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.

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.

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

"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/trainingmap...yPickering.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.

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

*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

Run for the hills!

CBN?

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/...and-Road-i.jpg

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

Wrong badlands. :)

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?

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

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. $#%&#%^!!!!!!!

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