Well, I have reasons to avoid snow and ice, but we usually have a lot of days without slippery stuff on the surface. Cold and rain and wind are nasty, especially when they come all together, but I try to be as brave as possible. I agree that cycling through the winter is rewarding even though it's not always pleasant. I watch the weather report a lot, and I ride when the weather is barely acceptable. And it does pay off in the spring. My friends who take a break through the winter struggle in the spring, and my strength is not diminished, at least not much.

Still, it might be less crazy to take up a winter sport or an indoor sport. There just aren't many other sports I like. I do like hiking, and that's easier to do in the cold than cycling.