I have had to surrender more often than I care to this winter not only due to the weather though. If at all possible, I always commute by bike. Its only when I have to haul computer equipment etc. or work far away out town that I have to drive. On a good note, I have reverted to doing more ice skating which is helping me stay in shape for spring riding. I always scout out where local ice arenas are whereever I travel to for a little public skate session at lunch time or something.