Riding in the winter can give certain experiences and pleasures that you can't get in the summer. People ***** about how cold it gets, but once you get conditioned to the cold--with the help of good clothing--it can be awesome. I much prefer cycling in the colder months. No need for sun screen, no sun burn, no bugs. Less people at parks and MUPs, giving one more space and isolation, if that's desired. The daytimes are short, but if the skys are clear and the ground is blanketed in snow, you often don't even need to your lights on.
After a ride one can then arrive home, put some warm comforting soup on the stove, relax, and feel great.