Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

it might not be realistic, but everyone should get some kind of homeowners insurance for peace of mind. take it out of the peeler's budget.

Speaking from experience, sometimes renting above a retail business makes renter's insurance a financial impossibility.

And yeah, insurance is pretty damn cheap, so it's definitely a good idea. Both for covering your own belongings, as well as liability insurance to cover your arse in case you wind up flooding/burning/etc the place!

nuff said. my homeowner's paid for my bike that got ripped off at bloor/christie a few years back.
(let that be a lesson: too much gamjatang (pork bone soup) is not good for your bike.)

it would be funny to re-create that shot right at that location! sorry som, was that what you meant?
see if someone can discern where it is exactly... some ref pics:
http://www.toronto.ca/archives/fire1.htm

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Good eye, me n the wife initially figured Ministry of Labour, but OHRC was what google recommended since we didn't consider the job loss. No way should she have to put up with that in this daynage

Speaking from experience, sometimes renting above a retail business makes renter's insurance a financial impossibility.

interesting.. elaborate? how much more would the premium be? i know a lot of people's budgets are stretched thin as it is; there should be enough options out there to suit individual needs.

patrick's bought life insurance!

Funny, my gf said we should do a ride and try and recreate the photo. 'Twas a much classier time! :) I wonder where exactly that was shot.


compare this pic with ben's pic:
http://www.toronto.ca/archives/images/f1244_it00022.jpg

it looks like it's looking south on bay just a bit south of queen. ...even the detailing on some of the ruined facades are gorgeous.

ok enough procrastinatoring...

goki, you don't write, you don't call... I was wondering where the love had gone.

Then six posts on one page!!!!!

I work at suspect man, this sucks, all our stock....

Oh dude... I'm sooooo sorry! I called Daniel as soon as I heard. I'm totally dumb struck. That was the last block of old Queen W. The final nail in the coffin.

And I cannot imagine what Mr. Duke will go through when he sees the store he's worked almost all of his 80 or so years. I was just in there on the weekend chatting with Derek and Gary. Brutal.

Oh and speaking of the 1904 fire, this is my absolute FAVOURITE and cannot stop watching since I found it - ironically - just a few weeks ago: http://www.toronto.ca/fire/news/100/index.htm

it would be funny to re-create that shot right at that location! sorry som, was that what you meant?

exactly.. and in "costume". just with our own bikes. :)

Thanks for all the advice guys. Mindy will be making the appropriate complaints (thanks for the #'s and offer Dave) I am just gonna stay away from the place and appreciate y'all puttin' the word on the street. They actually have in their Liquor License Application right now...I wonder how the charming crew in there will be when they get a few pints in em.

glad no one was physically hurt today. and it's still burning. quite the aftermath.

re: 1904 - i just found this http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/exhibits/fire/progress.htm

that was mine, we must have talked b4 then, i'm the bigger guy with dark hair who loves steven seagal movies.

Yes, we probably have, Toronto is small. I don't recall any conversations about Steven Seagal but are you the guy I talked with about Roy Scheider last week?


I rode by that bike shop in the Annex (I can never remember the name) and they have one of the Fuji Obey bikes in the window and it doesn't look all that bad. I am sure it is pretty expensive but I kinda like it....bearing in mind that I have a black/gold bike already, I guess that is no surprise.

I was in Urbane a little while ago and one of the mechanics and I were talking about my bike and he seemed to think the rims I had were Mavic Open Pros. We got to talking about the rims because they haven't needed a truing in years and they are still true. There are no stickers on the rims at all but they are super-solid rims, aero, grey-anodized and laced to 105 hubs. Anyone know if there is a serial number or something inside the rim? They were on a Gardin bike that I purchased years ago for a girlfriend....32flavs has that frame now.

Thanks for all the advice guys. Mindy will be making the appropriate complaints (thanks for the #'s and offer Dave) I am just gonna stay away from the place and appreciate y'all puttin' the word on the street. They actually have in their Liquor License Application right now...I wonder how the charming crew in there will be when they get a few pints in em.

I'd then make a complaint to the Liquor Licensing Board. :)

On a lighter note, I have some HED wheels. There has been a discussion with my friends on how to pronounce the company's name. Is it Hed like heed the way, or Hed like head?

