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ps. waiting in the start group this morning when someone pointed out that my rear tire was flat. D'oh! I managed to limp to the parking lot where Keith loaned me a while (130mm wheel in a 135mm frame ftw). Got back JUST in time for my group to take off. Not the best way to start a race!
pps. the culprit was a safety pin. I was tempted to ride around and look for someone with 3 pins holding their number on and sock 'em in the nose.
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Hey did you know that Fender makes shoes? I got a pair a rad pair from winners for 25$. Turning it up to 11.
Also, Pyze, Jeremy, or anyone, could you please give me a lesson on poaching the perfect egg? I want to achieve that restaurant quality.
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Hey just remember, the doctor told me a little secret about you and alcohol. Take it easy out there. Thanks for the leather gunk <3 and flats.
Hey did you know that Fender makes shoes? I got a pair a rad pair from winners for 25$. Turning it up to 11.
Also, Pyze, Jeremy, or anyone, could you please give me a lesson on poaching the perfect egg? I want to achieve that restaurant quality.
Hey did you know that Fender makes shoes? I got a pair a rad pair from winners for 25$. Turning it up to 11.
Also, Pyze, Jeremy, or anyone, could you please give me a lesson on poaching the perfect egg? I want to achieve that restaurant quality.
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Race photos are up: https://flickr.com/photos/shapelike/s...7603090067476/.
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I'm sure I will be corrected on this, but I find that often restaraunts serve coddled rather than poached eggs. But 1+ on the vinegar if you're going to poach.
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it's something that's easier to show than explain.
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yeah... mine always wind up looking like jellyfish. I cheated once and put them in little plastic wrap blankets..
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mike: easy on the contrast slider there, buddy. Nice shots!
ps. thanks again for the wheel loaner, Keith. You're the man.
ps. thanks again for the wheel loaner, Keith. You're the man.
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**** you, Mr. Art Critic! *simmers down* ... I like to try out different stuff each week. This week's theme was bright and cheery.
I actually really like the shot of you coming downhill (the first one of the two). They look better at full size ... you lose a lot of tonal information in those snapshot previews.
</photo snob>
I actually really like the shot of you coming downhill (the first one of the two). They look better at full size ... you lose a lot of tonal information in those snapshot previews.
</photo snob>
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word. Yeah, I bet some of those would make really great prints actually.
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Race photos are up: https://flickr.com/photos/shapelike/s...7603090067476/.
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My first thought when I saw this: they're hurting the bike.
/sigh
I want those brakes though.
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I find it best to have the eggs already cracked into custard bowls, swill the water gently to create a whitlpool effect and then pour the egg into the swirl. Holds the egg together and avoids the jellyfish problem. And add vinegar, tablespoon or 2 should be about right.
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I find it best to have the eggs already cracked into custard bowls, swill the water gently to create a whitlpool effect and then pour the egg into the swirl. Holds the egg together and avoids the jellyfish problem. And add vinegar, tablespoon or 2 should be about right.
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I'm a chef not a chemist.
The vinegar is an acid and helps to coagulate the proteins in the albumen (egg white) thus keeping the whites from spreading out. Fresh eggs have a thicker albumen and dont thin out as much when cooked, making for a better poached egg as well. Swirling the water helps the white to wrap around itself and stay tighter. All three together and perfect poached shall be had.
The vinegar is an acid and helps to coagulate the proteins in the albumen (egg white) thus keeping the whites from spreading out. Fresh eggs have a thicker albumen and dont thin out as much when cooked, making for a better poached egg as well. Swirling the water helps the white to wrap around itself and stay tighter. All three together and perfect poached shall be had.
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I just came across this on Pink Bike. Would anyone here be into setting up a carpool weekend to Ray's Indoor Bike Park in Cleveland?
https://www.unafraid.ca/
https://www.raysmtb.com/
https://www.unafraid.ca/
https://www.raysmtb.com/
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oh, and the eggs should be at room temperature before cooking.
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From today's FGG. I think this looks familiar to everyone. Got to love the literature on the source"
"Jan and 'High Park' have been in business in Toronto for over 35 years and are one of the most successful and celebrated independent bicycle stores in the country".
Uh, yeah...
"Jan and 'High Park' have been in business in Toronto for over 35 years and are one of the most successful and celebrated independent bicycle stores in the country".
Uh, yeah...
