I've had a few hurdles. I've ridden all winter for a couple of years, but this will be my first year commuting in the winter. For me, it's the dark. I've bought the lights and have been easing into a darker commute. So far, so good.

At first, the cold was my hurdle to winter riding. I was so surprised to discover I actually prefer extreme cold to extreme heat. Who knew?!

I still won't do snow or ice. I could see someday getting studded tires and getting over that hurdle, but it will have to be once I'm totally confident in the dark.