skis win the race as conditions will not be likely to be consistently solid for bicycling. that said, the iditabike sprang from an earlier race, didn't it, that was open to skiiers, bicyclists, and snowshoers/runners, right? and the bicyclists consistently won?

that being said, I still think skiing is much more appropriate -much more graceful and possible over ALL snow, not just hardpacked trails- for travelling over snow; bicycling over it is a novelty. i still suggest everyone go ride their local ski hill and forest trails with snow on them.

here's a little video of me- skiing AND bicycling ,simultaneously. so to speak.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMknRyKYLUE