You sure? 37 @ 7:45 was what the radio said (can't swear to the location, but I recall it being relatively nearby -- Vienna perhaps?), and my thermometer agreed. I admit I am a bit further west ;-)

Hmmm -- could it have been time of day? It might have been a little light, but overall I'd have said pretty normal for a Friday, and the rack at work was about average- full.

Anyway -- I overdressed for the weather, as I got nervous - every said it was cold, and I believed it. Probably should have skipped the long sleeve base layer under my wind layer, and stuck to short sleeves. I also should have skipped the wool socks, as my calves were sweaty by the time I got to work. My feet were nice and warm, though I think I might need larger shoes to get maximum benefit from the socks. Or maybe I just need some windproof booties.

Tried something a bit different today -- I drove a little further (I know, I know -- the wrong thing) to avoid having to climb the slippery, leaf covered hill tonight. It was a wash as to time this morning -- any gains from extra speed were easily erased by traffic on Chain Bridge Rd. OTOH, my cycling average speed definitely gained (13.9 MPH). I don't think I'd make a habit of this, but it is probably a good option in bad weather. That hill is a killer. I had to walk up much of it on Wednesday because my rear tire lost traction as I spun up, which brought me to a stop. I think I need to reconsider using the Custis Trail and W&OD for the ride home.