Got to try out all the winter riding gear I got for Christmas for the first time yesterday. My Triflex tights were definitely an improvement over the Under Armor I had been wearing. The wind panels kept my thighs nice and warm, but they're kind of rigid so I kept sliding off the seat. The Wombat gloves kept my hands toasty, and the balaclava kept my forehead and ears warm, which made me comfortable all over.

It was sunny and in the 40's and a beautiful day to be riding on the water. Saw lots of people out walking and two other cyclists. Didn't seem to be any "resolutioners" out there, everyone I saw looked like this was just their normal routine. A great 10.5mi ride, a bit slower than my normal speed on that route, but not bad. It just felt good to be back out there, my first outdoor ride since the end of October.