Originally Posted by
noglider
This morning, it wasn't terribly windy, and if I had cycled to work, it might not have been as bad as some days have been, even though the temperature was lower. But I decided not to risk it. As you understand, being on a bike for 70 to 90 minutes gives me a chance to build up some real pain. Tomorrow, it gets milder, and as I've learned how to deal with my extremities better, I should do OK.
I might get off the bike path at 181st St and finish the ride on the streets, since the path is still so full of snow. The streets present their own challenges, though. Traffic is a bit heavy. It's also a little hillier, though not much.
The one thing missing from your commute?
Summer.