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06-16-06, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Oh and if I haven't said it already, after going to FC I really REALLY want to ride the Figure8 track.
How is the location of the CMWC decided? Does anyone know? I seem to remember it being the winner of a competition or something.. but I could be getting that mixed up with the SSWC.
I wonder if having the CMWC here again would bring out the Figure 8.. or vice-versa I wonder if bringing out the Figure 8 could bring the CMWC back here.
How is the location of the CMWC decided? Does anyone know? I seem to remember it being the winner of a competition or something.. but I could be getting that mixed up with the SSWC.
I wonder if having the CMWC here again would bring out the Figure 8.. or vice-versa I wonder if bringing out the Figure 8 could bring the CMWC back here.
06-16-06, 09:03 AM
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in velo veritas == in ninja's we trust? 
06-16-06, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
I frankly don't see the current messer community making it happen.
06-16-06, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
i think the SSWC are decided by some random game involving beer chugging and awkward male nudity (as all good things are), also probaly has something to do with the winner of the current race.
06-16-06, 09:07 AM
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in turbo veritas?
In that which spins there is truth..? Arrrgh Dead Languages!! Why have you forsaken me, like FORTRAN and ASSEMBLER, now LATIN?
In that which spins there is truth..? Arrrgh Dead Languages!! Why have you forsaken me, like FORTRAN and ASSEMBLER, now LATIN?
06-16-06, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
Gosh .... all this speed talk *gettin' itchy*
Can't remember the last roadie-type banzai run I did. It would be awesome to be able to run full out without cars.
TNT how long is that J? Solo 14hrs? Ouch man, hats off.
Can't remember the last roadie-type banzai run I did. It would be awesome to be able to run full out without cars.
TNT how long is that J? Solo 14hrs? Ouch man, hats off.
if anyone's interesed in doing it, it's running june 25th this year.
EDIT: from the TBN site: "As of June 15, 20 cyclists are already registered for this year's ride, including one who will be riding a fixed gear"
so who is it? who here's doing the hairshirt?
06-16-06, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
EDIT: from the TBN site: "As of June 15, 20 cyclists are already registered for this year's ride, including one who will be riding a fixed gear"
so who is it? who here's doing the hairshirt?
so who is it? who here's doing the hairshirt?
06-16-06, 09:14 AM
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even though you're mixing languages, i still think "velo" is the most intuitive.
06-16-06, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
in turbo veritas?
In that which spins there is truth..? Arrrgh Dead Languages!! Why have you forsaken me, like FORTRAN and ASSEMBLER, now LATIN?
In that which spins there is truth..? Arrrgh Dead Languages!! Why have you forsaken me, like FORTRAN and ASSEMBLER, now LATIN?
I love on Futurama that the beer Bender drinks is called "Olde Fortran".
06-16-06, 09:20 AM
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06-16-06, 09:22 AM
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^^^^just punked EVERY modern fixie rider^^^^^
There IS nothing new under the sun.
ASSEMBLER just about killed me in school. So many of those coding languages just washed outta my head upon graduation.
There IS nothing new under the sun.ASSEMBLER just about killed me in school. So many of those coding languages just washed outta my head upon graduation.
06-16-06, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
06-16-06, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
What a joker.
06-16-06, 09:29 AM
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dam this is fun !
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I am soooooo tired from last night and really out of shape ......... Cavernmech I won't be able to race you on saturday
cause I am taking my Dad out
......... Cavernmech I won't be able to race you on saturday cause I am taking my Dad out
06-16-06, 09:30 AM
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Don't forget the bar spins.... runnin brakeless too. I feel soft. *sigh*
06-16-06, 09:33 AM
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all my muscel seems to have gone to my herina and belly SUPERSOFT I BE
06-16-06, 09:37 AM
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06-16-06, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Last edited by STEEKER; 06-16-06 at 09:52 AM.
06-16-06, 09:52 AM
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Early 20th century peek at the infamous 6 day race...one of the biggest spectator sports of it's day.
Today the backdrop for the romance would be NASCAR.
Today the backdrop for the romance would be NASCAR.
06-16-06, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
Joe Diaz and Kevin X both have more wins than me. Both are also retired from Allet cats. I did beat Kevin in one race tho. BEST..SECOND...EVER!!
06-16-06, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
06-16-06, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gokiburi
keith, this is a long shot but do you remember the star publishing (TJ might have a flashback) a story about local messengers back in the day? ...it must have been 96 when toronto hosted. the story focused on joe diaz and another dude.. long curly dirty-blonde.. i think the photo shoot was on temperance. good article.
06-16-06, 10:17 AM
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I still remember ripping through the warehouse and almost wiping out on the left hander into the alley whilest test running the course with my boys from MTL. Damn that was a fun event... I may be able to get reprints of said pictures/articles.
06-16-06, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
registration is at 2 P.M. Race starts at 3 P.M. Cloud Park..Temperance Street.
Traditionally DFL prize is training wheels.
Registration fee is usually $5...won't be more than 10
Traditionally DFL prize is training wheels.
Registration fee is usually $5...won't be more than 10
On another note, who's Fuji Track Pro is that on CL? Damned good deal if it is the whole bike. Anyone here ride one of these on the street?
06-16-06, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
On another note, who's Fuji Track Pro is that on CL? Damned good deal if it is the whole bike. Anyone here ride one of these on the street?