Must be lurker Friday!

I've actually been lurking around the forum for a couple of months now. I tried to join before, but I think there was a problem registering.

I've been commuting since April at least twice a week and sometimes four. I've been taking classes after work and had no desire to ride with a back pack full of books. Today's commute was not very fun I must say. Rain, coupled with wind out of the East made my commute slow. We had a rain snow mix in the early morning hours so things were a bit slick. Had to climb a few snowbanks to access the sidewalk because "cagers" were blocking the Cambridge bike lane. On the bright side, it was nearly 40 degrees, I arrived at work 95% dry, on time and undamaged. My commute is from Boston (Brighton) to Cambrige (Kendall SQ.) so it's mostly Comm. Ave and car doors and College Students.