In the most basic sense, yes. As in, it's easy to find some trails and ride. But there is an amazing amount/diversity of riding in there (over 100km of trails according to Ted), so having a 'tour guide' isn't a bad idea. My first intro is usually just the 'flats', which is the trail that runs mostly alongside the Don river from just North of Pottery Road up to around Thorncliffe Park.

You're totally free to come in with us on the DSR ride obviously, or I can take you in for an intro tour on the weekend.

the DSR rides are hard because of work. I may take you up on the intro tour this weekend. I'm thinking a morning, is there one that works best for you?

At this point I don't really have any preference, but it's more a matter of what my cronies and the weather forecast say. :)

hey keith (or anyone who could answer for him), are you still in the business of wheelbuilding? if so, where can i find you to retain your services?

(i'm getting a marinoni!!! thank you, well-paying new job. also, hi everyone.)

Keith can be found at the Cycle Solutions on Parliament now - http://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF8&o...9&z=15&iwloc=B

Anyone have a mountain bike in decent condition that'd fit someone 5'7" (and that you'd be willing to lend out for a morning/afternoon)? I'd like to take the missus out for an intro to dirt ride.

Seeing as it's 5:06 and I'm already in my riding gitch I guess I'm going to head to the Don a bit early and futz around. See you all there.

Edit: DANPOSITIVE! WOO!!! :bday:

Dan, I hear at Baskin Robbins they give you a free ice cream cone on your birthday. Do you get a free bike at Cervelo? :D

Wait, it's not Dan's birthday ... I just really like that emoticon. :)

dirt ride meet at the pottery rd parking lot thingy (near the train tracks?)?

Yuppers.

oui

Do you still want those shifters?

I'm not sure. If someone else wants them, sell them. I thought I was picking up a nice mtb frame, but the guy hasn't gotten back to me in a few weeks. I emailed him today again about it.

bah pedal chewed up finger (chain ring through middle finger), and im all outta bandaids... i'll see what i can do but looks like im not going to make it (no gloves, no bandaid, big flapper, and the don dirt might not be the most sanitary way to deal with it)

Sounds nasty. Pics?

wish i had a dirt bike so's i could join you guys. as soon as i get the seatpost clamp fixed on my bianchi i'll be there.

ouch that sucks - do like we do in the kitchen suture it on up with a lighter or a hot pan and keep on going.....seriously get it looked at.

*cough*cough* :notamused:

mine hasn't been ridden in a while... i'm not sure how well the gears are working at the moment but otherwise it really ought to be used more.

by the way guys (and girls) - as you may know, i'm in the process of packing/moving and i'm trying to clear out some cycling stuff. i went through my closet today for the usual spring cleaning and goodwill donation gathering and i realized i have a pile of jerseys and caps that i'm never going to use. i'd rather they get used for their intended purpose so if anyone wants to take a jersey or two off my hands for nada please let me know. most will fit a tall skinny guy (mediums/larges) and are short sleeved. for instance i have an protour lotto-adecco jersey, some castellis, nalinis and at least one pair of brand new dickes double knee pants (good for rolling up or cutting off for knickers). shout if you're interested.

on another note: oatmeal date squares i think may be the best dessert ever invented.

Had a really fun ride in the Don with the ever growing DSR Dirt crew. We seem to have lost Cam early and I hope he's ok...

Yep, I think I took the wrong track and after looking around for you guys for a while my rear brake hanger failed. No harm done, but I headed out right after as riding a front brake only didn't seem to be the best idea ever.

Wes back tracked all the way to the parking lot. Glad to hear yer ok... we were kinda worried but figured that sorta thing might have happened...

Hello Thin Blue Line.....will someone please ride this loaner I have so I can justify keeping it in my hallway.