Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet View Post
Why not get a snow bike instead?

I rode my el cheapo mtb all over the snow in Michigan. Worked great. Stay off the ice, ride in fields or parks, nice work out and you get your butt outside in the fresh air and have the thrill of facing the elements head on! Your bike handling skills will get a huge boost.

Wear your usual winter clothes, just add helmet.

Google snow bike and ice bike. Lots of good info out there.
+1 DH got me a set of studded bike tires last year that work great. It is a little nerve racking at first espec in icy areas but they do hold great on the icy roads for the most part.