That is kind of what I was alluding to when I talked about riding more in cold weather here than up north. I am from Iowa and also lived in Illinois. When it would get cold, here would come the snow and ice, the bike would get winterized and put away. If we did have nicer days during the winter, the roads were still all full of salt and crap. Down here, the bike is never put away, there are rides and activities all the time, so if it is in the 20's or 30's, you saddle up and ride. Not bragging, just stating fact.

 

I personally would rather ride slower and take the side roads.

 

This is what I am talking about. Most of us in the Northern sections would not mind (well too much) riding in the cold. It is the dangerous riding conditions, Ice, sand, Salt. The weather is supposed to be 40+ here this weekend not too bad a temperature for riding, but I would doubt that there will be any body riding because we just had a snow storm and the roads are hazardous.

Also, no one even mentioned that your reactions are much slower if you are shivering from the cold. Therefore if you are going to ride, keep your self warm, you need your wits about you.

 

It's one thing to ride in the cold and then riding on ice is stupid. And salt can be washed off and a little snow riding is fun till it turns icy outside.