If it stays at or below 32 deg f here then the ice just lingers. We would need a couple warmer days for it to go completely. Last year I rode into December and it was a brutal winter. With wind chill temps were regularly below zero. I can deal with the temps now. Even the winds are manageable with my low profile rims and aggressive drop but the damn ice! I run 23cm slicks and I don't want to splurge on studded tires. I also recently had a fall (on a dry day) and it's still in my mind. I'll tough it out guys. I love riding too much.