Ride in this morning wasn't too bad. It was chilly when I left, but I was sweating like a madman by the time I rolled in (my helmet REALLy doesn't vent too well, I think. I seem to get the sweatiest in the head area). About four blocks from work, it started to rain (just a little), but otherwise pretty good. Seemed to get buzzed more than usual this morning. Maybe everyone was in a bad mood since it was overcast and "blah" out.

Oh, and here's another annoyance of mine, that was exhibited again this morning - other commuters who are in such an all-fire hurry to get to work (why??) that they blow lights and are rude and inconsiderate to OTHER CYCLISTS.

For example - every morning, I am southbound on Elston, and make a left turn onto Milwaukee. There is a stoplight there. I wait my turn at the light, and then turn left at the green. Almost EVERY MORNING. I have to swerve out of the way and allow another cyclist, southeast-bound on Milwaukee, who is blowing through the red light. And it's generally someone on a pretty well outfitted commuter bike (bags, blinkies, etc), so it's not like it's someone who is just out for a tourist ride and doesn't know any better.

I guess it just goes to show you - cyclist, blader, or cager, you are just as likely to be a selfish jerk