Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Oooh didn't think of that. *slaps forehead* There shouldn't be customs or sales tax considering I bought the bike myself in Canada...

Sometimes it's up to you to prove it was your bike to begin with I think. 5-6 years ago I shipped my buddies bike to him in Sweden on FedEx (for $500!) and when it arrived they wanted to charge him duty on it. He got out of paying it, but it was a hassle.

Oooh didn't think of that. *slaps forehead* There shouldn't be customs or sales tax considering I bought the bike myself in Canada... But I don't know if that's how it works. I guess maybe there might be customs. I can drop off some cash to you. One way or another I will pay for it of course.

Don't sweat it...I will keep some cash in the drawer just in case. We can settle up later if need be. As long as they will not ding you an exorbitant amount.

After an odd sequence of events, a man brought a cowbell to Cycle Therapy for me today. He wanted $30. I haggled him down to $10. Thank you, father. You taught me well.

Was it Bruce Dickinson, and were you hosting BOC? ;)

That ride north from Kipling looks OK - I wonder if it'd be nicer to adapt the route to go north through the Humber valley (prettier than concrete at least) - I've taken that path system all the way north to Steeles and it's nice, much nicer to ride along than streets.
There are quite a few options to get out and onto the roads to turn west and head into Miss./Brampton. 120k+ let's say ~30k to get in/out of town itself, 150k in a days work won't be bad. If I can do it, I'd bet everyone here can.

Was it Bruce Dickinson, and were you hosting BOC? ;)

That ride north from Kipling looks OK - I wonder if it'd be nicer to adapt the route to go north through the Humber valley (prettier than concrete at least) - I've taken that path system all the way north to Steeles and it's nice, much nicer to ride along than streets.
There are quite a few options to get out and onto the roads to turn west and head into Miss./Brampton. 120k+ let's say ~30k to get in/out of town itself, 150k in a days work won't be bad. If I can do it, I'd bet everyone here can.

If we are talkin about 150+ km, I will have to pass. I was thinkin' an early departure 80km or somethin. anything more and I will, a..be totally late for work and b..melted for cross on Sunday.

Yeah 150+ is going to be too much for me too. My shoulder does feel much better but that is a pretty big commitment if it gets sore. I haven't done anything even remotely close to that since my injury.

We're not starting at the subway station and doing 120?

flimflam can't even make it this Saturday... pipe down, you! I was more in the mind of a 75-100km ride as well... I'm open to alternate route suggestions. Preferably with ample foliage viewing opportunities. :D

Badlands! :P

i'm a first time caller; long time listener. and i need help.

i murdered my bike over the weekend and would like another one quickly. is there anywhere that still has fixed gears lying around at this time of the season? la carrera was empty, curbside had nothing, bike on wheels had one sputnik and a whack of viciously overpriced conversions, urbane seemed to only have a few bikes too large for me. any other places i should look to? i am just looking for a cheapo fuji or KHS at this point.

thanks in advance, gang.

http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/450897611.html

"63km Kennedy-Pickering
Start: Kennedy Subway Station
This route is similar to the shorter Rouge Park one, except you get to travel further east into Pickering. Coming back along Taunton Road takes you through some lovely greenbelt landscapes."

http://www.bikerally.org/trainingmaps2007/63k_KennedyPickering.pdf

also, here are some pictures of the badlands for those that haven't seen them before: http://flickr.com/search/?q=Cheltenham+badlands&m=text

Hey operator, I remember that you are involved with Bikechain, do you guys take donations? I have two old Supercycle mountain bike frames here but I have no use for them. They are in okayish shape and they can probably be used by someone, just not me.

Was it Bruce Dickinson, and were you hosting BOC? ;)

Eh?
http://files.isound.com/pics/b/r/bruce_dickinson.jpg

flimflam can't even make it this Saturday... pipe down, you! I was more in the mind of a 75-100km ride as well... I'm open to alternate route suggestions. Preferably with ample foliage viewing opportunities. :D

*cough* :p though I'm trying to switch my day to make the ride (assuming I can climb and get down the tower fast enough to make the meet up).

I added the extra km's because I always prefer to ride to a start point rather than mix it up.. I rode to St. Catherines to do the Pedal 100 ride, for example :p

Eh?
http://files.isound.com/pics/b/r/bruce_dickinson.jpg

Run for the hills!

