Official Cyclists Thread

[Not4you]

RedSN had the idea in another thread so I thought I'd start it ... post your bikes, your rides etc.

This is the bike I rode for a number of years. I got it back in the mid-90s and used it for some of the evening criterium races in Mississauga, I did the cycling portion of a team triathlon with it, a few of the MS charity rides and many miles early sunday mornings. I sold it a few years ago. no time to ride with kids now and i'm about 100lbs too big for it now.

http://bicycleczar.com/images/bikes/DSCF0983.jpg

I had the water bottles mounted behind/under the seat, clipless pedals and I had aero bars and pads as well.


now I have been riding this at the skate park with my 5yr old daughter.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/BMX_0015_zpsd1e346c0.jpg (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/Not-4-you/media/BMX_0015_zpsd1e346c0.jpg.html)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBkz-FqqruA

[speedfreak]

[QUOTE=Not4you;28931]RedSN had the idea in another thread so I thought I'd start it ... post your bikes, your rides etc.



http://bicycleczar.com/images/bikes/DSCF0983.jpg



I had a Bianchi back in the day and would ride from Oshawa to portperry almost everyday I loved that bike hell i have thought many times about getting anouther road bike as the mountain bike i have now dont really interest me as much!

[HyperGT]

nice bikes Not4you, looks like fun with the kids and good music!

Already posted on the other thread, getting back into road racing was very active in the 90's then three kids, career etc. Now time to get back to it. Still have my Wheeler 6600, Shimano XT bike, Miele road bike with Suntour Superb Pro and Shimano 600 (really old stuff now)...new bike is the Cannondale, what an unbelievable difference from my other bikes. I get excited to ride it and hopefully enjoy it this year as much as possible.

[TurboFox]

I started off racing XC. Did that for several years then got heavy into bmx.

Then I started racing DH up until about 2 years ago. Love the sport...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/iamdean17/IMG_0548.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/iamdean17/C8FE4419-B4B3-4469-8B53-29BB760C1A0A-14212-00001041517F3B57_zps6db5e693.jpg

[RedSN]

Got this bike a few years ago when I shifted my focus from MB to road cycling. It's an aluminum frame made by canadian manufacturer Gardin with carbon fibre front forks. Components are entry level Shimano sora.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt137/LX-Markham/imagejpg1_zps4189edd5.jpg

Need to do more cycling this summer.

[IanGTCS]

Got back into biking last summer after many years of going out once or twice. Currently riding a Giant Iguana mountain bike I bought in 2006 or so. Not the greatest for the roads and rail trail I ride on now. Looking at getting something more comfortable for longer rides this summer. Not full out racing bike or anything like that, but something that will be more suited to the riding that I am actually doing. We also started riding with our dog last summer, she loves it because she gets to run as fast as she can and we like it because it takes a whole lot less time to get her energy out.

[Biz]

My current line up:

Marin 29er Muirwoods (Its my road bike :D)

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/bikes/urban/1268845222989-aq9efz8vkpdj-500-70.jpg

My Off roads

Kona Kahuna (for sale)
http://onyourleftcycles.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Screen-shot-2012-03-11-at-12.13.19-AM-956x600.png

and the new addition
2014 Trek Superfly6

http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/TrekBicycleProducts/Asset_134668?wid=1490&hei=1080&fit=fit,1&fmt=png-alpha&qlt=80,1&op_usm=0,0,0,0&iccEmbed=0

Sadly its already got a crank bearing issue. Used 2x :(

[saleenman]

Got one of these 7 years ago. Won't buy anything else. Love this bike. Might change tires but that's it.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/wbholwell/MyBike.jpg

[RedSN]

Kona Kahuna (for sale)
PM details please!

[Gabe]

I ride a 2012 Trek Madone 5.9 pro with full Ultegra 6700 10 spd group set (full carbon fibre) Will post up a pic later. Have about 600 km in this year and have joined the Racer Sportif club in Oakville. Expect to ride 4-5000km this year, up from my usual 3000-3500 now that I am riding with the club, both because of the additional miles with the club and training to be able to ride with the fast group. Will most likely ride the blue mountain century ride (100 miles) in the fall.

[Clutt gt]

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll240/clutt225/CE76DB47-AC0D-4B7C-BD20-57762075CADD-1109-000001AA61BE2E28.jpg

My ride
Trek Fuel EX7
Upgrade drive to full shimano XT
Next is XT wheels and brakes

[Gabe]

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/7efa08295619a3494dd5d13e531f7ef3_zps110a2c48.jpg

[RedSN]

^^^nice, that's a lot of kilometres. I hardly did any last year.

