I'm not sure where you are that gets a meter of snow and ice. Bike lanes are perfectly usable up here around the UK, Belgium, Holland and France all of the yea

I'm not sure where you are that gets a meter of snow and ice. Bike lanes are perfectly usable up here around the UK, Belgium, Holland and France all of the year, just a few puddles to dodge in winter. The majority of risky cycling here comes riding during rush hour in heavy traffic. Cycle lanes are a great investment IMHO.