Rudi, I have one of those stick-on glass screen protectors, too. It has several cracks which are unobtrusive. I want to believe my screen is intact, and you've increased my faith. I don't want to peel it to find out.

Last night's commute was my first in the dark. It was ... dark. I hope my eyes adjust to the extra need to process the information coming in. The cyclists and pedestrians in the oncoming direction were hard to judge. One jogger was wearing a tail light and a headlight, and I liked that.

This morning's ride was strong! I'm almost worried -- but not really -- that my friends won't be able to keep up with me any more. My new tights are HOT, but I hope that ceases to be a problem as temperatures drop. I was cool from the waist up.