I know I can complain to myself about waking up early in the morning to cycle into the bakery, but mainly it’s the ‘early in the morning’ part.

Today was a particularly beautiful December morning. My paper was waiting on the front step, the grass was tinged with frost, and my bicycle was ready to go right out the door. As I rode North it amused me to see everyone dashing to their cars from their homes as to not get cold. Then the process of defrosting and furiously scraping the windshield and windows began. Scraping furiously because these people are not dressed for this crisp beautiful morning but instead for the warmth of their cars/homes/workplaces.

Bicycle = no scraping!

Not needing to defrost or scrape makes me appreciate my bicycle more than ever.

When I got to the grocery store this morning I saw one of my favorite security guards partnered with somebody that doesn’t see the beauty in this morning. He told me this was not ideal bicycling weather. I informed him all you really need are gloves, a windbreaker, and something to keep your face warm (something I always forget). Of course, if it is really cold there would be a need for long johns or some polypropylene but it’s not really all that cold outside today. Just crisp.

This could be described as not ideal cycling weather.

By the way, I love my God and Famous windbreaker. It really makes all the difference.

Cycling in the cold makes me feel like a child. I come in from the cold with rosy cheeks and want some hot chocolate and maybe a cookie for not getting into my car.

It might even snow this week. That will definitely deserve a cookie.