sh*t now that my nephew is gone home I was getting ready to ride out to the race but it's started raining here

how about GO train out to Shwaaa or Whitby then ride the water front trail home to TO ? any takers ???

When? I might be at the office (in Whitby) on Tuesday, I'll ride back for sure.

Anyone going to see Silverstein next Saturday? Was pondering but I'd be lonesome which feels awkward.

I was pondering going tonight , I just need to head out for a ride now that I have time

Chris Pyzer wins at life for showing up to the race. :)

Fixed.

I can't believe how close Johnson came to taking you out. That was awesome.

I thought about it, but the cowbell is in the shop...

so i just got to double check... Danhalen: it is you in the MEC training group right?

It truly was. Photos will be up tomorrow probably but he was staring right down my lens as he hauled ass toward me.

Thanks for the shwarma news. I've been to Queen Pita for falafel, but haven't tried the shwarma. Haven't gone for a while for falafels either because I'm testy when hungry and things there take a while. If there is some socially acceptable way to circumvent that (like calling ahead perhaps) I'd be glad to know.

Bonus that it's right across from a beer store. That takes care of 5 minutes of the seemingly interminable wait.

Shwarma's a little quicker because the Gus usually fries up the falafel for each sandwich as he makes it. Because the chicken is cooked, you're usually in and out in a couple of minutes.

Working on Sundays is for the birds.

Hey, look - it's U.S. National Champion Tim Johnson on a huge breakaway! Why's he looking right at me?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/...ff55d5bd_b.jpg

OH****ING****HE'SCOMING TO EAT MY FACE OFF:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/...e31ca1b0_b.jpg

Cue Mr. Johnson buzzing my lens with what felt like inches to spare. :)

GAHH!!!!! *throws arms up in front of face*
Cool shot.

As well, my youngest has said she'd come with Daddy to the race at Riverdale in the next couple weeks.

All your collective flickr shots are rollin' away on my Mac, nice stuff shutter buggers.

Riding back in the rain was ****e but the racing was awesome. CS had easily one of the best set-ups there. I was haulin to get there before the pro races, so when I passed Pyze I just screamed and kept cruisin'

i like all this combining of beer and bikes - two of my favourite things (the others being warm woolen mittens and whiskers on kittens).

Looks like it was a good time this weekend - hopefully I'll make it out to the races in Riverdale...

My pictures from Sunday: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wes/set...7608800705631/

so what race are you guys running? I see 10 am to 1 pm start times...

Me/Keith: 10am
Wes: 1pm

nice new one-speed tool from Pedro's: http://www.velonews.com/article/84964/pedro-s-trixie

hey folks!

are you looking for something to do this sunday the 16th in the afternoon?

does "offbeat" and bizzare" describe your favourite ride?

have you always dreamed of being an extra in an independent canadian film?

well then look no further:

"I am looking for a couple of offbeat looking individuals to play the background courier extras - however I am NOT looking for 'realistic' couriers but rather people with bizarre bikes and matching outfits (rockabilly, steampunk, etc) especially anything that could fit into an historical or possible future era of history."

PM me if you're interested!

Well, I sketched out on Sunday - oops. Might make it to the Riverdale races, but as my friends like to say, "I live in the realm of 'maybe'."

OTOH: it looks like I'll be staying in Toronto for the foreseeable future - got a programmin' job lined up for when I finish school. Single male with significant increase of income == more bikes.

any of you guys use those cheap winter mtb shoes from mec? i'm wondering how "waterproof" they are...

If you mean the Exustar ones I would say "not in the least".