Originally Posted by
Roody
I'm in Michigan, so I certainly know about lake effect snow. We don't get much here in Lansing. Another town I spend a lot of time in averages 100 inches of snow, alot of it lake effect. Many people ride year-round there also. The snow is cleared off streets within hours, without fail. My rule of thumb is that if cars with 2 wheel drive can get through, so can bikes with 2 wheel drive.
Granted you are right but you are putting a lot of faith in the skill of drivers you have no knowledge of. You can do everything right but if they do something wrong do you have faith they can control their car properly?