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sir robin, shiznaz, and pyze-guy were there when I stopped by sort of at my half way point. I side-streeted my way home and surfed the big slurpy all the way back east. leslie to ossington and back meangeringly.
I like snow. My drivetrain is toast, must switch over......what's your week like Keith?
I like snow. My drivetrain is toast, must switch over......what's your week like Keith?
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damn it, i missed a good ride!
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Suckzores to all you guys that bailed on the snow ride
It was major fun. As you know, only 3 people came, including myself, but it was still worth it. We decided against the spit for the ride since only a couple of people came, but we got out inebriation on, and slopped around town. We went out east. Drink. Went north, and then west. Climbed a parking structure. Drink. Rode down. Etc.
Thanks for coming out guys. I had fun. I hope you did too. *Awwwwww*
If anyone is serious about doing some other winter rides (doesn't have to be the spit), I'm totally down.
P.S. Will post some pics tomorrow, so you can see what you missed.
It was major fun. As you know, only 3 people came, including myself, but it was still worth it. We decided against the spit for the ride since only a couple of people came, but we got out inebriation on, and slopped around town. We went out east. Drink. Went north, and then west. Climbed a parking structure. Drink. Rode down. Etc.
Thanks for coming out guys. I had fun. I hope you did too. *Awwwwww*
If anyone is serious about doing some other winter rides (doesn't have to be the spit), I'm totally down.
P.S. Will post some pics tomorrow, so you can see what you missed.
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Originally Posted by Sirrobinofcoxly
Suckzores to all you guys that bailed on the snow ride
It was major fun. As you know, only 3 people came, including myself, but it was still worth it. We decided against the spit for the ride since only a couple of people came, but we got out inebriation on, and slopped around town. We went out east. Drink. Went north, and then west. Climbed a parking structure. Drink. Rode down. Etc.
Thanks for coming out guys. I had fun. I hope you did too. *Awwwwww*
If anyone is serious about doing some other winter rides (doesn't have to be the spit), I'm totally down.
P.S. Will post some pics tomorrow, so you can see what you missed.
It was major fun. As you know, only 3 people came, including myself, but it was still worth it. We decided against the spit for the ride since only a couple of people came, but we got out inebriation on, and slopped around town. We went out east. Drink. Went north, and then west. Climbed a parking structure. Drink. Rode down. Etc.
Thanks for coming out guys. I had fun. I hope you did too. *Awwwwww*
If anyone is serious about doing some other winter rides (doesn't have to be the spit), I'm totally down.
P.S. Will post some pics tomorrow, so you can see what you missed.
Have bike. Will travel.
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
too bad i missed it, but i was cranky when i got home and then sliced the heavens out of my thumb thus heightening the crankiness.
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cranky AND knives? hmmm that can't often end well. Is it bad? *shutters*
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
cranky AND knives? hmmm that can't often end well. Is it bad? *shutters*
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I don't miss that aspect of being in a kitchen everyday. My hands finally look normal again.
Fun ride tonight, only 1 or 2 less than graceful dismounts. Perhaps 42/14 was a tad high for some of the roads. Oh well.
My drivetrain is a bit goopy after the ride tonight and I store the bike in a shed outside. Whats the best way to clean after a ride in these conditions as it won't get a chance to drip clean(ish)?
Fun ride tonight, only 1 or 2 less than graceful dismounts. Perhaps 42/14 was a tad high for some of the roads. Oh well.
My drivetrain is a bit goopy after the ride tonight and I store the bike in a shed outside. Whats the best way to clean after a ride in these conditions as it won't get a chance to drip clean(ish)?
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Originally Posted by pyze-guy
I don't miss that aspect of being in a kitchen everyday. My hands finally look normal again.
Fun ride tonight, only 1 or 2 less than graceful dismounts. Perhaps 42/14 was a tad high for some of the roads. Oh well.
My drivetrain is a bit goopy after the ride tonight and I store the bike in a shed outside. Whats the best way to clean after a ride in these conditions as it won't get a chance to drip clean(ish)?
Fun ride tonight, only 1 or 2 less than graceful dismounts. Perhaps 42/14 was a tad high for some of the roads. Oh well.
My drivetrain is a bit goopy after the ride tonight and I store the bike in a shed outside. Whats the best way to clean after a ride in these conditions as it won't get a chance to drip clean(ish)?
You guys should have followed me around at work yesterday. Now THAT was a snow ride! I really should have taken pics of my bike it looked like a giant salty icicle. Sorry I didn't make it last night my knee is still sore right now so its good I didn't go. Yes the post time is correct it is 4:40, I woke up and am having a snack before grabbing a few more hours. Later dudes.
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Yea but you rode all day right? So, no wonder you didn;t come out for the snow, as you'd been in it all day. Back in my day I'd have in the bottom of a beer pitcher after a day like yesterday. Knees hurting from crankin all day?
