For point a, the growing democratization of ebikes really help flatten the terrain. For point b, the cold in itself is not really a huge deal, if you're dresse

For point a, the growing democratization of ebikes really help flatten the terrain. For point b, the cold in itself is not really a huge deal, if you're dressed appropriately. As for the heat, it really depends on the amount of efforts you have to do. I see the lack of adequate infrastructure as a much bigger impediment. If you risk getting hurt, you won't cycle, even in the most perfect weather.