Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1838:
I can't get over how easy this winter has been. The last week the highs have been in the 40s and 50s (F). Most mornings have been below freezing, but still 20+ degrees warmer than a typical February morning. The forecast looks like the trend will continue, at least for the next week or so.
This morning the temp was actually above freezing at 33ºF. I took the hybrid bike. Most of the ice is gone, and the little bit left is pretty easy to navigate around or across without too much trouble.
The other night I decided my chain on the hybrid was due for a lube, so I cleaned it good, then took it off and threw it in my pot of wax. While spinning the rear wheel I noticed it was rubbing hard against one of the brake pads. When moving the brake caliper manually I could feel them binding up, so I disassembled the brakes, gave them a good cleaning and lube, then reassembled and adjusted everything. They were still rubbing at one point in the rotation, so I did some wheel truing to fix that problem.
Saw a big flock of at least a dozen of wild turkeys. I wanted to stop and take a picture but traffic was too heavy so I opted not to risk it.
Shortly before he passed away 12 years ago, my father gave me an AirZound for my bicycle. I very rarely use it, but this morning a driver who nearly right hooked me deserved a honk.