Originally Posted by
gerv
I doubt that it snows more in Pennsylvania than it does north of the border, say the Toronto area, and there's a ton of cyclists going all winter long there. I used to think like this, but if you invest in some good winter gear -- particularly studded tires and good clothing layers -- it can be fun.
You said it so I don't have to.
(I'm just guessing, but Erie probably gets more snow than Toronto due to lake effect. Even so, my rule of thumb is that if cars can make it, so can a bike.)