Rode to my wife's work with her on her commute - trying out my "improvements" to my mtb.

Wow. Fast. From 2.1 knobbies to 1.25 panaracer slicks. I'd bought a new pump with a gauge to find out what pressure we were running at - 35 psi which was what was considered hard. The new tires are at 70psi. I have to get used to how easy this thing turns. Also going to have to go up on the chain ring. Kinda hard - another reason not to ride on sidewalks (ride onto one to enter the mall instead of going to where the cars enter) Bounces... Oh, and I also put on my freddy fenders and my new Brooks....

I was feeling the tire pressures on my hands more than my butt. I guess that is a good sign, although I might need to get some cycling gloves now. Oh, and I was also wearing sandals. Nice and warm. 11C/52F :-)