Originally Posted by
noglider
Of course, the number of commuting cyclists decreases as we go into winter, but I've seen a trend over the last five years which is that the decrease is less each year. I don't have the path to myself during the winter.
This is also true in my town/area - there are progressively more and better-equipped winter riders on my route every year. I think it is because auto traffic has become so abysmal with the hot economy.
I enjoy having more space on the MUP and in bike lanes in the cold months. I do have to be a bit more careful riding with the 4-wheelers for the last few downtown miles though.