Okay, I've already broken one of my goals of 09, to spend more time in the saddle than online. But it's still 08 so here goes.

I couldn't resist posting this blog from Alaska as a motivator for you intrepid commuters. I will re-read this every time I think it's too cold to ride. Imagine repeated tube failures at -40 and then having to change those tubes in -40

http://dwb.adn.com/outdoors/story/46...-4599504c.html