well, first commute since Friday as Monday and Tuesday i had errands to do after work where i had limited time -- bought a new snowboard and the store closes at 7pm so i took the train so i could stay at work until 6pm as the train goes right there and the shop is all the way across town (just over 1hr by bike)

anyway, today was -7C and clear blue skies with minimal wind. the paths are solidly packed ice covered with gravel with snowbanks to the side - last real snowfall about 8 days ago. roads are totally clear as they are salted. (i ride about 4km on paths along the river, and 7km on roads). nice commute, no problems, traction was good. i saw fewer cyclists today maybe b/c i rode in a little later (9-9:30am).

i underestimated the temps and started out without my windjacket (short jersey, long jersey plus windproof jersey) and stopped after about 7 minutes and put it on - then was sweating a little at the end...

man i enjoyed riding again after just a few days off the bike!