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I wouldnt say I 'enjoy' it, but I dont let it stop me....
That sums it up pretty well for me.
The roads are deteriorating, but all in all their condition is acceptable. I don't mind the salt on my bike. I haven't had more flat tires than usual. Really no problems. But that bitterly cold air on my face at 4:45 AM, I'm tired of it.
It doesn't help that the highlight of my ride is a half mile section of a the canal towpath, where I often see a great blue heron, a kingfisher, interesting duck-like birds, big turtles, snakes, and other interesting wildlife. It's been covered with snow for over a month, so I'm riding on busy roads. I'm not enjoying that, either.