Originally Posted by
CliftonGK1
The weather promises to be more of the same tomorrow, so I'm debating whether driving or riding is the better option.
Drive (vehicle = Jeep XJ, 4wd, a/t tires): Higher impact resistance, but higher exposure time to potential vehicular interaction
Bike (Surly X-Check, studded 35mm winter tires): Lower impact resistance, lower exposure time to vehicles.
Which option would you choose?
Depends on how brave you feel tomorrow... but I suspect if we get more rain tonight, it will thaw out both the MUP and the roads. I don't commute by bike when it's icy, because my ride follows major arterials much of the way and drivers here on the Plateau aren't used to seeing cyclists as it is. Fortunately, I can walk 20 minutes to a bus stop in any weather and go from there, but it makes for a really prolonged commute. Sometimes I'll fire up the XJ, likewise, and drive to the park and ride lot.