[Gabe]

It is reasonable amount, but certainly know where near some guys I have recently met in the club. 7-10,000 km seems to be the norm.

I will ride 150-200km per week, averaging 30+km/hr when out by myself and 35-40 when in a peloton. So it is about 6-7hrs a week, mostly defined by 1 or 2 40-50km rides and a single 90-100km with the club

[RedSN]

LOL, I'm an amateur. I'll go out for a 30 km 'rip' once a week.
I tried joining the Unionville Cyclists, but I prefer riding alone and setting my own pace. Couldn't keep up with those guys.

I like doing the occasional trip. Usually do the Ride for Heart, and would like to do the London Grandbend ride again.

[01CobraVert]

Unionville is attempting to have a second group in the 26 kph area
pm me sometime if you are heading out in Markham Unionville area
I am just back today due to an injury also looking to ride with others as I think it is safer
I was out this am off a little spin
G

[RedSN]

Hey G, yeah 25 kph is my normal pace, that would be great.

[92redragtop]

I picked up my current bike(s) to cycle to classes when I went back to school in 1997 for a couple years. I kept it simple to try and avoid theft at the university so planned to add shocks later after leaving graduating but never got around to it:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/IMG_20140510_193214_zps2179077a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/IMG_20140510_193214_zps2179077a.jpg.html)


This is the bike I had in high school (with the rims from the second pic):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/84_04SuperBurner_zps5b085519.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/84_04SuperBurner_zps5b085519.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/84_03SuperTuffBurner_zps256bf42d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/84_03SuperTuffBurner_zps256bf42d.jpg.html)

[Biz]

I picked up my current bike(s) to cycle to classes when I went back to school in 1997 for a couple years. I kept it simple to try and avoid theft at the university so planned to add shocks later after leaving graduating but never got around to it:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/IMG_20140510_193214_zps2179077a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/IMG_20140510_193214_zps2179077a.jpg.html)




I have the same bike holder. Thing is awesome!!!!

[Crash]

Which roads do you guys ride on?

[92redragtop]

I have the same bike holder. Thing is awesome!!!!

Yup - have to be careful with the hydraulic arm but it gets both bikes up off the ground and away from the car(s).

[Not4you]

killer old school bmx!!

and got a link for the rack?

[Biz]

Rode 45 kms today with the GF and a few friends.
Pretty much proves how out of shape I still am lol
Time for some manly ribs on the BBQ :D

[92redragtop]

killer old school bmx!!

and got a link for the rack?

I tried searching for it on Canadian Tire's website but couldn't find it. It is a Mastercraft dual bike storage "rack" or system but they don't list it on their site anymore. I'll check in-store next time I'm there.

[09GT/CS]

Got back into mountain biking two years ago. Last year I upgraded to a Specialized Camber Elite FSR. I love it. I ride mostly at Albion Hills and Kelso. I'm participating in the Solstice at Albion . Can't wait. Should be a fun summer between the bike and the Mustang.







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[Gabe]

Rode from my sisters place in Stoney Creek back to Milton yesterday, around 60km. Bit of a haul going up 6 north from the 403, but nothing too bad

[Biz]

I tried searching for it on Canadian Tire's website but couldn't find it. It is a Mastercraft dual bike storage "rack" or system but they don't list it on their site anymore. I'll check in-store next time I'm there.

It was always on sale for 50% off.
Looks like its been removed.
Here's what it looked like
http://www.ottawaprices.ca/Product/Home%20and%20Garden/Storage/Garage%20and%20Basement%20Organization/Mastercraft-Bicycle-Lift-id=c8669455-59a7-43b4-a09a-f1e228058603

[92redragtop]

^^Yup, got mine on sale - someone else must make these?

[HyperGT]

Made a custom hanger to match the garage. Went out for my first real ride on it yesterday...wow its a quick machine, loving it.
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss111/mgoffin/cannondale2014v2_zps7d9b515c.jpg

[Not4you]

i really need a storage solution like this. I have too many bikes in the garage at the moment with mine and the kids.

[Stephen06GT]

i really need a storage solution like this. I have too many bikes in the garage at the moment with mine and the kids.

From Costco:

http://images.costco.ca/image/media/oos350-197935-894__1.jpg

[Gabe]

Hey G, yeah 25 kph is my normal pace, that would be great.

Whatever the pace that you find enjoyable/ challenging is all that matters. For me, it is about getting a bit of exercise so I don't feel so bad when I drink a bunch of beer after the ride and on the weekend

[RedSN]

Old school baseball cards ....meet new school


http://youtu.be/qqpcBpSsj1A

[Screw]

thats hilarious , I like the old fashion cards

[Not4you]

who's this rookie kid? wayne grek ... grezk ... fuck it, shove that one in the bike spokes to make cool sounds.

