with the exception of possible studded tires, i think i have all the parts i need to make the Nature Boy my winter commuter. if it's like last year, i won't need the studs.

the ribbing related to being the only bike commuter at work continues. today i was wearing my Surly wool cap: "oh, isn't that nice, he got himself a little riding hat." as i'm not about to be the one to punch a 50+ year old nurse in the mouth, i responded with "how nice you feel so free and safe that you can share your opinion." all i got was a confused stare, but i felt better....