Scene: Icycle Race 2015

Cyclists try to zip along the iciest bike lane in the city.

By David Hains • Photo by Giordano Ciampini

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This is pretty much the plot of <em>Breaking Away</em>.

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This is pretty much the plot of Breaking Away.

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A master strategist, the lead cyclist here is well camouflaged.

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A master strategist, the lead cyclist here is well camouflaged.

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Nothing unusual here. Carry on.

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Nothing unusual here. Carry on.

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Go go go!

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Go go go!

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A bad way to freeze your butt off.

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A bad way to freeze your butt off.

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Ice to see you.

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Ice to see you.

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And the crowd goes wild.

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And the crowd goes wild.

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Posing with your bike on ice, as one does.

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Posing with your bike on ice, as one does.

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This might not meet safety standards.

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This might not meet safety standards.

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The craziest thing of the night? Those pants.

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The craziest thing of the night? Those pants.

WHERE: Dufferin Grove Park

WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 8:30 p.m.

WHAT: At the 14th annual Icycle Race, adventurous and silly cyclists raced inside the Dufferin Grove ice rink in an event that draws bike nerds and everyday thrill-seekers alike. Dozens of spectators cheered the inspired riding, costumes (or lack thereof), and memorable wipeouts as cyclists tried to win eternal, icy glory.

Icycle 2015 from Giordano Ciampini on Vimeo.