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04-24-06 | 10:06 AM
#4301
cab horn
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
I suggest a 60 minute cook off based on a secret ingredient! The tasting panel will decide the victor! The vanquished will commit seppuku!
04-24-06 | 10:09 AM
#4302
Dances With Cars
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Ginsus!!!!!
04-24-06 | 10:23 AM
#4303
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
i meant to say: based on the fact that the last toronto alley cat attracted 6 people, perhaps a sprint or time trial event would generate more interest than a traditional alley cat? at least in terms of bringing non-messengers out to race. i don't want to be disrespectful to the messenger community in terms of stepping on anyone's toes, race-wise, but my initial thought is anyone should be free to organise a race where all are welcome.
to answer your question i think an evening thing would me more appropriate. perhaps have the starting heats/timed riders going off about an hour before the sun sets then finishing up in the dark (bring your lights)? leaves enough time for a few beers and a trackstand comp.
to answer your question i think an evening thing would me more appropriate. perhaps have the starting heats/timed riders going off about an hour before the sun sets then finishing up in the dark (bring your lights)? leaves enough time for a few beers and a trackstand comp.
04-24-06 | 10:24 AM
#4304
Dances With Cars
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I got me photoshop and design skillz on but I do have another design commitment to do first.
04-24-06 | 10:26 AM
#4305
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
We could do a broader invitational to folks on BF. Just curious about the last alley-cat. Is the turnout for that typical? Or is it just "big ticket" events that draw?
04-24-06 | 10:28 AM
#4306
In Velo Veritas
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
I've been wanting.... once I become an eccentric billionaire, to find the world's fastest messers. Train 'em in classical road racing then place the team in the pro ranks and see what happens. Team Chaos in TDF....woooohooooo parting til 2....keepin' all the other teams awake all night. Raising hell, pro cylcing needs a team like that. Full on black everything.....lol.
from what i understand a lot of euro messengers are in fact semi-pro racers in training, supplimenting their racing income with messenger work. i remember hearing that in the last CMWC in NYC, a few of the americans were pointing out the fact that they didn't like racing some of the europeans becuase they were essentially pro althletes who were ringers in the race. i guess that's why so many of those races includ mandatory alcohol consumption, sort of levels the playing field.
04-24-06 | 10:35 AM
#4307
Dances With Cars
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Same in MTL back in the day....loads of racers trained as messers, it's a perfect fit.
I liked the photoshopping of the EVil logo on the streets of Paris.
I liked the photoshopping of the EVil logo on the streets of Paris.
04-24-06 | 10:40 AM
#4308
In Velo Veritas
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
Lets do it up. Perhaps a trial run is in order. Wouldn't take long at all to organize. Do one maybe mid-May. If it works out well we can organize another one later to be part of the series. I can take care of the prize end. Just figure out a date and get a flyer happening. Who wants to nominate themselves for the flyer/artwork end? A thankless job with no recompense...JACKPOT!! I can draw stick figures if no-one wants it
04-24-06 | 10:44 AM
#4309
cab horn
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you mean like these guys?
I got me photoshop and design skillz on but I do have another design commitment to do first.
which weekend is the may 2-4?
04-24-06 | 10:48 AM
#4310
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foaming at the mouth?....dude you need to get out more.... 
04-24-06 | 10:51 AM
#4311
dam this is fun !
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
That bridge can be sketchy. What's the light situation like down there at night? I hate hitting cracks and holes in the dark.
There have been known to have the occasional street race down there, as well as the Docks traffic. That said I'm game...... damn need a machine.
There have been known to have the occasional street race down there, as well as the Docks traffic. That said I'm game...... damn need a machine.
04-24-06 | 10:54 AM
#4312
cab horn
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foaming at the mouth?....dude you need to get out more....
04-24-06 | 11:04 AM
#4313
Dances With Cars
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I used to stand up like that on a rolling road bike, without the seatgrab. I'm dyin' for my flip/flop fixie now. Operator, having gotten my own computer piece of paper years ago, I can sympathize. It's not one of your sexier occupations.
As long as you hit the gravel straight on you're ok. Opps I'm forgetting about teeny tiny road tires.
I could never wear a jersey that reads "skilled", as I'd have to be.
I could maybe look at some flyer design or possibly help with creation of elements.... all bikes welcome?
When is it needed?
As long as you hit the gravel straight on you're ok. Opps I'm forgetting about teeny tiny road tires.
I could never wear a jersey that reads "skilled", as I'd have to be.
I could maybe look at some flyer design or possibly help with creation of elements.... all bikes welcome?
When is it needed?
04-24-06 | 12:09 PM
#4314
Me talk pretty one day.
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T.J. - tag me in for flyer help if you like.
04-24-06 | 12:42 PM
#4315
In Velo Veritas
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for reference, this is the one i put together for our time trial last year:
04-24-06 | 12:48 PM
#4316
Dances With Cars
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so what's the thrust of the meet/race? Fixies?
04-24-06 | 01:04 PM
#4317
Me talk pretty one day.
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Public shame.
Edit: How much of a complete ****ing dork am I? Here I am, sitting in my computer chair, Park TS-2 on the desk, iTunes blaring metal as I build a wheel and smack F5 every few minutes.
Edit: How much of a complete ****ing dork am I? Here I am, sitting in my computer chair, Park TS-2 on the desk, iTunes blaring metal as I build a wheel and smack F5 every few minutes.
04-24-06 | 01:06 PM
#4318
Dances With Cars
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You're a bastard EyeFloater..... I knew there was a reason I like you.
04-24-06 | 01:07 PM
#4319
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
so what's the thrust of the meet/race? Fixies?
04-24-06 | 01:09 PM
#4320
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It's just that it will affect the design if it's a fixie meet as opposed to open classes.
04-24-06 | 01:13 PM
#4321
dam this is fun !
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
It's just that it will affect the design if it's a fixie meet as opposed to open classes.
04-24-06 | 01:17 PM
#4322
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Is that the official call? Fixie/SS? Bueller, Bueller......
04-24-06 | 01:22 PM
#4324
Me talk pretty one day.
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
There could be some interesting events like slalom or somesuch.
Edit: Ah, but I'm thinking equally-spaced cones/flags/etc. **** it, make people slalom angry dogs/winos. That'd be some good **** to watch.
04-24-06 | 01:56 PM
#4325
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i'm still all about the sprints; head to head knockout until we have a winner. keep it simple.