My post from yesterday apparently got lost in the interwebs. The weather has turned much colder in NC this week, with lows near freezing and highs near 50 F, but I'm sure that's balmy compared to up north. I actually prefer commuting in weather like this because it's easier to dress for than days when it warms up to 70+ in the afternoons. It's cold enough now to wear most of the same gear in morning and afternoon.

I've been trying out a new light (L&M Urban 500) that arrived over the weekend. I'm really impressed with its light output and ease of use and installation, but the battery run times have been very disappointing so far. I need to contact the manufacturer to see if something isn't right because my battery is lasting only about half as long as it's supposed to -- which is not good for commuting. Fortunately I've also been carrying a backup light on my helmet.