Hey operator, I remember that you are involved with Bikechain, do you guys take donations? I have two old Supercycle mountain bike frames here but I have no use for them. They are in okayish shape and they can probably be used by someone, just not me.

CBN?


Eh?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt8bJdmUlSo :D

Medieval royal dude: "Throw them in the iron maiden"

Bill and Ted: "Iron Maiden! Excellent!!!" *huge air guitar riff*

but dudes, isn't this calling your name?

http://coffee-and-pie.com/media/img/27e3eeef/Badland-Road-i.jpg (http://coffee-and-pie.com/media/img/27e3eeef/Badland-Road-picture.html)

CBN?


I am guessing this means Canadian Bicycling Network? I googled it but got the Toronto Bicycling Network....

but dudes, isn't this calling your name?

http://coffee-and-pie.com/media/img/27e3eeef/Badland-Road-i.jpg (http://coffee-and-pie.com/media/img/27e3eeef/Badland-Road-picture.html)

Wrong badlands. :)

I am guessing this means Canadian Bicycling Network? I googled it but got the Toronto Bicycling Network....

Yeah they need parts and bikes. I was talking to "the" guy (John?) on the subway today on the way back from York.

Yeah they need parts and bikes. I was talking to "the" guy (John?) on the subway today on the way back from York.

Coolio, where is the place to take parts/frames? Do they have a website?

Wrong badlands. :)

oops... i was distracted by caffiene and pastery type thoughts :o

i'm a first time caller; long time listener. and i need help.

i murdered my bike

Photo or it didn't happen. Re: new bikes?, not sure. Sorry...
Welcome!

I feel inspired to go to great lengths, including time travel if necessary to kick Mr. Ambrosio in the balls. Is there a Mr. Ambrosio? I want to personally 'thank' him for making the rims that take the award for toughest to put a ****ing tire on. I am selling these wheels very soon. I have ****ing had it. I even tried to buy tires based on how easy they would be to put on and it is still ridiculous. Folding tires are actually easier to put on believe it or not. $#%&#%^!!!!!!!

Coolio, where is the place to take parts/frames? Do they have a website?

The depot is in the United Church on Queen near Bathurst (where artisans sell pottery on the sidewalk). I don't know any other details, operating hours etc. He mentioned that this spot needs them more than Bike pirates right now.

Edit:Community Bicycle Network's (CBN) "Cyclist" -
Intersection, 761 Queen St. W.
Drop by CBN at Intersection to view this unique gallery of portraits.
416-504-2918

i think the bike share bikes at Community Bike Neywork were a specific kind of frame?

"...and ride away on a retro single-speed bike."

http://www.communitybicyclenetwork.org/bikeshare

The depot is in the United Church on Queen near Bathurst (where artisans sell pottery on the sidewalk). I don't know any other details, operating hours etc. He mentioned that this spot needs them more than Bike pirates right now.

Edit:Community Bicycle Network's (CBN) "Cyclist" -
Intersection, 761 Queen St. W.
Drop by CBN at Intersection to view this unique gallery of portraits.
416-504-2918

Thanks. I had dropped a couple of frames off to Bike Pirates over the summer but wondered about the legality of their operation. What do they do? Build up bikes and sell them or do they make bikes and donate them to charity?

after an hour and a half and surprisingly not a lot of frustration my first attempt at diamond wrapping my bars:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/1592096194_9599fc19d8.jpg


oh and dan, i saw a postal worker riding around on this sweet guerciotti today. weird. anyways...

Europe Bound on Front.

i managed to pick up a KHS for a great price. thank you!

i managed to pick up a KHS for a great price. thank you!

No prob.

oh and dan, i saw a postal worker riding around on this sweet guerciotti today. weird. anyways...