[Crash]

I used Rocket Richard ....

[01CobraVert]

Check out getclug dot com

[09GT/CS]

Any one doing the Ride For Heart charity bike ride June 1st up across the Gardiner and up and down the DVP?

[Not4you]

garage project yesterday ...

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/IMG_1567_zpsf1810144.jpg (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/Not-4-you/media/IMG_1567_zpsf1810144.jpg.html)

[RedSN]

Any one doing the Ride For Heart charity bike ride June 1st up across the Gardiner and up and down the DVP?

I usually do, but not this year.

[StAnger]

Since the Lincoln turned out to be a pile of shit (upper torque boxes are rotted), I've decided to take a break from cars. So I'm honestly thinking of getting a bike. Which brings me to this question. Would this bike be any good?

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/stratford-on/giant-defy-3-with-flat-bars/596412105?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

[HyperGT]

looks nice but how tall are you? I am 5'10" and need a 56cm bike, that looks like a 54 or less.

[StAnger]

looks nice but how tall are you? I am 5'10" and need a 56cm bike, that looks like a 54 or less.

I'm about 6'. Either way, the bike was sold this afternoon.

[01CobraVert]

Since the Lincoln turned out to be a pile of shit (upper torque boxes are rotted), I've decided to take a break from cars. So I'm honestly thinking of getting a bike. Which brings me to this question. Would this bike be any good?

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/stratford-on/giant-defy-3-with-flat-bars/596412105?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Go to a bike shop and get measured
You will then know what size you need
I am 5'8" and ride a 54
Decide on budget

Different frames ride very different
I have a softer grand fondo LOOK full carbon and do not like it as much my old steel frame Specialized
I really like a stiff sporty frame verse a comfortable soft frame
You can then look around
Lots of good used machines and with this cold spring thing you will see sales

[Biz]

Go to a bike shop and get measured
You will then know what size you need
I am 5'8" and ride a 54
Decide on budget

Different frames ride very different
I have a softer grand fondo LOOK full carbon and do not like it as much my old steel frame Specialized
I really like a stiff sporty frame verse a comfortable soft frame
You can then look around
Lots of good used machines and with this cold spring thing you will see sales



This ^^^^
Solid advice!!!

[Biz]

Skillz!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhQovX1zP2E#t=107
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhQovX1zP2E#t=107

[5.4MarkVIII]

This ^^^^
Solid advice!!!
Ditto. Find a shop that will let you test ride. I had a giant Rincon. At 6'2 opted for the large and that was fine. Picked up a new bike last weekend. After a few test rides I opted for a Scott Spark 930 29er. Ina medium frame. The 29 wheels make the bike feel bigger. Most are more comfortable stepping down a frame size. But every rider is different.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Out for the first real trail ride on the new bike today. Fanshaw park in London. 21 km. and a good mix of terrain types. I tell ya. Going from a hard tail with rim breaks. To full suspension. With hydraulic disks and add to the the first time riding with clip less peddles. It was a little intense. Ended up on my ass a couple times. Little sore but survived. Need some seat time to build confidence up on the new set up.

[Gabe]

Was on my horse last week and rode 400km, including a solo ride from Milton to Niagara Falls averaging over 31 km/hr.

[Not4you]

Was on my horse last week and rode 400km, including a solo ride from Milton to Niagara Falls averaging over 31 km/hr.

holy crap! well done!!

[HyperGT]

That is good. I am just trying to get my 10k's in under 17min .....beer at night is not working to my advantage.


holy crap! well done!!

[5.4MarkVIII]

Was on my horse last week and rode 400km, including a solo ride from Milton to Niagara Falls averaging over 31 km/hr.

Never gonna see that km/hr on my bike. Did 11 k tonight averaging 22. That's about typical for me on the road. But then again not a road bike and on the single track I usually still average about 17km/hour. I'd have to be really pushing to see 30.
My buddy just picked up a Scott cross bike. He is loving it. Better gearing for the road but still able to handle gravel and moderate trails. On the road together. I have no chance of keeping up.

[Not4you]

i dont have the endurance for that kind of a ride and with work and kids I can't find the time to ride long. this is the main reason why i sold my bike in the first place.

but near me once a week there is a 14km time trial race that is nearly all flat. the training for that and the race itself could be possible with the time I have free tho.

so now i want a bike back :crying:

[5.4MarkVIII]

I'm lucky to get out twice a week. Durin the week about a half hour is max. Weekend if I hit the trails with a bud it will be an hour or two max. It's about keeping up. I fine even just once or twice a week my stamina is improving getting better. But I'm far off an 100km ride. I much prefer the trails. The road is just too monotonous.

