In the early hours of this morning, we had our first significant snowfall of the season. Here in NYC, we've had a couple of bouts of flurries. But this storm resulted in five to eight inches of accumulated white stuff.
Not surprisingly, few people are cycling. Seeing the Citibike port got me to wondering whether more people would ride on a day like this if Citibikes had snow tires. Are the share bikes in cities that get more snow--say, Montreal--so equipped?
Then again, I wonder whether Citibikes would get more use on a day like this if their tires had studs. I don't know whether anyone has studied the matter, but from my observations, I would guess that Citibikes are ridden mainly on bike lanes or streets that are plowed early. And many are ridden by tourists who, unless they're really dedicated riders or come from colder climates, aren't going to ride on a day like today.
