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Shiznaz 05-30-06 05:40 AM

so sad...

Shiznaz 05-30-06 05:42 AM

in more than one way...

Shiznaz 05-30-06 05:42 AM

charlie runs off with the cake


edit: that video was freaking disturbing steeker.

somnambulant 05-30-06 06:02 AM

Speaking of 666(6), next Tuesday is the official Day of Slayer for June 6, 2006 (6/6/6). Don't forget! :)

http://www.nationaldayofslayer.org/

eyefloater 05-30-06 06:32 AM

Angel of Death bike build-off and/or race? ;)

cavernmech 05-30-06 06:55 AM


Originally Posted by SamHouston
Goldsprints Tonight, event begins 7pm, Gladstone Hotel.

Part of the CBN event at the Gladstone tonight, there is an auction, music, exhibits I think & general fun-ness.

I'm thinking about going, but I feel pretty beat now, my messer company called me up & asked me to work cause of that strike dealie so I went in and covered a bunch resulting in a fatigued funk I feel now. Maybe I'll show up after dinner and watch you guys n gals race? You all any you going?

Hmmmmmm...another poorly advertised Goldsprint event. Go figure.
Did anyone go?

cavernmech 05-30-06 06:58 AM


Originally Posted by fixedude
uh, was that one of "metro's finest" at the 2:30 mark?

Wow....A video of cars mowing down people. That $hit is nasty. I think I am gonna have nightmares for a week at least.

somnambulant 05-30-06 07:01 AM

If anyone is going to be on campus on Thursday, I'm going to check this out:
http://www.sustainability.utoronto.c...cts/bikechain/

(the connection is timing out on me right now, but that's the right url)

operator 05-30-06 07:37 AM

somnambulant is a n00bzor. Bikechain used to run out of the sustainability office at St. George/Bloor in the underground parking garage. They had a full set of park tools you can use for free although i've never tried.

Unfortuantely June 1st is going to be raining like crazy. Anyone want to go for a ride at 4-5pm?

Edit: Bah Shiznaz.

TRaffic Jammer 05-30-06 07:39 AM

Only found out about the spints when Sam posted. I looked at the site and it's still got an old race...not updated. It's a shame too I think Toronto would be such a hot GoldSprint City if it were a bit less messer centric. BUT it is early in the resurection so I'll remain optimistic. It used to be a big deal back in the day. I think cycling in general is on the verge of something huge in terms public exposure.

somnambulant 05-30-06 07:51 AM


Originally Posted by operator
somnambulant is a n00bzor. Bikechain used to run out of the sustainability office at St. George/Bloor in the underground parking garage. They had a full set of park tools you can use for free although i've never tried.

Unfortuantely June 1st is going to be raining like crazy. Anyone want to go for a ride at 4-5pm?

Edit: Bah Shiznaz.

I've been there before, so apparently you're the n00b, mr. fairweather.

operator 05-30-06 07:53 AM


Originally Posted by somnambulant
I've been there before, so apparently you're the n00b, mr. fairweather.

So have I, n00bie. Wait till I figure out which building you work in. ;) Maybe too soon to call #10000 post.

PS Where is this efnet hangout, i'd like to create some activity

gokiburi 05-30-06 07:55 AM


Originally Posted by fixedude
i am so gonna spam this thread until #6666 when y'all are sleeping...

for some reason, japan has a whole lotta license plates (non-vanity) with 666 in 'em.

operator 05-30-06 08:00 AM

Uh... Is that like safe?

gokiburi 05-30-06 08:01 AM

never ignore the tell-tale click of loose crank bolts. i was so looking forward to my ride home last night, and not even a few meters out of the door, i feel my pedal give out with no resistance..looking down, i notice my chain is off my ring. then i notice that the ring has totally buckled and 3 bolts are missing!!!
keith, do you still have any of those bolt wrenches? how about chainrings in 130 bcd? i think that's the size of what you gave me last time.

somnambulant 05-30-06 08:22 AM


Originally Posted by gokiburi
for some reason, japan has a whole lotta license plates (non-vanity) with 666 in 'em.

