Fact: Many cities have higher volumes of cycle commuters who continue riding through winter than Toronto. They have more year-round riders despite factors such as colder weather, wind or levels of precipitation.
A unique feature of Toronto’s streets are all the streetcar tracks. When riding in the winter, be careful of these tracks which may be hidden by snow or slush. A helpful trick is to look for wires above. The electric wires which power the streetcars can tell you where the tracks lay hidden beneath.
Toronto’s temperature and precipitation averages:
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