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Originally Posted by Sirrobinofcoxly
It was major fun. As you know, only 3 people came, including myself, but it was still worth it. We decided against the spit for the ride since only a couple of people came, but we got out inebriation on, and slopped around town. We went out east. Drink. Went north, and then west. Climbed a parking structure. Drink. Rode down. Etc..
I'm definitely up for more winter rides. Weather dependent I'm planning on either doing shorter fixed rides in the city, or starting to get back out of the city on my road bike again.
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I just realized that I desperately want a cycling-specific add-on for theweathernetwork.ca: daily tire recommendation. Slicks/knobbies/studded? What's a man to do ...
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*wants to find centrally located abandoned warehouse for ghetto track of death*
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
sir robin, shiznaz, and pyze-guy were there when I stopped by sort of at my half way point. I side-streeted my way home and surfed the big slurpy all the way back east. leslie to ossington and back meangeringly.
I like snow. My drivetrain is toast, must switch over......what's your week like Keith?
I like snow. My drivetrain is toast, must switch over......what's your week like Keith?
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Danhalen I do want to come I"m just pointing out that doing track 1 and 2 at the same time would mean you'd be caught up to what other people have done. I'm glad to hear that the snow ride was fun, I went out for a mini ride to get to a friend's house last night on my s/s mtb and it was great fun slipping and sliding around. 27th is fine for me if thats the day to head off to the track.
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So I called up Forest City Velodrome and they said they no longer do Track 1 and Track 2 in the same session, even if we're coming from out of town. He gave me reasons why they don't do it anymore, but I'l spare you. But they have them.
Anyways, I was told to get in touch with Daryl (dwawenger@yahoo.ca), who books and teaches Track 1. I was told that Saturday's are pretty "mental", and the earliest date we could book was Feb. 3rd. As for Teusday nights, those are (obviously) much more open. We could even come out tonight if we wanted to.
So, there's some food for thought for the forum. Let's get this ball (or wheel) rolling...
Anyways, I was told to get in touch with Daryl (dwawenger@yahoo.ca), who books and teaches Track 1. I was told that Saturday's are pretty "mental", and the earliest date we could book was Feb. 3rd. As for Teusday nights, those are (obviously) much more open. We could even come out tonight if we wanted to.
So, there's some food for thought for the forum. Let's get this ball (or wheel) rolling...
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Originally Posted by Offhoff
Danhalen I do want to come I"m just pointing out that doing track 1 and 2 at the same time would mean you'd be caught up to what other people have done
I've said it before and I'll say it again.. if anyone wants to do Track 2 or 3 I'd be willing to bus people out in my car just to get some riding time in. I can fit 3 people plus myself (no rack though, so you're renting) and would just be looking at splitting gas money. I organized the prior two trips I took however, so it's someone else's turn to book it. I'm not particularly interested in repeating Track 1, but I'd considering going again just to ride the Rec time in the afternoon (and potentially stick around for the evening races).
Tovi: any idea when they do track 3/4 now? It's not on the schedule at all.
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I don't think I'll make it out to the London track this weekend. I have no helmet
Sounds like you all had a fun snow ride.
Ya'll be insane.
The salt burns my veins.
Therefore I will refrain.
The muddy slush ain't worth the pain.
Pyze to clean your bike.. a bucket of hot water works nice.
Washes the salt and crud from your drivetrain.
Just make sure you wipe dry your drivetrain before it goes in the freezer.
The occasional lube would help too.
Last winter I only cleaned my bike 3 times.
Each time was quite the ordeal.
Sounds like you all had a fun snow ride.
Ya'll be insane.
The salt burns my veins.
Therefore I will refrain.
The muddy slush ain't worth the pain.
Pyze to clean your bike.. a bucket of hot water works nice.
Washes the salt and crud from your drivetrain.
Just make sure you wipe dry your drivetrain before it goes in the freezer.
The occasional lube would help too.
Last winter I only cleaned my bike 3 times.
Each time was quite the ordeal.
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Coin car wash (warm high presure, in and out in three min).... or get the firemen to hose it down if you see them out cleaning their trucks. Don;t forget to lube ...carry wd-40.
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I link to this mostly for TJ but if others are interested ultra cool too.
DH skateboarding + luge + racing vid: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jl3v0D5rugU
Play spot offhoff in leathers and a full face!
DH skateboarding + luge + racing vid: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jl3v0D5rugU
Play spot offhoff in leathers and a full face!
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
Coin car wash (warm high presure, in and out in three min).... or get the firemen to hose it down if you see them out cleaning their trucks. Don;t forget to lube ...carry wd-40.
Never underestimate the protective properties of a layer of filth.
Never underestimate the protective properties of a layer of filth.
Operator are you at Bike Chain this week? I may swing by tomorow.
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truneo that tuned park internal nipple wrench work ??