[Clutt gt]

I was out for a ride last night. 21km single track in Durham forest. Was a great night.
I realy need to get out more.

Picked up a nice little 20" wheeled Norco spice for my daughter so she can grow into trail riding with me.
It's a wicked little kids bike. Mech disc brakes, 12spd, 40mm front fork
Should last her a good run.

[Crash]

Was on my horse last week and rode 400km, including a solo ride from Milton to Niagara Falls averaging over 31 km/hr.

Wow! Impressive. Which route did you take?

[Gabe]

Wow! Impressive. Which route did you take?

Well I had some issues with my BB GPS, I had it set on "no highways" and it told me I could cross the lake/ burlington Bay at eastport drive, so I got down to lakeshore and brant, and was then going to ride the service roads all the way down, but you have to get on the QEW to get to Eastport (as far as I could tell, maybe there is a way, not positive), so I had to double back to plains road and highway 6 and then crossed the bay on the York road bridge in Hamilton, through downtown hamilton, up the mountain on Centennial into Stoney Creek and then was out in the country through a bunch of small towns (smithville, fonthill) into Niagara

Something like this
https://ca.maps.yahoo.com/#q1=Milton%2C+ON&lat=43.31918320532586&lon=-79.57672119140625&zoom=9&mvt=m&highways=1&q4=5425+Robinson%2C+Niagara+falls&q2=brant+and+lakeshore%2C+burlington&q3=York+Rd%2C+Hamilton%2C+ON+L9H

[5.4MarkVIII]

Was suppose to head up the the brant tract with a buddy Sunday. But it rained Saturday night and was calling for rain Sunday am so we called it off. Apparently the tract turns into slick as ice mud pack when it's wet. So just road the local trail. Only 11k.
Then did some yard work. Not nearly as fun

[Gabe]

Rode the new Milton Velodrome for the first time last weekend, what a blast it is ripping around the 250m circuit. Going into 42 degree corners 4 guys wide was awesome.

[speedfreak]

Gonna be doing The ride to conquer cancer this summer so I will be looking for a new road bike this year!

[Not4you]

Rode the new Milton Velodrome for the first time last weekend, what a blast it is ripping around the 250m circuit. Going into 42 degree corners 4 guys wide was awesome.

on my bucket list. do they have beginner learn to ride programs?

[Gabe]

Absolutely, it is called the tri-a-track program

https://eservices.milton.ca/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?aid=1526

and Intro to track cycling program

https://eservices.milton.ca/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?aid=1536

[RedSN]

Let me know which ride you're doing Dave.


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[speedfreak]

Let me know which ride you're doing Dave.


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Will do Don are you thinking of doing it as well?

[allicedout]

Here's my ride, Trek 3 Series. Been planning on getting serious in to it, just haven't had the time. With the kids getting older looks like this spring will be it for me. Plan to start out light and make it a consistent effort.

<a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/1sykhatch/media/trek3series_zpstehsoow2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/1sykhatch/trek3series_zpstehsoow2.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo trek3series_zpstehsoow2.jpg"/></a>

[RedSN]

Will do Don are you thinking of doing it as well?

I'd ride along side in support for sure.


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[Gabe]

Competed in my first track race last night, 3 races. 30 lap (7.5km) scratch race (first to cross the line wins). 1km sprint against 5 other riders and a 24 lap team pursuit (teams of 10 start on either side of the track and try and catch the other team, if a team does not get caught, then whoever is further ahead after the 24 laps wins.

Was a total blast, results were okay for first time out. So much tactic and positioning to take into account, definately need to get more races under my belt

[ZR]

Now that sounds cool.

[Gabe]

There a former Olympian, world and national champions etc there racing last night. Gord Singleton (the greatest ever Canadian track athlete) was racing. Nearly 60 years old and handing it to guys

We would have been pacing in around 45km/hr and the sprints getting into the mid 50's
Approximately 60 men and women out in total between 3 race classes

[RedSN]

Anybody interested in forming a TMC group for the 2015 Ride 4 Heart?
The date is Sunday, May 31st.

http://support.heartandstroke.ca/site/PageServer?pagename=rfh15_about

[HyperGT]

Don i would be game.

[RedSN]

Cool! Cheaper if you sign up as a group.
I'll set one up called Toronto Mustang Club, and post the link here for sign-ups or donations.

[RedSN]

Anybody that would like to join us on the Ride 4 Heart, you are more than welcome to sign up at:
http://support.heartandstroke.ca/site/TR/Events/RFH2015?team_id=7235&pg=team&fr_id=1070
Please visit the above link for details.
Donations are also welcome.

