the snow and ice storm kept me off the bike for the remainder of last week so today was my first commute in a week. I had a weird pain in my right foot this morning but I decided that I was sick of not riding and the pain was minor enough (more like a discomfort than a pain really) to ride through it. I was really slow in the morning, and I'm really out of shape from only having two commuting days this month. still a pretty good ride in. somebody cleared and salted the CP Trolley Trail... really cool! I thought I was going to have to find another way around it.

the ride back was relatively slow and easy-going (as much as it can be) but still fun. stopped by the on-campus entrance to the Paint Branch to check out the conditions... all but a small section of it is still a solid block of snow and ice. definitely took it slow on the uphill section. good ride overall. it's good to be back!