Cool, as long as we do a field trip to the world naked bike ride when its in town.

I'm 3rd year vic living off campus by the way

Im down with the bike club. We could be called the Holy Rollers... anyways. Email me with updates: skyelo@gmail.com
Finally somebody to ride with!

Ill be at the bike show too, so represent!

Unfortunately I can't make the show...I'll be in Montreal. Anyways, I'm in Oak Ridges..not far from the city.

Ok, I want to organize at least a "unofficial ride" before we get to winter. You guys in for that? It might just be the us 3. I did the Friday night route with the TBN and we can reconnoiteur that. This Friday?

When does this night ride start? I have class from 2-5 on fridays

yeah, friday aint so hot for me.

I'm going to be at the bike show early, soon after it opens at 10am. I have to meet some classmates later on at 12:30 for a group presentation meeting, so I thought I'd go to the show before, when theres more stuff and the people in the booths are slightly more excited.

MsMittens , may I suggest you call CycleSolutions at Main Street and Kingston road ( beach area) they area great bunch in there good wrenchers too they will beat most any price and will and can get anything ask Roger or Nelson or Dan........... Steeker

They'd actually get in a bike they don't normally distribute? I've been looking for a sturdy touring bike and sent a note off to Bicycling Magazine. The January issue will have a "What kind of bike should I buy" on me. They had suggested the Gunnar Rock Tour and as far as I can tell only Ideal distributes them. After going to the Bike Show today (bought a tire for the trainer and a pair of Pearl Izumi AmFIB Lobster Gloves) and then off to Duke's to test a Cannondale T2000, which -- even as a small -- was too tall). Sigh....

I guess custom will be my option... I hate being short.

Hmm. What times are good for you guys?

I got a selle italia saddle, a carbon seatpost, a carbon stem and some tubes. That place was packed like crazy. There were some good deals on complete bikes though.

operator, as for ride times, the weekend is good for me, as well as monday. On tuesday and wednesday I only have class until noon. Feel like going on a ride tomorrow (sunday)? I could use the exercise, and I want to test out my new goodies.

I bought myself a Heiniken Jersey, at La Bicicleta booth, and for $50.00 bucks, I was looking for a winter cycling pants. didnt find one, I guess, I will have to go to MEC

I will be riding tomorrow, with the donut run, care to join us

Rats rats rats, I wanna ride, knees are sore went for a short (1 hour ride, and they're a little swollen)

Maybe next week Oscar?

And I hope the Jersey's better than the beer! Did they have any Guinness Jerseys there?

Not familliar with the donut run? I'm helping out with the bike marshalling for the Toronto marathon tomorrow which should end around noon. What time does the ride start?

Tuesday could be a winner if I can't make it tomorrow.

How was the show?

Well I am short too ,, 6 foot 260 but that is small in my family I am to heavy for road bike frames so cyclecross frames and Mountain bike are my option,,, but just call and ask them ....Steeker

well, let me know if you want to ride or not before like, 2-3pm

Packed. There were some good deals there -- a student of mine got a frame, fork and a camelbak, each for about 40-50% off -- but not surprising the selection was limited. About 25-30 shops max along with a bike tour company and a custom frame/bike builder (Winterbourne).

The Spring show has a lot more selection and some deals if you look, IMO.

Lobster Gloves) right on you ride in the cold weather too sorry but I missed it before about the gloves, mabey when the Don River freezes over you'll race : on it with us .....Steeker

LOL.. I'm a bit of a weather wuss and rather sensitive to cold. I'm actually about to go out to MEC to get some Gore-Tex/cold weather pants (I have a pair but their are a few sizes too big) so I can continue commuting (at least until the first snow fall -- which might be soon based on what Calgary just got).

MsMittens uhmm what is MEC ,lol I am asuming a bike shop ,,, and it is not hard at all to ride in snow just take things slooow and you'll be fine plus you have most of the trails to yourself and the roads are not to bad unless you live out where I am they don't clear the streets .....Steeker

What is MEC...?
Mountain Equipment Co-op

Good Quality gear, prices are pretty good, but their clothing is super, not cheap but really good quality.

try visiting theirwebsite at www.mec.ca, this is located at King and Spadina, in Downtown Toronto, ( They have several store location all over Canada, it will cost you a onetime payment of $5.00, for membership/or as they say buy a share