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(Cam’s bike sitting in the cold)

It’s that time of the year again and Montreal’s favorite bike messenger team is here all winter to help you get through it!

Today we had our first snow fall and the city is now covered in a beautiful white blanket. Most people have already put away their bikes for the year but here at Cycle-Bird, we are just getting started.

It takes a particular type of person to endure a winter as a bike messenger but for those who seek out challenge and who truly love riding, it’s just another day on the bike.I’ve been cycling year-round for more than five years and I can honestly say that it gets easier over time. You learn how to move through the snow, how to anticipate ice and over time, you become fairly immune to the cold and wet. I’ve always felt that the best strategy in winter to stay warm is to stay dry. A good pair of water proof boots and gloves accompanied by a solid rain jacket are essential especially in the freezing rain or when temperatures dip below -20.  Along with some good outer layers protecting you from the elements, it’s important to have good base layers that are made either a polyester/spadex blend or wool. It’s good to avoid cotton when out on the road for more than a few hours because it is a fabric that not only  takes a very long time to dry but also does not stay warm for very long. Our total time spent outside is anywhere from six to eight hours a day so every little bit of warmth helps.

The whole team will be around all winter delivering packages and proving as always that anything can be done with a little perseverance and a good set of wheels.

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We look forward to seeing you out on the road!

-Cam

(Cam ready to go!)                       (Sky and his winter bike)

(Morning coffee)                                     (Thick snow build up)