Toronto Fixed
11-09-08 | 01:36 PM
dam this is fun !
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: on my bike ! in Toronto !!
Bikes: Hurricane Low Racer ! and a Masi
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
11-09-08 | 02:26 PM
dam this is fun !
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: on my bike ! in Toronto !!
Bikes: Hurricane Low Racer ! and a Masi
how about GO train out to Shwaaa or Whitby then ride the water front trail home to TO ? any takers ???
11-09-08 | 03:15 PM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Anyone going to see Silverstein next Saturday? Was pondering but I'd be lonesome which feels awkward.
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11-09-08 | 03:27 PM
dam this is fun !
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,985
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From: on my bike ! in Toronto !!
Bikes: Hurricane Low Racer ! and a Masi
I was pondering going tonight , I just need to head out for a ride now that I have time
11-09-08 | 04:29 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
Chris Pyzer wins at life for showing up to the race. 
11-09-08 | 04:43 PM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
11-09-08 | 04:46 PM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
I thought about it, but the cowbell is in the shop...
11-09-08 | 05:45 PM
oOooo, five bucks
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From: Toronto, On
Bikes: Giant OCR touring(06), Norco Storm (05)
so i just got to double check... Danhalen: it is you in the MEC training group right?
11-09-08 | 07:25 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
11-09-08 | 08:19 PM
Newbie
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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.
Bonus that it's right across from a beer store. That takes care of 5 minutes of the seemingly interminable wait.
11-09-08 | 09:01 PM
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
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.
11-09-08 | 10:29 PM
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11-10-08 | 06:53 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
Hey, look - it's U.S. National Champion Tim Johnson on a huge breakaway! Why's he looking right at me?
OH****ING****HE'SCOMING TO EAT MY FACE OFF:
Cue Mr. Johnson buzzing my lens with what felt like inches to spare.
OH****ING****HE'SCOMING TO EAT MY FACE OFF:
Cue Mr. Johnson buzzing my lens with what felt like inches to spare.
11-10-08 | 08:10 AM
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
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.
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.
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11-10-08 | 10:13 AM
w/presta heart valves!
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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'
11-10-08 | 10:27 AM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
i like all this combining of beer and bikes - two of my favourite things (the others being warm woolen mittens and whiskers on kittens).
11-10-08 | 12:24 PM
Not Superstitious
Joined: May 2007
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From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion
Looks like it was a good time this weekend - hopefully I'll make it out to the races in Riverdale...
11-10-08 | 12:27 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
My pictures from Sunday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wes/set...7608800705631/
11-10-08 | 12:34 PM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
so what race are you guys running? I see 10 am to 1 pm start times...
11-10-08 | 01:26 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
Me/Keith: 10am
Wes: 1pm
Wes: 1pm
11-10-08 | 03:27 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
nice new one-speed tool from Pedro's: https://www.velonews.com/article/84964/pedro-s-trixie
11-10-08 | 05:03 PM
Spazzy Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: t.dot
Bikes: '05 marinoni delta, '86/87 bianchi sport s(e)x, ? kona ?, raleigh '71, specialized crossroads
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!
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!
11-10-08 | 06:20 PM
Senior Member
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From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
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.
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.
11-10-08 | 08:40 PM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
any of you guys use those cheap winter mtb shoes from mec? i'm wondering how "waterproof" they are...
11-10-08 | 08:49 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John