Yes, I ride year round and commute to work also. I ride in down to 0degF and then if its colder than that, I may just do recreational rides on weekends and skip the commuting. My commute is fairly long. I spend 3 hours per day on the bike so it really needs to be above 0 for me. Being well equipped for the severe conditions is a must. Studded tires, fenders, lights, proper clothing etc. Hardcore or crazy or both, not sure.