Cold. very, very cold. Woke up this morning to 19 American, with it feeling like 12 when I took the dogs for a walk (I spared the wife this one). When I left, it was still 19 but supposedly felt like 19. I don't normally ride when it is this cold out, but dang it I wanted to do it at least once! I bundled up. Glad I kept some of my old Coast Guard gear, because I sure used it! Doubled up on gloves and shirts and had toe covers on my shoes. The only thing I wish I thought about was some sort of wind pants. Sounds silly, but some chaps made for breaking wind would be all ya need. My thighs were the only part that felt cold. All in all, sure, I would do it again!



Also was the first time riding my Miyata. I love the rack I got (Iberia IB-RA4). The cheapie I had at home and had planned to use did not offer anywhere near enough heel clearance, and really I had a hard time fitting it on. This one has a ton of adjustment each and every way imaginable. I had inches of clearance, so I might bring my bags forward a little when I ride home. It has half step + granny gearing, which I am liking but I think it will take several rides to get used to. If I end up keeping this bike, I'll get some wider tires. Right now I have some 23s on, and I really missed my 32s once I got close to/in the city. But I had these hanging around, and they are really nice, plus this is my only current bike where the blue will work and not clash.