Back in the saddle! First commute since January. Warm weather and some rain finally cleared the MUP off enough that it wasn't a slog. I did some recon on Saturday, and declared it fit for commuting.

Temps this morning were in the mid 20sF. Snowing steadily but we're not supposed to get any big accumulation. Should be all melted away again tomorrow. Hopefully spring comes early this year.

Someone rode all the way in to Burlington from my neighborhood (~6 miles), but this person was on skinny tires and having a lot of trouble, it seemed. The tracks were wobbly and unsure. Clearly the front tire let go a few times on some ice. I saw evidence of at least 2 falls, or near-falls. And the rider dismounted and walked in several areas. I admire the person's enthusiasm, but studs were required!