^ Nice catch on the ice [MENTION=247277]jrickards[/MENTION] . The studs are proving to be useful, I see.

Should be a good day today. Warmer at ~37F going up to 46F or so. I heard some extra chatter by the rear derailleur with the chain. I checked after getting across the bridge and found that the cable and crimp end were rubbing on the chain. So just bent it back to a reasonable position. Disaster averted. This will be my last ride for this year. I have next week off and will be spending Christmas with my parents.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my fellow cyclecommuting geeks!