It's funny ya know being from Canada...I keep telling people it's not cold althought it's technically "winter" here in WA. I still wear shorts (on & off the bike) when it's 5c...

Ian remembers his winter experience in Canada & even said himself that when it went from -30c to -10c it was balmy...sandals & shorts...

I've never thought of Alaska as a place to mtn bike...hmmmm...not fond of bears...kangaroos i can handle...

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