>>1904128Skill issue. Also equipment issue.
Here it gets quite icy though, roads are not that well maintained and side winds can push you off road easily. So I wouldn't do it without my nice and wide MTB tires. Also some tight fitting transparent glasses are the most important accessory for winter IMO. It really helps not having your eyes melt out in the cold wind. Not just for visibility but also not getting distracted. Feeling cold in general is not an issue if you dress properly. Also sweating due to backpack is less of an issue in winter, so I take it with me so I can remove unnecessary layers if it gets warmer later in the day.
On rare occasions I do fall of course, but it's the outcome I mostly expect when I see wet, sloped ice that is uneven that I refuse to go around. Challenges are fun. Still if you know how to slow down your fall you'll be able to let your bike slide ahead and land on your feet yourself.
Dealing with rust, cleaning up after my bike finishes drying and having to apply extra thick greases every few weeks suck quite a bit though.