[RedSN]

I'm signed up for the 75km, 6:00am route. Would love to have a few riders to draft with.

But there's other routes and start time available for those that might find 75km a bit too much for a Sunday morning ride.
Can always meet up at the end to go for lunch somewhere.

edit: I set the goal at $0. Happy to receive anything. No prizes, no fundraising rewards, etc.

[HyperGT]

Don do you have the promo code?

[RedSN]

no, i don't

to be honest, don't even know how/where to get one? :shrug:

[HyperGT]

ok done and donated $100.
Riding for my brother.
75km , riding with you Don!

[Gabe]

I should be down for the 75km route as well, need to confirm with the wife

[RedSN]

Cool! Be good to see you again.
Going to create a new thread in the Other Events section

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/showthread.php?5070-Ride-4-Heart&p=99318#post99318

[Whitehot]

ANYONE in here know if someone maybe lookin for a cargo "Bob" style trailer, for towin behind a bicycle ?? really wanna sell one thats in MINT cond....

[ZR]

Should sell fast n hard once the nice weather starts to settle in.

[01CobraVert]

Looking to ride out of Markham soon
Don let me know when you are out training

[RedSN]

Hopefully we get some warmer weather between now and then. Shoot me a PM

[01CobraVert]

Rode today, it was a little nasty with the wind
Headed out to Cornell with the wind, killer coming home into the wind
Looking forward to summer

[RedSN]

^^^serious?
I walked home from the bus stop and almost died.
I guess I'm a 'warm weather' cyclist

[speedfreak]

Gonna due my taxs now and with my return I will be looking for a good road bike 61cm with 105 gear sets or better need to start riding to prepare to do "The ride to conquer cancer" this summer!

[01CobraVert]

Check out Performance Cycle in Vaughan and Pickering ( near Da Silva) bankrupancy sale
With great brands

[speedfreak]

WOOHOO speedfreak got some new wheels not as fast as the cobra but should float along nicley!

[HyperGT]

Well what did you get?

[RedSN]

WOOHOO speedfreak got some new wheels
Dave :fight1: you should know better than to post that without pics.

[speedfreak]

Dave :fight1: you should know better than to post that without pics.

Trying to get them off my phone now! hehe

[Cancermasher]

Hurry up dammit! What's the delay?

[speedfreak]

Hurry up dammit! What's the delay?

I an idiot! LoL

[speedfreak]

Wow I guess not having my phone for 2 weeks has turned me into a fucking brain dead idiot! I cant remember how to get pic's off my android! Anyway it is a 61cm full carbonfiber Felt Fc upgraded Cf forks upgraded CF seat post and upgraded CF goose neck full 105's

[HyperGT]

nice! I like Felt bikes, good and stiff.

[Gabe]

Switched to a new bicycle computer on May 4th and just passed 100hrs of riding since so thought I would share some data/ numbers

100hrs 12 min
3191 km ridden
27,592 m of elevation gain (climbing)
61 rides
Longest ride - 149km
Most climbing in one day - 1237m
Fastest 40k - 55min 20.99 seconds

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/summer%20data_zps7r6fyzjr.png (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/dgabourie/media/summer%20data_zps7r6fyzjr.png.html)

Here is the bike (has been posted before), new bike fit this year (riding higher and further forward), new carbon wheels after a crash bent my last front beyond repair, new crank with larger chainrings
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/Bike_zps3fqshcgg.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/dgabourie/media/Bike_zps3fqshcgg.jpg.html)

[Hutch]

Nice bike!

[stangstevers]

Kona Firemountain here... Used to ride Mongoose downhill bikes, then got into XC... now just ride with the family in parks lol

[Gabe]

Finished first in the MEC Muskoka century ride this weekend. 152km ride, 1628m ascent, averaged 36km/hr. Ride took 4hours 12 minutes and I burned 4700 calories

[FoxRod]

Couple of my buddies want me to join them for this http://www.mississaugacycling.ca/tour/ , any body have a road bike (700c) they're thinking of selling? Just a novice rider getting into the sport...

