Hah.. I live in Toronto, and I used to cycle year round, but I don't anymore.. I think "too lousy to cycle" is a very subjective thing..
When I was working for a startup I could show up sweaty and grimy (or looking like a Mad Max extra in the winter).
Now I'm in a management position in a larger company, so while I still cycle to work as much as I can, I usually have to bring a change of clothes with me (dress shoes, shirt, etc) so weather (heavy rain or just generally cold/snowy) affects my choice much more now..
I wish I lived somewhere that was a steady 23 degrees year-round. ;-)
Trucks are easily the most dangerous threat for cyclists in a city (more than cabs I would argue).
When they turn right, they often can't see what is next to them, and they are deceptive because they appear to be going straight but then suddenly veer right, and can easily knock an unsuspecting cyclist down under their back wheels.
If you are a cyclist you should _never_ be next to a truck while crossing an intersection. Even if they are slow off the line, always follow behind, it's just not worth it to try to pass them..
When I was working for a startup I could show up sweaty and grimy (or looking like a Mad Max extra in the winter).
Now I'm in a management position in a larger company, so while I still cycle to work as much as I can, I usually have to bring a change of clothes with me (dress shoes, shirt, etc) so weather (heavy rain or just generally cold/snowy) affects my choice much more now..
I wish I lived somewhere that was a steady 23 degrees year-round. ;-)