I bike-commute year-round in Oregon, which isn't as bad as it sounds. I used to ride a road bike with thin (25) tires but I wiped out (at low speed) early last

I bike-commute year-round in Oregon, which isn't as bad as it sounds. I used to ride a road bike with thin (25) tires but I wiped out (at low speed) early last year and broke my hip! Now I have a touring bike with disc brakes and wider tires, definitely a good investment. Road bike stays in the garage for weekend rides when it's dry.