Wet, mild sixty with rain.

First real test of the rain cover I bought for my backpack, worked well.

Held back a few extra minutes trying to time the opening of the gateso I wouldn't have to wait. Gates were open when I arrived.

Only saw a few other cyclists, wet and cold keeps them in a cage (fine by me).

Rolling down fifth avenue I was coming up to one of the many manhole covers and noticed the water pooled in it was gray with some steam rising. Rather than make a quick course correction I passed over it. When the water splashed my thin cross trainers it was hot! Any hotter and it would likely have scolded my foot. I'm going to have to add that to my long list of things to be wary of when riding in manhattan.