I was born in Lansing MI!.. raised in Detroit.. but I call the mid-hudson valley New York area home now and it is some of the most beautiful country on the planet.. we have it all here.. great hills.. mountains.. great road riding .. great off road riding.. ... yeah we get some winter.. but I love riding in the winter too.. I wouldnt give up any of the seasons.. each beginning is an end and each end a new beginning.. I feel sorry for those that have never had a chance to live in 4 seasons.. I would be bored with the same weather all year round..