1) Shimano SPD/SL pedals. These things are awesome. The cleat doesn't last me too long since I WALK WAY TOO MUCH, but they work so well otherwise.

2) Native Polarized sunglasses - They are so clear AND have an amazing warranty which they stand behind. I sent mine back and now have a wonderful brand new pair (minus 20 bucks but WELL worth it)

3) Selle San Marco Azoto Tri gel - this seat worked wonders for me.

4) SIDI shoes - Man I love these things. I'm almost afraid to get any other kind. Other brands just don't fit me as well.

5) SLOWTITCH forums. I can't believe no one has said this one. I get SO MUCH STINKIN INFO FROM HERE. Not ot mention the fun conversation. Cheers to everyone here.

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berndog
How did we all get sucked into this crazy sport anyway?!!

I just got a pair of Defeet Kneekins on clearance. Cheaper then other knee warmer but superoir in design and fit.

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customerjon @gmail.com is where information happens.

Which shop Khai? Address please? I feel a post Christmas spending spree coming on!

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

Campione Cycles
1778 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6J 1V6
Canada

Order Line: 1-888-545-BIKE [888-545-2453] (Canada and US)
Phone: (604) 874-BIKE [874-2453]
Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm

http://www.campionecycles.com/site/home.html

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Thanks Khai, will I see you at the Fat Ass 50 on New Years?

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

I'm afraid I won't be running that day. I've not actually run since that foot injury I got in September, and while it's healed, 50k would be suicide at this point in time. PowerGyoza is still up for the challenge, I think, as is Marco in BC.

Will you be bringing a bike?

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Sorry to hear that, I will ask around at the start of fellow ST'ers, I understand that there are 60 signed up so far. Tell them to look out for a 5'8" bald white guy with an English accent, company with a local knowledge would be very good as my gf will be back do the road, she ain't fast but she doesn't dnf!

No bike this time although I will be contacting the velodrome at Burnaby for a schedule. I know there is the Friday morning Masters session but maybe we could meet up?

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

I think Marco has done the race several times before, so he should be able to give you a low-down on the course. (or I might be thinking of TonyG - best to search "fatass 50" here and check)

I'm definitely up for a little 'drome time! PG will be in as well, and we might be able to drag SimpleS out too, if his coach lets him. ;)

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<If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough>
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That sounds excellent, I will be arriving Christmas DAy and leaving on the 7th so e mail me with a time and date and I WILL be there. Am also going 'boarding one day is Grouse Mountain good for a day's fun? I think Whistler will be a bit too far for me to get back in time for when the missus gets back!

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

Looks like we have a 3-day window...

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Burnaby Velodrome Schedules

December 2004

SCHEDULE: TRACK CLOSED DECEMBER 24 to JANUARY 3 - Dec 1/04 The Harry Jerome Sport Centre will be CLOSED December 24 to January 3 during the holiday period. There will be no riding on Friday December 24th. The track will be back for the 2005 calendar year starting January 4th, 2004.
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<If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough>
Get Fitter!
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Count me in for sure. I will make any of those days, we have us a Slowtwitch chaingang buzzing those boards. It's a good job SuperDave is East Coast or we would get badly burnt!

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

1) Chamois cream

2) Azoto saddle (Notice a trend yet?)

3) Gels in general

4) Sports drinks in general

5) Oakley M frames

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TriDork

"Happiness is a myth. All you can hope for is to get laid once in a while, drunk once in a while and to eat chocolate every day"

1- Slime tire liners. NEVER worry about a flat putting you on the pavement at high speed, and never worry about getting dropped because you had to stop and change a tire. Five flats in over 20,000 miles...

2- RotorCranks - just very cool

3- Shimano pedals - like Looks, but don't squeak and the rubber tips make them walkable

4- Selle San Marco Aspide (and Azoto) tri saddles. Change your angle from 82-73 just by sliding up on the rivet or back on the tail. Great for TTs or centuries

5- Slowtwitch - maybe that should be #1

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Cousin Elwood - Team Over-the-hill Racing
Brought to you by the good folks at Metamucil and Geritol...

You are lucky. I phoned around to a number of shops - no one had any. Some said they would order some and and call me back. Never heard from anyone! Called the Canadian distributor, they said to call a retailer!!

So I gave up and moved onto something else.

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