I'm gearing up for my first winter commute (probably in a few days if the weather is correct). I have all my gear (tires, lights, fenders, etc). However, looking at my path, I'm wondering if I'm going to have to make some changes to where I ride. The route I take is pretty straight forward, up one long road, then over on a bike pathway up to the university. It's all fairly easy, but part of the road I ride is narrow, sometimes I find myself riding on the right side of the painted line (I do this mostly as a 'nice thing' for the drivers who are stuck behind me. I know I don't have to, but I'm not out to piss people off ).

Anyhow, I was thinking I may have to *Gasp* ride on the sidewalk for parts of my commute in the winter, espically if they don't clear the roads well enough. I know that's not a big deal, and I can do it if I have to, but I was curious if anyone else has found that they've had to change their riding patterns in the winter time when the snow hits. Weather completly different routes or what not....

Just curious....and looking forward to my first snow