Originally Posted by
rydabent
Another point favorable for trikes is winter riding. Streets and trails can have black ice that is hard to see and will take a bike down without warning. But if on a trike, probably the most that might happen is getting somewhat side ways for a while.
When I lived in Oregon, I was going to get a trike for winter commutes for just this reason. I commuted nearly every day, but Nov - Feb, there was a risk of ice along the trails pretty consistently.
I almost pulled the trigger on a catrike. Then I moved to AZ and it's not an issue anymore.
I am looking at a potential job in the DC area, and may invest in a trike for winter commuting, assuming where I wind up working has decent infrastructure.