Quick update
I haven't been writing as much lately, but I hope to break that habit again soon. Because of this, I'll highlight some things, like I did last year, so they are hopefully not completely lost from the record:
- I've taken the bus only 5 days this winter, due to road conditions and route uncertainty. I trade off between my studded fixed gear and LHT, depending on how bare the roads are.
- I own seven or so merino wool shirts from Icebreaker. This is practically all I wear anymore, as I had planned last year. Hoping to continue this trend with more variety of wool shirts/clothing and further optimizing my casual wear for bicycling and physical activity.
- I am going to start a website/community/resource for those in my region who are interested in utility and recreational cycling. The goal is to get more people around here on bikes. Stay tuned, and if I haven't done it 6 months from now, please give me a kick.
- I moved out of my apartment and into a house in October. I'm renting it from a friend who moved to take a job; loving it so far.
- I have started lifting weights to even out my cyclist figure a bit.
- I'm working on improving all of my life habits. Going incredibly well so far; eating, sleeping, cleaning, work, etc.
- I replaced my fixie's DLumotec with an IQ Cyo R. Best headlight I've used to date, but I wouldn't mind a wider beam for corners. Still highly recommended for the price.
- I plan to switch to platform/spd hybrid pedals. Clipless is my favorite form of retention, but I hate having to always wear cycling shoes. On long rides, especially with my mysterious tendon issues, stiff shoes are nice, though.
- Probably missing something, but I'll conclude by saying I'm likely going to start riding with a mirror of some kind, probably helmet-mounted, to improve my safety and perhaps my vehicular cycling. I am more confident in my behavior when I can keep an eye on what's behind me.