Okay, Fellow Commuters:

It's well within comfortable riding temperature here today. True, we
have severe wind warnings that may blow over semi trailers and a
little rain in the forecast, but it's time to roll into work on two
wheels instead of four!
After looking at the icebike.org wedsite, I kind of feel like a wimp
for not getting out there sooner. No, I didn't pedal in today. I
have a reasonable plan, though, and a goal of riding in at least a
specific number of times this season. To achieve this goal, the plan
is to ride 4 out of 5 days each week. This allows 1 day each week to
run those errands after work that come up.

Why am I posting this? I need to keep myself accountable to stick
with the plan, and I would like to hear from others who have plans,
either initial plans for the season or proven plans that work.

If you're encouraged by these thoughts, along with the breeze in your
face and the extra energy you feel after a ride into work, I'd like
to hear from you. Sure, we challenge ourselves to do these things.
Habits take about three weeks to establish. The bicycle commuting
habit is a good one to have. To paraphrase the Penguin in Runners
World, the hard part isn't finishing; it's starting.

Best wishes to you.

Al