After the recent mild spell I half-failed to account for today's conditions and made the mistake of wearing lightweight trousers instead of the heavier cotton combats I've come to appreciate in the cold.
A later departure and shorter route appealed for all the usual reasons; "enjoying" shonky cold eggs on dry toast as I unsuccessfully tried to juggle creation of breakfast and lunch whilst getting everything else together.
It looked a bit murky given the light coming through the window but when I got out I could see the sun trying to make it through the thick mist.
A very picturesque morning, although I had neither the time or gear to record any of it. Very cold thanks to the low air temp and lingering moisture; frost on everything and patchy ice on the untreated cycle paths.
I took it very steady and had no real scares although did feel the back kick out a little a couple of times on slow corners. This year marks the most I've ridden in such conditions and while it's been somewhat confidence-inspiring I've very conscious not to get complacent.
Got to work late to a bloody cold office; looks like it'll be home-time before I can feel my feet again. Very much looking forward to getting back down my warm, dark burrow and shutting the world out.
