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05-26-08, 06:36 PM
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05-26-08, 06:45 PM
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only seen 2 people on fixed gears (I was soo envious you have no idea. lack of bike is making me want to... well lets not go there). The shops I have been into have looked at me like I'm ******** for wanting a fixed gear.
I haven't seen any bike messengers here, scooters seem to rule the roads here (red lights stand for 'go' here, along with yellow and green)
Other cities might be different, I have only been to Milan so far. I know its pretty big in London England.
I haven't seen any bike messengers here, scooters seem to rule the roads here (red lights stand for 'go' here, along with yellow and green)
Other cities might be different, I have only been to Milan so far. I know its pretty big in London England.
05-26-08, 08:54 PM
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05-27-08, 03:26 AM
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05-27-08, 07:24 AM
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05-27-08, 07:49 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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I say we cut the ****er.
05-27-08, 07:59 AM
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bastid.... we'll hunt 'im down!!!
05-27-08, 08:50 AM
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oh polly... https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/696544626.html
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/696540624.html hehe
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/696540624.html hehe
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05-27-08, 08:55 AM
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the only way to settle this is with some sprint-joustin'! en garde!
05-27-08, 09:05 AM
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urbane cyclist on the cbc radio right now...talking about toronto being a hostile cycling environment.
05-27-08, 09:20 AM
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Weird, I always think that Toronto is a pretty good cycling city. I only have a few other cities to compare it with but, for a city of it's size, Toronto is pretty good; maybe I am being naive?
05-27-08, 09:21 AM
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Naive? naw.. I don't think so. Considering the size of our fair city, I think we're not so bad. Compare us to other cities of similar size and we're doing pretty good overall, I think.
05-27-08, 09:43 AM
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this was in relation to commuting so perhaps the point was that it is hostile to people who are new to cycling on city streets.
05-27-08, 09:51 AM
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I was looking at the jersey's for Rock & Republic cycling team. I think they look pretty cool. But I went to the site and they're charging $180 for a jersey. That's pretty crazy. Bibs are a good deal at $220.
05-27-08, 09:57 AM
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In that regard if you aren't experienced already, I can see that point. I have a buddy who's started riding in and he won't go ANYWHERE there isn't a bike path.
05-27-08, 10:20 AM
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Friends I have just won't ride on the roads because they're very intimidated by them - despite being drivers themselves, it's just frightening I guess - something I can totally understand. Road surfaces are a pain in the ass, but I think you just grow thicker and thicker skin as experience comes into play with traffic/peds/whatever - I may curse and yell a blue streak still at some things, but it's momentary - I vent, get over it and ride on.
I've long thought about how to bridge the road safety/biking gap, and really it's all down to education on all sides I think - folks on bikes and in cars just need to be less assholish and respect other peoples right on the road. Pedestrians seem to think they don't need any road awareness, that's a different ballgame altogether.
05-27-08, 10:21 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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edit: d0uche is censored? ...really??
05-27-08, 10:23 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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I've long thought about how to bridge the road safety/biking gap, and really it's all down to education on all sides I think - folks on bikes and in cars just need to be less assholish and respect other peoples right on the road. Pedestrians seem to think they don't need any road awareness, that's a different ballgame altogether.
05-27-08, 10:24 AM
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i'm still cleaning out my closet before moving and i found two pairs of MTB shoes (one LG size 45 one diadora size 46) and a louis garneau waterproof breathable jacket size med if anyone wants em.
05-27-08, 10:27 AM
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lol, that's great.
Another note, I went to Big Fat Burrito last night and one of the guys there hollered at me needing a pump for this beater in the back, so I got a free burrito for some kitchen-side assistance despite later noticing there was no axle bolt on the one side. Totally groovy experience, and as with my previous visit, the burrito was superb (so much food in fact that it was bursting out of the wrap). Props to BFB
Another note, I went to Big Fat Burrito last night and one of the guys there hollered at me needing a pump for this beater in the back, so I got a free burrito for some kitchen-side assistance despite later noticing there was no axle bolt on the one side. Totally groovy experience, and as with my previous visit, the burrito was superb (so much food in fact that it was bursting out of the wrap). Props to BFB
05-27-08, 10:30 AM
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Shoes are a bit too big I think, but I'm interested in the jacket for sure - I'll be heading to Old Mill tonight (around 6:30/7) for a bit, I can swing by on my way there or back, when is a good time?
05-27-08, 10:33 AM
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i may be out then - give me a call first. otherwise i'll be around tomorrow morning.
05-27-08, 10:39 AM
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Sweet OK, thanks. How late is too late for you? I'm not sure when I'll be on my way back, but it won't be much past 9 or 10 I don't think, and I hate calling people too late.
05-27-08, 10:42 AM
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Size 46 for me please if you have them. Actually I'll give you a call as well.
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