Well done man!

Anyone know of any good ice patches that are accessible by bike? Preferably west end and not dufferin grove. Is grenadier pond frozen?

Now all you need is this http://www.justclownnoses.com/

So does this mean you are not "Master of your Domain"?

It was valentimes after all

I carried mine over to the local rink but it's only 2 blocks away. If you have an outdoor rink close by, just wait till about 15 minutes till closing time and get out there. Rink's with a boarded rink and a pleasure skating suface are the best. When I went out last night there were about 12 guys playing hockey but the skating rink was empty. The rink guard couldn't even be bothered to leave the rink house. The hockey players got a chuckle out of me tearing around.

Also- aside from Wes, how are y'all getting your rigs there on Saturday?

I think my closest local rink is actually dufferin grove... or mcormick. Both bad options. I'll have to look harder I guess

This goes out to JEt Sanchez : http://fixedgeargallery.com/2008/feb/2/ChrisRothery.htm White and black.

AWESOME! looks good :)

what about the one in high park?

EDIT: you could also try the duck pond in high park (between the castle-playground and the zoo off parkside).

everyone loves the tobra snake

Yessssssssssssss! pumping fist.

Good ideas. How deep do you figure the duck pond is?

I made a new friend today! While waiting for the light at Dundas and Broadview, a truck turned right past me. The driver was yelling what I think was "I want to be you!" and waving. I waved back and smiled at him, happy to see a driver who really wishes he was on a bike. He continued waving so I pointed to my watch and urged him on. I wouldn't have wanted him to miss whatever urgent urban adventure awaited him. Picking up his drycleaning perhaps. Or returning a library book. Evidently my consideration overwhelmed him and he began waving even more excitedly. Fortunately, I prevailed on him to continue his mission and he drove off.

I must say after a week of dodgy riding conditions, this really made my day. I was so happy to provide an opportunity for my new friend to start his weekend with a smile as well.

:lol:

I think this is the best way to deal with it. I remember I used to umpire baseball games and when parents yelled at me I'd always smile. Then after the game I'd go and say "hey, I appreciate the support. Have a great night" and I'd seem totally sincere. The look on their faces was worth the effort to keep from laughing.

this story made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside...

http://www.news.com/Rockin-on-withou...3-5065859.html

I'm going for an after work beer in Kensington. If anyone wants to meet up, give me a dingle.

You're a dingle!

Great place and great people. I do Saturday's ride at 8:00am for as long as my butt holds out 1 to 3 hours. And Dr Lewis is putting my knee back together, (she's a chiropractor). Now for the really neat stuff, I've just ordered a new Javalin Bertolo from Alan Chud, (co-director with Cindy Lewis) who handles Javalin bikes here in TO. I can't wait for next week!

nerdsgirth: is that place setup with the computrainer adapters for non-QR axles (so I can take my fixed gear?).

HAHA!!

I totally would have if I had seen this during the day! I just woke up from a 3 hour nap. A 3 hour nap. It was awesome.

Thanks for posting that! It really is possible!