[Intmdtr]

Well done, congrats

[03svt]

Just bought this guy last week, Specialized Rock hopper Comp 29"er" loving it so far.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/mikebones_photos/CD7B8ADD-6128-4B53-8A5A-558CB5D61266.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/mikebones_photos/media/CD7B8ADD-6128-4B53-8A5A-558CB5D61266.jpg.html)

Add it to my wall

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/mikebones_photos/0462246F-1CD8-4D23-AB43-4BD1394C61BD.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/mikebones_photos/media/0462246F-1CD8-4D23-AB43-4BD1394C61BD.jpg.html)

[Gabe]

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/Strava%20photo_zps4y6tc9vr.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/dgabourie/media/Strava%20photo_zps4y6tc9vr.jpg.html)
We left in groups of 10, 250 cyclists total
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/IMG_9515_zps6ex0wbxe.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/dgabourie/media/IMG_9515_zps6ex0wbxe.jpg.html)
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/IMG_9517_zpsscjds33x.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/dgabourie/media/IMG_9517_zpsscjds33x.jpg.html)

[RedSN]

^^^details? what ride is that?

[RedSN]

https://jnyyz.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/aerovelo1.jpg

Way to go team Aerovelo!
Almost 140 km/h

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/aerovelo-speed-record-1.3239241

[Gabe]

^^^details? what ride is that?

MEC Muskoka Grand Fondo

from post 99

"Finished first in the MEC Muskoka century ride this weekend. 152km ride, 1628m ascent, averaged 36km/hr. Ride took 4hours 12 minutes and I burned 4700 calories"

[Gabe]

Just reached 5000km since installing my new computer on May 5th, 154hrs of riding. Will be close to 10k this year with the track.

Fastest road ride of the year was 20k @ 38.2 km/hr

[03svt]

Just reached 5000km since installing my new computer on May 5th, 154hrs of riding. Will be close to 10k this year with the track.

Fastest road ride of the year was 20k @ 38.2 km/hr

That's impressive sir..wow! I haven't even driven that many k's in the same period haha

[Gabe]

Photos of the ride were just sent out by the organizer, I liked this one.
Currently in Rome, rode 350km during my vacation

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/image_zpsqatczamh.png (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/dgabourie/media/image_zpsqatczamh.png.html)

[01CobraVert]

Where did you ride in Italy?
We drove thru Chianti area a few weeks ago and saw quite a few cyclists

[Gabe]

Sorry 01Cobravert for the very late reply, didn't see your post. I rode out of Rome, to Tivoli one day, Velletri another and the first day down to the Mediterranean.

Ending up riding 10,000 km last year, about 300hrs in the saddle

Strong possibility I will be going back to Italy in April for the tour of Sardegna http://www.girosardegna.com/
6 days of riding/ racing, around 500km, 5000 m of climbing

Few track photos from race night a couple weeks ago

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/1J1A9231_zpshz5pvbjy.jpg[/URL]

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/1J1A9222_zpskhmjucbw.jpg[/URL]

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/2P0A9145_zpsjplhbzxx.jpg[/URL]

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af296/dgabourie/2P0A9134_zps75pu0c4j.jpg[/URL]

[hsousa88]

Just picked this up for $50... what do I got here boys? It's been a while since I've been on a bike

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170809/dc9ab20231370d2ea9e83bc99d6bb775.jpg

[03svt]

Just picked this up for $50... what do I got here boys? It's been a while since I've been on a bike

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170809/dc9ab20231370d2ea9e83bc99d6bb775.jpg

What you have there doesn't look very comfortable for anything except riding around the block :)

[hsousa88]

What you have there doesn't look very comfortable for anything except riding around the block :)

Lol well I know that much.. just went around the block and the thighs are burning


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[RedSN]

You're going to have a difficult time keeping up with Gabe :D

[Gabe]

You're going to have a difficult time keeping up with Gabe :D


LOL, I think you are right Don

Heading out for a 100k in about a half hour!

[newbiestangowner]

^^ Gabe , my son had basketball training camp and when he told me it was at the Milton Velodrome I was thinking he was mistaken. I was really impressed with such a facility available in your area, as well as Milton sports centre .
It must be distracting for you cyclists having 3 basketball courts in the center- that track looks pretty steep!

[Gabe]

^^ Gabe , my son had basketball training camp and when he told me it was at the Milton Velodrome I was thinking he was mistaken. I was really impressed with such a facility available in your area, as well as Milton sports centre .
It must be distracting for you cyclists having 3 basketball courts in the center- that track looks pretty steep!


The track is a really fantastic venue, the basketball courts are routinely converted between basketball, volleyball, badminton, children's play camps, ping pong or completely open such as during races when the infield is filled with the cyclists preparing for their next race.

