"Arctic" on the West Coast = warm on the prairies. This week we've been hovering between -40 and -50 C with windchill. This is what I've been wearing to ride to work: Hands: MEC lobster mitts inside Princess Auto handlebar mitts (aka Pogies) Head: Cannondale Balaclava under Smith snowboard helmet. Smith goggles Body: t-shirt; MEC heavyweight fleece; MEC bike jacket Legs: MEC rain pants over jeans Feet: Timberland snow boots Stop the wind and keep moving and you don't need much underneath. Just don't stop for long. This should not be taken as boasting -- everytime I start thinking I'm hardcore I see some exchange student riding through the snow on a girls 24" 5 speed!

So obviously a scammer.

Fernie BC. Go up Hyperventilation and instead of turning left to Hyperextension you turn right.

I've been riding a Truax all summer. Amazing all-around bike for those who like to enjoy the downs, but what is truly surprising is how well it climbs and handles tight singletrack. Definitely doesn't feel like a 35lb+ bike. Norco nailed this one.