back on the horse
First ride of the year for 2007, after a month off for holidays, winter storms and a nasty flu bug. Also the first ride with two christmas gifts: new gloves and goggles. Both worked great, warm hands and fingers, no eye tearing up and very little fogging (mostly my own fault). The goggles worked pretty well with the bike helmet, sitting a little low, but not uncomfortably so. They could be a bit smaller and still cover my glasses, but it was sure nice to see well and not worry about the cold wind making my eyes water.
It was a fairly good day for a ride; 25°, slushy snow on the edges of the street but not icy. Studs would probably have felt more secure, as the slicks were a little slippery starting out, but no slides or falls. The fenders worked great, they just need a front mudflap to keep the slop off of the BB and drivetrain. I wish i had a camera with me to show the giant pile of snow on the BB, it must have been 3 pounds worth.