For years I rode my recumbent spring, summer and fall, and rode a mountain bike in the winter here in Minnesota (17 years). Five years ago in invested in a tadpole trike (two wheels in the front) and have been riding that. I love it, it's a hoot! I suppose you could call that cheating, but I don't care, I'm faster, steadier, and I don't have to constantly keep my eye's in front of my front wheel. My two cents worth.