It can be a little distracting having the other sports taking place in the infield, but for the most part is not a problem. During various tournaments there will be parents yelling from the stands over the cyclists at the game and that gets to be a bit much when you are traveling around at speeds up to 60-65km/hr. Definately not complaining though, world class facility within km's of my house is awesome and I live across the street from the sports centre, so walk to hockey and beach volleyball

You don't even notice the pitch of the banks once you get up to speed, this track is 42 degrees, the smaller track in London is 55

[Not4you]

Just picked this up for $50... what do I got here boys? It's been a while since I've been on a bike

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170809/dc9ab20231370d2ea9e83bc99d6bb775.jpg

If I had to guess, it is a very old bike, or a department store bike, trying to me a modern street ramp / skatepark bike. The really low and tilted seat position is meant to keep it out of the way when doing tricks on the ramps, you really only sit on it when not moving (resting). The clues that make me think it is a cheap department store bike is that it has one piece cranks and a pretty large chain ring. Newer high end ramp bikes will have 3 piece cranks and a really small chain ring (the small chain ring is used so that you do not catch it when dropping in on a steep ramp). The clues that make me think it is pretty old are that it has a chrome fork and dirt treads on the tires.

If you wanted to know what brand it is, or what year it is from (assuming that it is pretty old) you could check the numbers that should be stamped under the bottom bracket in the database on BMXmuseum.com or look though the database for a distinguishing feature - I'd start with looking for bikes that have the same join where the top tube and fat down tube meet the head tube.

But ultimately what it is or what you paid for it is irrelevant if it is getting you back into a sport that you are enjoying. Rip it around and have fun!!

[RedSN]

It can be a little distracting having the other sports taking place in the infield....
Like watching the go-karts while trying to negotiate turn 8 at Mosport?
GR knows what I'm talking about LOL

[hsousa88]

If I had to guess, it is a very old bike, or a department store bike, trying to me a modern street ramp / skatepark bike. The really low and tilted seat position is meant to keep it out of the way when doing tricks on the ramps, you really only sit on it when not moving (resting). The clues that make me think it is a cheap department store bike is that it has one piece cranks and a pretty large chain ring. Newer high end ramp bikes will have 3 piece cranks and a really small chain ring (the small chain ring is used so that you do not catch it when dropping in on a steep ramp). The clues that make me think it is pretty old are that it has a chrome fork and dirt treads on the tires.

If you wanted to know what brand it is, or what year it is from (assuming that it is pretty old) you could check the numbers that should be stamped under the bottom bracket in the database on BMXmuseum.com or look though the database for a distinguishing feature - I'd start with looking for bikes that have the same join where the top tube and fat down tube meet the head tube.

But ultimately what it is or what you paid for it is irrelevant if it is getting you back into a sport that you are enjoying. Rip it around and have fun!!

Thanks for that. Yeah it is fun but tough to get back into since I haven't even played soccer in over a year. I was going to dump some money into a custom build last summer but it can wait. My buddy hooked me up with some tires and pegs. This thing is heavy compared to the newer frames being built today. Serial # is BCI0201216 but can't find anything on it.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/c0c4b6d4bd4d0c637ce63d394ddfe250.jpg

[Not4you]

You could also join the facebook group called Old-mid School BMX Canada and post the pics there. Someone may recognize it.

[Clutt gt]

New to me woods ride
Niner Jet9 RDO with sram XX1 drive and Shimano XTR brakes
14945
14944
Also new this year
It was time for Kaitlin to move up
We picked up a Giant XTC +24 then upgraded to Shimano XT brakes and Shimano XT 1x10 drive
I had some parts from my retired ride
14946
14947
14948

[newbiestangowner]

^^^ wow very nice! Bikes sure have changed, I still have mine from ‘88
It’s an antique from the new frame shape I see lol


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[RedSN]

^^^no shit.
I’m still rockin’ my ‘92 GT Arrowhead Tundra.

[Clutt gt]

^^^ wow very nice! Bikes sure have changed, I still have mine from ‘88
It’s an antique from the new frame shape I see lol


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The Niner has a very unique frame. They introduced back in 2012. This one is a lightly used 2012. It took me that long to find one in my price range.
Full suspension carbon fibre front and rear, the frame and rear shock weighs in at 5lbs
Complete bike weighs in around 25lbs, the wheels are my week/ heavy point.
Aside from the rider, that’s another week/ heavy point.

[ZR]

Smokin hawt ride there mr.

[Snaketamer]

Recently, got back to cycling. Needed to drop some weight...lol Also riding an older '97 GT Force road bike.

[stangstevers]

I have a Kona Fire Mountain right now... nicely equipped for a cheap'ish bike. Used to be sponsored by Mongoose when I used to do downhill mountain biking and cross-country (company paid for Kayaks, bikes, snowboards, etc...)

I grew up around this mountain: https://skibromont.com/en/mountain-biking/the-mountain/trails-map Also the Estriade trails, very fun and no cars!