This guy said something funny today. His name wasn't Colin. :crash::bday:

This guy said something funny today. His name wasn't Colin. :crash::bday:

my birthday isn't until next week

Hey operator, I remember that you are involved with Bikechain, do you guys take donations? I have two old Supercycle mountain bike frames here but I have no use for them. They are in okayish shape and they can probably be used by someone, just not me.

yes

after an hour and a half and surprisingly not a lot of frustration my first attempt at diamond wrapping my bars:


*hi5*

yes

Okay, PM me the deets, I guess this is your new identity? Took me a minute to figure it out ;)

I suggested riding up to around the badlands/Forks Of The Credit area, but I'm open to other suggestions if anyone else has any.

if you check out forks of the credit/belfountain, make sure to take a walk over the railway trestle...there is a cool little platform for a rest and any other indulgences.

hockley valley/mono cliffs is fun and rolling...it also has "peter cellar`s pub/mono cliffs inn" which is a nice stop for a pint and food. of course, i am not going, though...

http://www.monocliffsinn.ca
http://www.restaurantica.com/restaurants/1086/

if you check out forks of the credit/belfountain, make sure to take a walk over the railway trestle...there is a cool little platform for a rest and any other indulgences.

hockley valley/mono cliffs is fun and rolling...it also has "peter cellar`s pub/mono cliffs inn" which is a nice stop for a pint and food. of course, i am not going, though...

http://www.monocliffsinn.ca
http://www.restaurantica.com/restaurants/1086/

Oh carp.. a pub break would be awesomer.

I'm thinking I'd like to do that badlands run either way. Easy like, like over a whole day 18-20kms/hr average with lots of rest/scenery/smoke/booze breaks. I might keep riding home at the end and make it a century. Anyone else coming? Assuming the weather doesn't suck, of course.

Also: Milk with fiber. WTF.

Dan and I are planning on going to MTL:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b145/tonyinmontreal/cdmsm.gif

As to whether we race, that is a different story. Les glorieux are playing the Leafs. Anyone else interested in making a caravan?

Scheiße! That sounds like a blast, but I'm supposed to be going to Buffalo/Niagara/etc with the missus. :S

hmmm an anti-operator? Strange things are afoot on teh interwebs.

what date did we settle on the for long ride (was it the 20th)?

ok this isn't exactly fixie stuff but who doesn't love bike videos for free. Looks like the Rip.tv dudes are making their latest season of Dropin free to download in ipod and HD. http://www.rip.tv/events/downloads

It looks great on my ipod. Not quite ROAM but still entertaining.

Hey Dan.....I have a big ***** box here with yer name on it.

HOly Schnikes!! Sweet!

hmmm an anti-operator? Strange things are afoot on teh interwebs.

Operator == banninated?

ok this isn't exactly fixie stuff but who doesn't love bike videos for free. Looks like the Rip.tv dudes are making their latest season of Dropin free to download in ipod and HD. http://www.rip.tv/events/downloads

It looks great on my ipod. Not quite ROAM but still entertaining.

That is of course until we start throwing them some street bike vids ;)

Hey guys, really interesting post on Pedal today that has the potential to positively impact all of us if it gets enough interest. I'll post some snippets, and also the link to the full article. Basically the summary is that the Midweek Cycling Club is holding a public meeting with Parks, Forestry and Recreation to try and get more cycling-related facilities in Centennial Park's new Masterplan. The meeting is taking place at 6:00pm on Thursday, November 1st at the Centennial Park Olympium.

"TCAT has learned that the plans do not currently incorporate the needs of cyclists - a proposed loop for bike races was opposed by staff and there is little to no bike parking. Also, the trail link across Etobicoke Creek into Mississauga is opposed by staff. "

One of the most interesting things to you guys is likely this:
"Track: excluded at this time but may be added in the future after we have proven that these facilities get significant usage to warrant considering taking the financial and usage risk that a track would entail."

And in their immediate "needs":
"A 250m, 333m or 500m inside diameter 5m to 7m wide paved surface with slightly raised banks circle for both track-cycling training and interval training"

"This facility would enable a group like Midweek to host Friday night races under the lights from May until Labour Day like is done in major cities around the world."

"Midweek currently host International Ranked Cyclo-cross races within the facility each November; the goal is to move these up to World Cup status within 5 years."

I think I'm going to ride out to the meeting after work... the more the merrier says I.

I didn't have time to clear off my SD card yet, so I didn't bring my camera for sprints action :(
I'm still planning to drop by, even if it's just to watch (my knee feels a bit tweaked from the wind-strain last night)

man.. no matter how many times I see this it still kills me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GNB7xT3rNE

edit: it's all about the music. gold.