Originally Posted by operator

Go buy it?

Originally Posted by STEEKER

not enough cash I used most of it getting the tooth broken and pulled out:cry: but I have done two fixed rides so far

Originally Posted by tjfix

I don't think the Mayor of Toronto can do anything about cyclists deaths in Mississauga and Brampton (3 of the 5 cyclists killed in 2006 were in Peel Region)

Originally Posted by cavit8

This from the toronto.ca website:

Does the demerit point system apply to cycling offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)? In a word, NO. But does it happen? Yes, it can. Here's how it works. Cyclists and motorists can be charged under the HTA, with similar fines applying to both ($90 for most infractions).

Section 56 of the HTA allows the province to cancel or suspend drivers' licenses through a demerit point system. However, this applies only to infractions committed while driving a motor vehicle or streetcar. In order to avoid demerit points inadvertently being assigned to your drivers license for an infraction committed on your bicycle, the following must occur:

* The police officer laying the charge must write "bicycle" in the vehicle type box on the Provincial Offenses Notice.
* If you go to court, the courts must indicate "bicycle" in the vehicle type box on the conviction notice.

If the Provincial Offenses Notice or the conviction notice is received by the Ministry of Transportation without the "bicycle" designation, demerit points will be assigned to the driving record of the individual. If this happens, call the Driver Improvement Office at 416-235-1086 to have the error corrected. Better still, follow the rules and you won't get a ticket in the first place.

The careless driving ticket is pretty much the highest cost ticket there is. If he goes to court he can probably cop to a speeding ticket if the cop shows.

Originally Posted by STEEKER

There are ton's of places to train down here why don't you come to the Beach and try our hills and there is the spit and bluffers park too

Originally Posted by eyefloater

Hey 32flavours, I find a nice frame option for you if you're thinking about upgrading:

http://cgi.ebay.com/06-LOOK-ATHENA-T...QQcmdZViewItem

Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer

fit riders between 5' 6" - 5' 10"???
Isn't that most of us. That doesn't sound extra small.

Originally Posted by cavernmech

Sure there is a ton of hill's but real training means being able to go steady...no stopping...for extended periods of time. Even a cross race...which is about the fastest time wise....takes at least 50 minutes. Where can you go hard for 50 minutes non-stop in Toronto?

Originally Posted by somnambulant

Alright, so the next step for track day: when??

I know we've had a couple of "not yet" type requests, which is totally fine.

Cavernmech: how's your schedule work for this sort of thing? Will you just get one of your peeps to hold down the fort?

Track 1 is every Saturday from 2-4, and we apparently need to pre-reg. If we want to stay for the evening races there are NO races on May 20, June 10, and June 24.

ps. damn, I wish this place was like half as far, since Track 2, 3, and 4 are all on weeknights... as well as the Rec times.

Originally Posted by somnambulant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetlight_Manifesto ??

A woman I work with just saw me on the Forest City webpage and said that a friend of hers does track racing and she's nearly sure she races somewhere in the GTA. Is it possible there's a private track somewhere? She said it's not in the core, but maybe in Mississauga or something. I asked her to find out more.

Originally Posted by STEEKER

there is a private oval track in an old wharehouse on the lakefront

Originally Posted by cavernmech

not enough details......you holding out on us?

Originally Posted by somnambulant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetlight_Manifesto ??

A woman I work with just saw me on the Forest City webpage and said that a friend of hers does track racing and she's nearly sure she races somewhere in the GTA. Is it possible there's a private track somewhere? She said it's not in the core, but maybe in Mississauga or something. I asked her to find out more.

Originally Posted by STEEKER

there is a private oval track in an old wharehouse on the lakefront

Originally Posted by STEEKER

there is a private oval track in an old wharehouse on the lakefront