Hi folks. I recently joined the list and thought I would submit my first post here. After weeks of riding in tons of snow today was clear. It was still 10 degrees F when I left home, but the sun is shining, the ice is melting, and in maybe another month the bike lanes will be clear of snow It was a real treat though to ride on bare pavement for a change and be able to spend a little more attention on the birds, the trees, the gorgeous (and snowless) clouds, rather than navigating sheets of ice. I'm glad I found this commuting forum - I've learned a great deal going through the threads - and I wish you all safe and smooth rides.