Guys don't miss the lunar eclipse. It's already begun right now!

I've always just assumed it was pronounced like "head". Speaking of which, I've been oggling these: http://www.hedcycling.com/ardennes.php. mmm.. 23mm wide and lightweight. Wish I could try 'em out. Maybe there'll be a set at the bike show..?

Guys don't miss the lunar eclipse. It's already begun right now!

settle down, nerdlinger. ;)

settle down, nerdlinger. ;)

What teh


Hi there,

I've been lurking in this forum--and this thread, in particular--since Jan '06. I'm a bit shy and never introduced myself even though I have met a few of you who work/worked in bike shops (Rob, Keith, Mike). So, hi!
Burk

What teh


Totally off topic but I had to share.

Mindy was at work yesterday..The Friendly Thai...doing her usual bang-up job. Out of nowhere the manager of the place asks her "Is your pootah clean?"

What teh ****

I'm in for the eclipse :)

Ayup, 'tis beautiful.

Eclipse cool, some of this other bs not so much.

I hope the next one is in the summer. Beer+Park+Eclipse=FUN...-20 windchill ?...not so much. Must be completely stunning up north.

it's not bad when you're in a hot tub! the solar eclipse is on august 1st, right?

I was planning on trying to take some eclipse pics but freaking cold + I forgot that I loaned out my tripod = blurry reddish moon-shaped object.

EDIT: OK, this one ain't so bad -- for those who can't make it outside / living in the southern hemisphere:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/2280248133_6c62e2d827.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamtenenbaum/2280248133/)

it's not bad when you're in a hot tub! the solar eclipse is on august 1st, right?

You guys keep talkin' about this hot tub, but until you invite me over I'm going to be very disappointed in the both of you. :D

I vote that the next scotch party takes place in the hot tub.

Of course, now I'm thinking about the SNL skit with Will Ferrell and I'm both laughing and a little freaked out at the prospect of sharing a hot tub with this crew.. ;) http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/58c273a4f9

Also: lunar eclipses happen way too often for me to get that excited about staring out my window at them, particularly when it's nasty cold out, but also when I'm downtown in a large urban center.

Next one is in 2010 s0mnambulant

P/S *****slap!

Next one is in 2010 s0mnambulant

P/S *****slap!

Yeah, I know, which fully backs up my 'they happen regularly' statement. :)

i can't believe that about eugene! he was always such a friendly guy really helpful mechanic. for some reason i remember it being the first bike shop i went into where i was on a first name basis a mechanic. well it's too bad, he'll be missed i'm sure.

i'm surprised no one has mentioned all the unfortunate/odd new happening on the same day as an eclipse. coincidence!?

i can't believe that about eugene! he was always such a friendly guy really helpful mechanic. for some reason i remember it being the first bike shop i went into where i was on a first name basis a mechanic. well it's too bad, he'll be missed i'm sure.

i'm surprised no one has mentioned all the unfortunate/odd new happening on the same day as an eclipse. coincidence!?

This actually happened last Tuesday but it never occured to me to say anything here :( Eugene was a great guy

Here's the info-

Eugene Yao (Urbane Cyclist)
He passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2008.

Visitation on Fri, Feb 22.
2 - 9pm
@ Cardinal Funeral Home
366 Bathurst Street (north of Dundas)

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Celebration of Eugene's Life
Sat, Feb 23.
4 - 6pm
Cecil Community Centre
58 Cecil Street

He was AWESOME and a really compassionate guy. I wouldn't be nearly into bikes today if it wasn't for him.

So who is officially in for tomorrow night's scotch consumption? I need to figure out how many cocktail weenies to pick up. ;)

So far from here, Cam, Dan, Sham, Myself..and possibly Chris. Blow off the mixing Wes...a man's got to have priorities dammit!

i can't believe that about eugene! he was always such a friendly guy really helpful mechanic. for some reason i remember it being the first bike shop i went into where i was on a first name basis a mechanic. well it's too bad, he'll be missed i'm sure.