[RedSN]

I grew up around this mountain:
No kidding? That's where we used to go skiing when we would visit my aunt in Saint-Hyacinthe.

[stangstevers]

I went often summer or winter lol Wasn't great at skiing but snowboarding was ok...

[5.4MarkVIII]

haven ridden in a couple years, thinking of selling my bike but don't really know the best place to try or the best way to put a value on it.

2012 ish Scott Spark. full carbon fiber. was $3000 brand new, now.... no idea

[Das 5.0]

I have a Kona Fire Mountain right now... nicely equipped for a cheap'ish bike. Used to be sponsored by Mongoose when I used to do downhill mountain biking and cross-country (company paid for Kayaks, bikes, snowboards, etc...)

I grew up around this mountain: https://skibromont.com/en/mountain-biking/the-mountain/trails-map Also the Estriade trails, very fun and no cars!

I have the same bike - great bike for the money and actually finally went for a ride yesterday for a hour through Heber Downs/ and old Cullen Gardens - legs are f-in sore today ! Lol but a good sore.

[newbiestangowner]

I have the same bike - great bike for the money and actually finally went for a ride yesterday for a hour through Heber Downs/ and old Cullen Gardens - legs are f-in sore today ! Lol but a good sore.

U put the noodle on?


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[Das 5.0]

^^^ ha ha no just a bell to worn the old people walking on the paths.

[ZR]

So that was the noise I heard.

[Das 5.0]

Ha ha yah Rick it was ....lol

[CDNfyrfytr]

Great day for a 50km ride from the Falls to Fort Erie along the Niagara Parkway.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180914/000bdab2031f6e7260ae44413d65b074.jpg




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[newbiestangowner]

Great day for a 50km ride from the Falls to Fort Erie along the Niagara Parkway.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180914/000bdab2031f6e7260ae44413d65b074.jpg




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Nice! Doesn’t your butt hurt on that seat?
Would take me a couple of days for 50 km- maybe with an overnight stop at an air bnb


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[CDNfyrfytr]

I’ve got padded liners that I wear under my shorts, but yes it gets sore. It’s actually not as far as you’d think. Took me just about 2 hrs. It’s almost all flat though. Add in a few hills and that’s a different story.


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[Snaketamer]

Great day for a 50km ride from the Falls to Fort Erie along the Niagara Parkway.


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Sounds like an awesome ride. About ten years ago I visited family in Niagara Falls and brought my bike. I road from the falls down to Niagara-on-the-Lake and back. Not sure how many k's it was but enjoyed it very much!

[Gabe]

Did Blue Mountain Centurion 120k race yesterday (great event) and passed 10,000km's for the year this morning

[Hutch]

Did Blue Mountain Centurion 120k race yesterday (great event) and passed 10,000km's for the year this morning

That’s amazing! How do you have time for that?

[Gabe]

Works out to an hour a day (300 hours for 10k)

Have done 12,000 per year for the last few years, will be around 13,500 maybe 14,000 this year.

[Gabe]

Been a long time since anyone has commented on this thread, but I keep chugging along on the bike. Going to pass 100,000 km's since I started keeping track (June 2015) next week.

Rode for a couple weeks in Maui, just got back this past Saturday. Disappointed to have missed the last track day, but did get to accomplish climbing Haleakala volcano in Maui. it is the longest paved climb in the world, ~55km's and over 3,000m elevation (10,000 ft) starting at sea level and climbing above the clouds

https://i.imgur.com/HSPvQJQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QtZDdzp.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/uctpswj.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/blBAuAs.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tjcXjBa.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZPTo3zb.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Dqd05K3.jpg

[RedSN]

:eek: we rode up in a bus, and it was exhausting!
beautiful sunrise from there tho

[Gabe]

I have heard/ read that the sunrise is spectacular, but that is far too early for me to get up on vacation. For those that don't know it is a 1.5-2hr car ride up the volcano as there are a ton of switchbacks to get up the elevation, sunrise was at 6:15 I believe and it was half hour from where I saw staying in Kehei. I started cycling around 6:45. For reference - CN Tower is 553m, so 5.5x the height. Took me around 70-75 minutes to just go downhill, had to ride back through a pretty heavy storm when I got back down into the clouds, lasted for about 20km's

Spoke with some people doing the bus tour when I stopped at the visitor centre, they were enjoying it but also said it was a long tour.

https://i.imgur.com/c3yWgI1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Wzc99Vn.jpg

[ZR]

Now thats an adventure of a lifetime..........kudos.

[Zippy]

impressive

[5.4MarkVIII]

I’m tired just looking at the maps.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Impressive accomplishment!!

[Gabe]

thanks guys, one off the bucket list for sure