It's also a thing in the upper Midwest of the US. One trick is a studded winter tire in the front and a regular tire in back. The front tire keeps you in contro

It's also a thing in the upper Midwest of the US. One trick is a studded winter tire in the front and a regular tire in back. The front tire keeps you in control without too much of a rolling resistance penalty. We have enough space here that we can afford to have dedicated bikes for winter riding. In the spring, I hose them down, spray on some light oil, and stow them away under a makeshift awning in the backyard.