Agree,
What "break"?
Your "winter" is the time to phase into Base Miles mode on the bike: Endurance rides in Zone 1 & 2 if you are at all serious about cycling.
Fitting mudguards & a fixed gear per tradition in your terrain may not be feasible but decent kit and a set of fenders: Good to Go.

Not getting out now on the bike?
You'll not be "in shape" for the next season in your mild climate compared to those who do and those in your age cadre who are cyclists Do.

There is no such thing at any age, much less now.
If serious get a coach, work a program which certainly will not take winter "off", or at minimum get out on the bike now.

-Bandera