The year was good, although short, as I started it quite late.

The Good:

My route is great. Not much traffic, some hills, and decent downhills. Varied wind behavior, and easy on the eyes. Also the good feeling I get from riding.

The bad:

My old helmet is falling apart, and I lost my glasses case with the other lenses in it. I am getting a new helmet for xmas, so I have stopped commuting for a few days until then.. I just wish my old one held up a bit longer.

The ugly:

I started commuting without paying much attention to the condition of the bike. After reading BF, I know much more about what exactly I'm doing out there now. Needless to say, the first time I tried to fix a flat, I discovered that my chain was anything but clean. I had THICK black grease all over my hands by the time I was done, and I didn't want to touch my bike after that.. I have yellow and black handlebar tape But I've learned quite a bit, and now I have fewer problems.