I saw a house for rent last night while taking a stroll around my neighborhood with a phone number that started with 416-666-xxxx

STEEKER 05-30-06 08:27 AM


Originally Posted by sr20det
you should try a harder/stiffer saddle.
sounds like something that goes against logic. but it works.
saddles w/ gel padding and stuff is usually the worst for you. only useable for short distances.

okies thanks for the idea I'll try it if this other one does'nt work:)

gokiburi 05-30-06 09:22 AM


Originally Posted by Ill Mitch
pistachios are ****in tasty...

sorry that was very irrelevant...

those are damn good but i like to mix it up with some smoked and salted almonds. what is it with salty nuts.

cavit8 05-30-06 09:23 AM


Originally Posted by somnambulant
I saw a house for rent last night while taking a stroll around my neighborhood with a phone number that started with 416-666-xxxx

I wanna be 668, the neighbor of the beast.

Steeker, maybe you need to start wearing a thong to stop the chafing... yes, just a thong...

gokiburi 05-30-06 09:29 AM


Originally Posted by cavit8
I wanna be 668, the neighbor of the beast.

Steeker, maybe you need to start wearing a thong to stop the chafing... yes, just a thong...

that's funny because aleister crowley MUST'VE had a neighbour!

somnambulant 05-30-06 09:30 AM

There was a recording studio in downtown St. John's at 333 Duckworth Street called Halfway To Hell Studios. :)

STEEKER 05-30-06 09:36 AM

I'll wear a thong on the next ride and ride beside you Cavit8 ( maybe I'll get one of those leather thongs with the big spikes)

jeremywhitehorn 05-30-06 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by gokiburi
those are damn good but i like to mix it up with some smoked and salted almonds. what is it with salty nuts.

must....resist....comment....

jeremywhitehorn 05-30-06 09:41 AM

okay if anyone is bored at work like me, i suggest giving this a try. apparently all this cycling has made me a bad driver.

i never thought i'd say this, but i hope it rains. this heat is killing me.

TRaffic Jammer 05-30-06 09:55 AM

but it's only just started.....I'm not complainin' I'm still enjoying it. I can ride forever in this stuff.

sr20det 05-30-06 09:57 AM


Originally Posted by somnambulant
There was a recording studio in downtown St. John's at 333 Duckworth Street called Halfway To Hell Studios. :)

haha thats pretty awesome.

gboy 05-30-06 10:01 AM

Holy traffic yesterday, Batman! It took me 3 hours to get downtown yesterday for the pancake breakfast and as soon as I got past Finch on Yonge it was mostly lane-splitting. I'm especially grateful that the breakfast was free - I had a few soya milk drinks, some pancakes, a croissant, a few orange slices, a couple cups of coffee; and I went back again for lunch (but no free tshirt). Traffic was worst around the 401, what with all the stupid drivers trying to get on the highway. Oh, and I saw sonumblant and shiznaz at city hall. I even got to ride a messenger's fixie afterwards on the grass - the feeling of having to constantly pedal is really crazy; I'll have to get used to that.

After lunch I saw X3 with a friend at Market Square; it was awesome!

I didn't leave Toronto until around 6, and again, it was all lane-splitting up to Finch on Yonge. I didn't even bother taking the space between the two lanes; I just rode up on the left beside the yellow line. I saw so many single commuters that I wanted to throtle them and tell them it was a smog day. I felt sorry for the motorcyclists as they were stuck in traffic as I passed them; but my head exploded when the scooter drivers tried using the empty space in the curb lane (but got stopped anyways as he couldn't move around the irregularly stopped cars). It was so freakin' hot that I had to buy some gatorade at the food basics north of Finch.

gokiburi 05-30-06 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
okay if anyone is bored at work like me, i suggest giving this a try. apparently all this cycling has made me a bad driver.

i never thought i'd say this, but i hope it rains. this heat is killing me.

arghh..damn that's addictive. i like the crashing sound. must...work....

operator 05-30-06 10:20 AM


Holy traffic yesterday, Batman!
I ... told...

operator 05-30-06 10:28 AM


Holy traffic yesterday, Batman!
I ... told...


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