I've had a few rougher than usual commutes these last few days. Necessary errands have forced me to add many miles to my commute (I do not have a car) and although my usual RT is 24, yesterday I logged 35 before I finally got home. This is my first winter commuting daily. In the darkest days of the year, with the bitter cold and dreariness of sunless days... how do you keep your morale up? What keeps you getting on that bike morning after morning? I'm proud to say that I've only gotten a ride 4 times since September 10th, but as we are heading into the the darkest and coldest part of the year now, and I need a serious morale booster. Does it get easier? Please share your coping strategies!