I enjoy riding in all of the seasons. They all have the pluses and minuses. I like riding in the cooler temperatures of winter, not getting all sweaty, and drinks staying cold. Riding in the dark can be a bit boring, but you get used to it over time. Spring is ideal when the weather is nice, but you also get wild swings in temperatures, some very windy days and more surprise rain showers. Summer is best for morning rides, but afternoons can be miserable when it's really hot and humid or thunderstorms pop up. Fall is probably the best season for riding in NC, except for the rapidly shortening days and loss of light in the mornings. Also, it takes a while to acclimate to the temperatures when it starts cooling off in fall.