I think it was about 3C colder at home than it was at my destination. Weather site said -1C which seemed right for the 2nd half of the ride. A few km from the university I felt the need to show off to another cyclist I encountered at a light, by accelerating very quickly away from them. Thinking it would be embarrassing if they caught up with me, I kept on mashing the rest of the way . I've been averaging about 26kph on my morning rides lately. I haven't been resetting my trip meter before the ride home, but those are usually slower due to the wind.

Yesterday I stopped by the LBS on the way home and picked up a new rear rack, the new dual rail Bontrager Backrack Deluxe. I rode home with it strapped upside down to my trunk bag. It was a very easy install, but the j-tube for my rear v-brake contacts the rack while braking. Now that I have a spare rack to put on my Defy 2, I might bring it out of the basement for a few more rides before the snow arrives.