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[–] 4603271? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Do you ride in snow? Do you live/work in Seattle specifically or in one of the neighboring cities?

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[–] SkinnyMagna [S] ago 

It rarely snows up here. Mostly, winter is just cold and wet. It'll dip below freezing for about a month, which makes for ice in the morning. The trick is to take it easy (especially in the turns), and just coast gently through rough patches. Also, dress very warmly, so your muscles are relaxed and not tense from the cold. This is probably the most important cold weather tip I can give. If you are tense and uncomfortable, you won't be riding at 100%, and that just compounds the road hazards. To sum it up, be comfortable and take it slow on slick roads. A few minutes late is better than calling from the ER.

I live and work in Seattle, between Georgetown and Sodo. It's about a 15 minute commute through the back roads. It used to be 45 minutes riding the freeway, usually due to traffic snarls in rush hour. I might be moving in the next few months, preferably to a more affordable location.