When Cavern Cycles was an obscure, underground shop, Eugene was the first guy to help us out with stock. He gave us great deals on stuff, when no-one else would, and actually enabled us to grow our business. When his business partners objected to him helping us, he went to bat and made the effort to continue our working relationship. Top-Notch person. On the rare occasion I found myself at Urbane, he was the one I always asked for. He will be missed. K.

So who is officially in for tomorrow night's scotch consumption? I need to figure out how many cocktail weenies to pick up. ;)

So far from here, Cam, Dan, Sham, Myself..and possibly Chris. Blow off the mixing Wes...a man's got to have priorities dammit!

I'm definitely in.

So who is officially in for tomorrow night's scotch consumption? I need to figure out how many cocktail weenies to pick up. ;)

So far from here, Cam, Dan, Sham, Myself..and possibly Chris. Blow off the mixing Wes...a man's got to have priorities dammit!

wish i could but i'm working as usual. and i just got a new bottle too!

So who is officially in for tomorrow night's scotch consumption?

Yar, I'll be there.

I finished my Razesa re-build last week but there is a lot of ice outside and haven't taken her out yet, just on the rollers. It rides better than it did before as the wheelset is stiffer. I cannot find the original 600 chainrings, they will probably turn up one day but for now the chainrings look a little out of place as they are newish 105 rings on an old 600 Arabesque crank....

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/snowy065.jpg

that is CLEAN! I really like the build.

nice one man!!

that is CLEAN! I really like the build.

Indeed! That's lovely.

So who is officially in for tomorrow night's scotch consumption? I need to figure out how many cocktail weenies to pick up. ;)

So far from here, Cam, Dan, Sham, Myself..and possibly Chris. Blow off the mixing Wes...a man's got to have priorities dammit!

Where will consumption of said liquids be taking place?

Chez Cavernmech.

Chez Cavernmech.

Can I come as your date?

I finished my Razesa re-build last week but there is a lot of ice outside and haven't taken her out yet, just on the rollers. It rides better than it did before as the wheelset is stiffer. I cannot find the original 600 chainrings, they will probably turn up one day but for now the chainrings look a little out of place as they are newish 105 rings on an old 600 Arabesque crank....


That is a sweet looking bike!

Where will consumption of said liquids be taking place?

All are welcome...the only prerequisite being everyone needs to bring a bottle. If you are coming as Wes's date perhaps we can let ya skive in on his bottle. Otherwise pick one up. cavit8 posted up a link to help you choose a good one if you are unfamiliar with the different regions. It would be nice if we could represent as many different regions and distillery's as possible. This is what I have on hand. Highland Malts...Dalwhinnie 16yr...Glengoyne 17yr...Strathisla 12yr. Islays...Lagavulin 16yr...Ardbeg 10yr. Not sure what everyone else is bringing?

Thanks for the compliments on the new build, I just have to track down some Razesa decals to complete it.

I'd like to come out, I have a new bottle of Johnny Walker Black that I picked up when I was last in the States, are blends kosher or frowned upon? My mom is in Scotland right now, what should I ask her to bring back?

http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/docroot/tourtracker2008/AdobeTourTracker.html

wow amazing pictures from the coastal highway....requires flash player 9
coolest race tracker EVAR!!

So who is officially in for tomorrow night's scotch consumption? I need to figure out how many cocktail weenies to pick up. ;)


I'm in - where is chez cavernmechs place located? Ze fashionable time to arrive?


http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/docroot/tourtracker2008/AdobeTourTracker.html


Is that really live? That was a really slow wheel change from neutral suport.

indeed it was..you'll need to forgive the camera work and commentary... The Americans, they are learning, but the race is beautiful.

If you are coming as Wes's date perhaps we can let ya skive in on his bottle.

I ain't cheap! I still say we stick to the original theme that everyone brings a bottle. We don't water WATER DOWN the original concept too much.

(see what I did there?)

http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/docroot/tourtracker2008/AdobeTourTracker.html

wow amazing pictures from the coastal highway....requires flash player 9
coolest race tracker EVAR!!

Well, there goes my productivity!

Booyakasha!!!!!
The PIP and camera selector ..cool toys

wow track the riders ...zoom in ..select a rider and you can watch the icons change position in the break