My ebike is my winter bike as thats the only time I ride it. I leave the studded tires on all year, then its ready to go when winter gets here and I need it. It is nice to have that extra power to help power through deeper snow! The last few years I really haven't used the motor to much as I feel like I am cheating my self. This year I have been using the motor a little more to control sweating, despite cheating myself. To not sweat much makes for a new learning curve and a different riding style, keeps things fresh!