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Bonus "**** off and die" points awarded for this gem:
The bike is currently for SALE and remember fixies aren't just for filthy dirty couriers RIGHT!
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https://toronto.craigslist.ca/bik/476100562.html
Yet another FG on Craigslist... is this the summer-trendsters now all getting rid of their toys?
Re: the Colnago... not sure I like it, chainring looks ****ing colossal on that thing too... 56T? The whole tone of that letter seems uppity/holier than thou, screw that noise.
Edit: bleh I feel a hippocrit in the largest sense now that I think about it... not even a hint of my own FG here and I'm still criticising.. I think it's fair to say that this day can firmly go **** itself... Though I did my stand to attention for Nov. 11th, I didn't don my uniform.
Yet another FG on Craigslist... is this the summer-trendsters now all getting rid of their toys?
Re: the Colnago... not sure I like it, chainring looks ****ing colossal on that thing too... 56T? The whole tone of that letter seems uppity/holier than thou, screw that noise.
Edit: bleh I feel a hippocrit in the largest sense now that I think about it... not even a hint of my own FG here and I'm still criticising.. I think it's fair to say that this day can firmly go **** itself... Though I did my stand to attention for Nov. 11th, I didn't don my uniform.
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From today's FGG. I think this looks familiar to everyone. Got to love the literature on the source"
"Jan and 'High Park' have been in business in Toronto for over 35 years and are one of the most successful and celebrated independent bicycle stores in the country".
Uh, yeah...
"Jan and 'High Park' have been in business in Toronto for over 35 years and are one of the most successful and celebrated independent bicycle stores in the country".
Uh, yeah...
Edit: I just emailed the guy. Haha this should be funny. I'll be sure to post any response that I get. Here's the text of my email:
Your Fixed Gear Gallery entry featuring the pink Colnago makes you
come off like a huge tool. If I have misread your blurb, then I am
sorry as I don't want to get you wrong. Having said that I would just
like to say that it comes off as holier than thou which is made
hilarious in the way that it shows how ignorant you are of the history
and character of this bike and the bike culture of Toronto. Your
comments about High Park Cycles are incorrect first of all, just ask
literally ANY cyclist who lives in this city. High Park Cycles is not
"celebrated", rather Jan has a reputation for being dishonest and
shady. There are many people who will not even go there. If by
sucessful, you mean that he still has frames that he hasn't sold since
1986 then I guess you got me on that one. Your comment about "filthy
dirty couriers" makes it seem that you are ensuring that you piss off
even the people who would otherwise ignore this crap. No self
respecting courier would ride this bike in its current configuration
because it is completely impractical, uncomfortable, unsafe (disk
wheel is unsafe for street riding) has crappy parts on it (in spite of
claims made otherwise) and clearly time has been spent making it
look... I don't even know what adjective to use I mean I think it is
ugly but that is completely besides the point. The point is the time
and effort put into making it look a certain way, as opposed to making
it actually functional show that this is not a bike intended to ride
but rather show off. Even that in itself isn't bad. Basically the
problem is this. If you are new to something, respect the people who
have been there before you, who know more than you, and can tell in a
second when you are talking out of your ass. Then maybe you'll learn
some new things, make a few friends etc. The approach you seem to
have taken is to attempt to appear to be knowledgeable, but end up
sounding cocky and condescending. Thus, you come across as a tool.
Also, as an aside, a frame that "pops" is undesirable and most likely
unsafe. Do whatever you want/makes you happy but don't expect people
to respect you when your attitude is the way it is.
Sincerely Dan from Toronto
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He posted in here ages ago. He bought a no-name frame from Jan for a large sum of money, if I recall correctly. Anyone who has ever walked into High Park Cycle knows that that write-up is a load of crap but I bet he sells the bike for a pretty penny.
edit: found it!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...50#post4130450
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007/mar/EoinMurphy.htm
edit: found it!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...50#post4130450
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007/mar/EoinMurphy.htm
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Thanks for the poachin insight. I never knew about the significance of egg temp and the swirl. Booo jellyfish.
AWES! can't wait to hear a response.
Most likely an upgrade. Speaking of stock bikes, saw the rocky mountain "bouroughs" in MTL on a wall, looked nice.
https://toronto.craigslist.ca/bik/476100562.html
Yet another FG on Craigslist... is this the summer-trendsters now all getting rid of their toys?
Yet another FG on Craigslist... is this the summer-trendsters now all getting rid of their toys?