Weather forecasts have improved recently. I pretty much trust them. I can look on Sunday night at the forecast and pick the days I'll ride my bike. Or just look a day ahead. Yesterday morning was unusually warm, and as I was getting dressed, I heard there were problems on many subway lines. (The subway is my other commuting mode.) Great day to ride, I said, so that's what I did.

Low temperatures and wind are deterrents, but this winter, I think I'll stay off the roads if there is slippery frozen stuff. My route is almost 14 miles, and I can't endure that much annoyance when I want to be at work on time.