Back in the saddle this morning after a long layoff for me, 4 days. We had miserable weather over the weekend, with cold rain and snow, then black ice in the mornings and very cold temperatures. Yesterday it started raining lightly just as I was getting ready for work and, with the temperature about 27, I didn't think it was worth the risk to ride my bike. Good call as there were a bunch of traffic accidents during morning rush hour.

It rained overnight, so the roads were still wet this morning and a light fog was developing. Temperatures were relatively mild (high 30s F) compared to recent lows, so I was comfortable, but my glasses kept fogging up at every traffic light. Speaking of lights, I got nabbed by every freakin' long red light on my route, which must have added at least 5 extra minutes to my commute time. At least it wasn't that cold waiting at all the lights.

After I left this morning, I had a nagging feeling I was forgetting something. About 1/4 mile from my house, I realized what it was -- my helmet. I never ride without my helmet, but I had put on my fleece cap while first putting on my gear and that made me forget about my helmet. Doh! Turned around and went back to get it, so that further slowed down my commute. One of those days.