Well I am glad to hear alot of other people out there doing distance on a mtb. I can't commit the cost of a 2nd bike yet as I have only been riding for a few months, so its nice to know the mtb will hold up.

I think I am going to get the GF to meet me there (her drive) as the hotel is too nice to waste on myself (love winter rates!).

Out weather here is so up and down. last week was -35 winds. this weekend is +10C. So as long as I can catch a decent heat wave in late march I am going to aim for that. Again to avoid traffic.

Thats for the tips on the slicks. Im going to do bring my bike guru buddy with me to the toronto bike show to help me pick out some nice gear for this.