I'm a year-round bike commuter in Montreal, which many assume is impossible. There's a great community of cyclists here [1] who post info about ice/snow conditi

I'm a year-round bike commuter in Montreal, which many assume is impossible. There's a great community of cyclists here [1] who post info about ice/snow conditions, road closures, etc. Some tips I'll add for the winter commuters: 1. Get a face mask/balaclava - ideally one you can raise and lower as your face gets hot and then cold again 2. Get really good gloves. Your bike will be COLD to grip. 3. Wear leggings under your clothes. I commute all winter in just jeans/leggings, but my roommate adds a splash guard too. My jeans aren't as clean as his 4. Layers that you can zip/button. You'd be surprised how hot and sweaty you can get while riding in the winter 5. Grease any parts on your bike that you don't want to seize -- this includes all nuts/bolts on the brakes and derailleurs, the cables where they enter the housing, the brake/shift levers themselves... 6. Ideally you have at least somewhere indoors that you can clean your bike well every so often (a location where it's ok to track tons of grimy snow). If not, still clean it/re-lube pretty much weekly 7. Practice slipping/drifting -- this advice follows for anyone who drives in the winter too. you should know how to handle a vehicle when you lose traction 8. Learn to plan your routes. Some streets will be more clear of snow than others. Some bike paths close in the winter. You need to know all of this 9. Know when to walk your bike. I still bring my bike most days, even snowy days! I just walk the bits that I can't ride [1] https://www.facebook.com/groups/velodhiver/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/velodhiver/