Today was my first ride ever in a merino wool base layer. OMG, that stuff is made of magic pixie dust. I love it!! Perfect comfort, great temperature and sweat management, and zero stink, just like I had read (but doubted was truly possible). They must get merino wool from magical flying unicorns, that stuff is truly unbelievable.

On a more serious note, I'm wishing good luck for my east coast bicycling friends next week... that Frankenstorm looks serious. Don't be afraid to take a day or two off - that storm sounds like a freak occurrence and possible danger. Be safe out there!