Ice is not that bad in the city. In winter you want to change your breaking habits. Your rear break can become an insta-lose-your-traction lever; front break i

Ice is not that bad in the city. In winter you want to change your breaking habits. Your rear break can become an insta-lose-your-traction lever; front break is safer (your mileage may vary, obviously). It's when things start to melt that you may consider not biking: melting snow on ice creates a nasty surprise!