Toronto Fixed
03-30-08 | 08:54 AM
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
Likes: 6
From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
03-30-08 | 09:42 AM
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,527
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
coffee, coffee, coffee
03-30-08 | 10:35 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8,193
Likes: 1,134
I know that everyone in this thread loves cycling and we don't need to be told how good it is for your body and your mind but there is a fantastic story that I was just linked to here
The audio story linked from that main article is incredible, I am even choked up a little.
The audio story linked from that main article is incredible, I am even choked up a little.
03-30-08 | 10:37 AM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Thanks for that Jet
03-30-08 | 10:55 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,277
Likes: 0
I know that everyone in this thread loves cycling and we don't need to be told how good it is for your body and your mind but there is a fantastic story that I was just linked to here
The audio story linked from that main article is incredible, I am even choked up a little.
The audio story linked from that main article is incredible, I am even choked up a little.
I saw the movie Run Fatboy Run, another good story that makes you leave thinking "I need to step it up"
03-30-08 | 12:25 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
Likes: 1
From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
03-30-08 | 12:57 PM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,482
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
I ended up going to a bar near Main/Danforth last night and getting home at 5am after a trip beach-side for a bit... good times, but totally ruins any chance of a serious ride today (now that it's nigh on 3pm, too 
) I'll be heading into downtown to re-visit MEC shortly, not planning on anything other than city cruising though.
Same for me and the donut, I don't feel I'm ready for the pace/distance just yet, that and my road bike is currently upside down in my living room with no working drive train.
Re: the fork, I'd like to hang a fender off it and have be drilled for a brake - front rack is something I can't see myself ever needing on that bike.
) I'll be heading into downtown to re-visit MEC shortly, not planning on anything other than city cruising though.Same for me and the donut, I don't feel I'm ready for the pace/distance just yet, that and my road bike is currently upside down in my living room with no working drive train.
Re: the fork, I'd like to hang a fender off it and have be drilled for a brake - front rack is something I can't see myself ever needing on that bike.
Last edited by Flimflam; 03-30-08 at 01:04 PM.
03-30-08 | 02:14 PM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,947
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
I know that everyone in this thread loves cycling and we don't need to be told how good it is for your body and your mind but there is a fantastic story that I was just linked to here
The audio story linked from that main article is incredible, I am even choked up a little.
The audio story linked from that main article is incredible, I am even choked up a little.
https://www.csajracing.com/team/viewP...80370bc517aaa4
03-30-08 | 02:32 PM
Senor Wences
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Specialized Stumpy
I know that everyone in this thread loves cycling and we don't need to be told how good it is for your body and your mind but there is a fantastic story that I was just linked to here
The audio story linked from that main article is incredible, I am even choked up a little.
The audio story linked from that main article is incredible, I am even choked up a little.
I also dropped about 60lbs in around 8 months after getting back on my bike. And I'd have to agree 100% with his attitude, diet isn't the only part. Unless you change your behavior, you're sunk.
03-30-08 | 03:09 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
Likes: 1
From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
It is pretty windy out there today. Also, I'm starting to miss those cold January days, where there would be very few cyclists on the road. Good weather seems to attract asses; for example: I'm heading down Bathurst, just approaching Bloor, but the southbound light is red. Some fool comes up behind me on a fuji with no brakes, skids, then runs the light. At least he had the courtesy to ring his bell...
Also: jet, that's a pretty good story. The guy has balls; he completely turned his life around and upside down.
Also: jet, that's a pretty good story. The guy has balls; he completely turned his life around and upside down.
03-30-08 | 03:33 PM
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: in the sewers of toronto
Bikes: ccm, miele and a supercycle
Anyone from the east end here? I'm around the woodbine/danforth area....we need a good coffee place in this area...know of one?
03-30-08 | 03:43 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
1st, C.M.W.C. Alleycat, Toronto, 1995. <-- I did not know that. That's really impressive.
03-30-08 | 05:26 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
8 degrees tomorrow then 15 on tuesday yes!
03-30-08 | 05:33 PM
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 1
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
Red Rocket - Greenwood and Queen East https://redrocketcoffee.com/
Mercury - further west https://mercuryorganic.blogspot.com/
Dark Horse Espresso bar - further west again (Broadview and Queen).https://www.blogto.com/cafes/darkhorse
Tango Palace https://www.blogto.com/cafes/tangopalace (very good Nanaimo bars) and mellow back deck in the summer.
03-30-08 | 05:40 PM
w/presta heart valves!
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
Mercury has my vote on that one.
DSR updated as of 5 minutes ago.
Wes, I owe you lunch. You know where to find me.
DSR updated as of 5 minutes ago.
Wes, I owe you lunch. You know where to find me.
03-30-08 | 05:45 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
03-30-08 | 05:48 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
Likes: 1
From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
03-30-08 | 06:08 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
03-30-08 | 06:18 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 296
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: '08 Kona Dawg Deluxe and Miele Fixie Conversion
Hey Yo everyone.... it's been a couple months and somewhere near 400 forum pages since I've dropped in. It's been a busy winter but I'm back on the road and thought I should say hi.
03-30-08 | 06:22 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
Likes: 1
From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
03-30-08 | 06:34 PM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,947
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
Mercury - further west https://mercuryorganic.blogspot.com/
03-30-08 | 06:35 PM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,947
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
03-30-08 | 07:32 PM
Member Not Found
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,490
Likes: 418
I am a faster than average rider and balls-out in traffic. I do not want any other riders near me ever. One other rider is one too many extra things to watch out for. As for a group? Never.
There are a small few persons whom I trust ripping through traffic with me. They both do the races and are quite happy about it. I can totally ignore them in traffic because I know exactly what they WON'T do. They will never cross my wheel or ride in my blind spots. They will give me the whole road - all three lanes shoulder to shoulder - to maneuver. I do the same when they take the point. They know when to pass. We may take some silly chances with cars, but never with each other.
As for strangers.....who knows what boneheaded things they may be capable of.
03-30-08 | 09:50 PM
Not Superstitious
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 578
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion
03-30-08 | 10:21 PM
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 1
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
Wooka..... Go out now! I just finished doing my spring tune up on the Ciocc. And after riding the Raleigh Record all winter, getting back on something light and twitchy and taking it out for a quick rip...
it is so choice....
it is so choice....