but I just wanted to put it out there first.

Wes ... do you remember that reporters name?

ps. Just sent Shimon a msg about it on facebook.

Wes ... do you remember that reporters name?

nope, sorry. She's supposed to be calling me tomorrow afternoon though.

Do you know when it's scheduled to air?

how did the CBC get wind of the funeral today? it would be great for someone to speak about charlie and have his legacy cast to a wide audience.

i have to say it was a difficult day but made easier by everyone's presence. it's nice to see that much support amongst us all; you would have made charlie proud (and all looking sharp i might add).

hope you all had a good time at house on parliament.

An interesting offer. Wes, I think you'll do a good job. Kevin did a piece on cycling in Vancouver
http://www.cbc.ca/radioshows/SOUNDS_LIKE_CANADA/20070712.shtml so I doubt you'll get drawn into a bicycle helmet debate or some fool thing. The only thing I might suggest from my previous dealings with media is think of the most dumbass polarizing question you can and have a response ready to bring things back under control. I've gotten hit with a couple of those in the past.

Here's a brief bio on him http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/personality/index.jsp?personality=Sylvester%2C+Kevin&program=CBC+Radio+Sports

I spoke briefly with Thoby after the service. And being the **** I am wasn't able to say anything poignant, but he did say how much it meant to the family of the support from the biking community and how amazing it was.

I actually ran into martino who told me about the CBC radio thing before I came home an hour ago - I would go, but I don't think i'd be the best person.

I nominate cavit8.


Do you know when it's scheduled to air?

12:30 tomorrow.

No can dooeey, thanks though.

I was contacted as well at a bike shop, but I only knew Charlie here on the internet and at bike shops, we never rode together socially, only by chance on Harbord once in a while & a mass or two. He did take time to help me with some questions I had about the way things work here in Canada, thanks to his study of transportation and urban planning.

All I can add about Sue & CBC is that she indicated that it would be aired immediately, hence the strict timing, perhaps live, as I'm fairly certain much of the show is, the host is live. We listen occasionally in the workshop, it's a good program.

That's good advice, keep it human, not heated even though it's a raw subject. It'll be good for people outside of cycling bubbles to know who Charlie was. I just can't believe that someone who was so obviously already part of the solution and going to be a greater part of it in the future could be lost.

yeah, I'm totally fine with speaking on air.. I just feel like there must be someone out there who knew him better than I. But, maybe that's just me being a ****.

yes! toronto fixed massive repped at the funeral...nice one guys!

Wes good luck with the interview. HOP was there to cheer us up along with the guiness!

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it was great seeing everyone make it out to the funeral. not a fun thing to do but it had to be done. Charlie would have been proud to see us all there. just listening to people talk about him made me think he was a guy on track to greatness.

yes! toronto fixed massive repped at the funeral...nice one guys!

Wes good luck with the interview. HOP was there to cheer us up along with the guiness!

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Agreed, I counted 20+ of us which was great to see. There were some faces there I recognized and some that came out of the woodwork (looking at you, sr20), so the support was likely really appreciated.

Sara and I will be at the ride this Friday.

Wes, can you add an event in the I Bike Toronto group? I appear to be too dumb to pull that off (stupid Facebook).

is the interview tomorrow on cbc 1 or 2?

From the other thread:



Stream CBC 91.1 on 08/15 around 12:30pm. Some of Charlie's friends will be talking about him and the memorial ride on Friday.

http://www.cbc.ca/toronto/audio/index.html#listen (http://www.cbc.ca/toronto/audio/index.html#listen)