Forgive me my fellow commuters for it has been nearly 3 weeks since my last bike commute.

It was -16C (3F) this ride in today and I felt great for riding in. However, there were some issues. In preparing my 2nd bike for winter use, I didn't complete the installation of my front fender and it rubbed the whole way. I installed knobby tires for additional traction and then lowered the tire pressure for an even wider footprint. However, the pressure was way too low and I bounced like a kangaroo the whole way in. I also lowered the seat so that it would be easier for me to put my feet down should the bike slip out from under me but it was too low and my legs were aching the whole way. At lunch break, I'll fix all of that. I guess I got my penance for not commuting for such a long time.

There was some snow over the last few days, maybe about 10cm (4") in total but the streets and sidewalks were plowed so I rode on the sidewalks for the most part (it was 6:30am, no one else was out so I didn't interfere with anyone on the sidewalks).

Lowest low forecast for the rest of the week is -5C, highest high is +1C with a possible 5cm (2") snow through the week, should be good commuting this week.