Wow, some great advice here!
I am planing on doing some traveling in a week and I have a couple of questions (figured there is no point in starting a new thread).
Do I need to worry about any bike parts freezing overnight? I am expecting anything from -15 C to -25 C ( 5 to -13 F)
For sleeping bags: I have a -5C rated one (but I can borrow a quilt rectangle bag which I can use to double up). Do you think that is a good idea?
Tires: unfortunately I am stuck with 32mm's, but I will be on the trans-Canada HWY so I am sure there wont be too much snow (and I can take a day or two off if its too bad)
I did 160km ride to Niagara falls a week ago (I plan on doing 90-100 per day on my trip). Is that a reasonable expectation?
About water: I assume snow (not yellow snow, lol) is perfectly fine, I am planing on bringing two 600ml thermoses and one of my cycling bottles which I can keep in my sleeping bag overnight.
Just looking at the map though: I may be able to stay at warmshowers host every few days - so hopefully I won't be spending 20days outside.