Welcome back, commuters. My first commute since last Tuesday, but I rode from home almost every day over the holidays. The weather here has been unseasonably mild and dry, so it's been perfect for cycling. It's a good thing because I needed to burn some calories to make up for all the food I ate. I am starting a new Thanksgiving tradition -- going for a 30-miler around the neighborhood after preparing the turkey and putting it in the oven. Makes for a much more pleasant day when I don't have to worry about eating too much, although I came pretty close.