Originally Posted by wolfchild

The biggest challenge is to find alternate routes when some of my regular routes have too much snow and are unsafe to ride. Some of the MUPS and sidewalks which I use in between to connect with roads and streets are impossible to ride when too much snow accumulates, so I have to find some alternative way which often adds extra time and distance and complexity to an already challenging commute. I've had a few " hike-a-bike" situations over the years and also had situations where I had to take a risk and ride on major arterial roads. The weather is not the main danger, I don't care how bad the weather is, the main danger is cars.