Dog boy, Are you in Madison?
I Was there in the 60s and 70s- pre bike paths. Sunrise on a still January morning can be Beautiful. Old Schwinn Varsity took me anywhere. Scarfs and handkerchiefs had to due. Big boots for the toes. SPent some time in Oregon too ( SMall town near Madison), @ a 7 mile cummute as I recall.
ENjoy .
JBS class of 70( almost) and 75 (finally)