It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... for thermal underwear.

Seriously folks, thermal underwear makes all the difference. I've been sick and tired of my legs freezing while my upper body overheated during my morning commute, so late last night I swung by academy and picked up 2 pairs of the polyester stuff. I figured I'd go cheap, as I didn't want to spring for the silk ones if I wasn't gonna wear them. Well let me tell you, THIS SHIT IS DOPE! I woke up to brisk 34 degree temperatures, but I wouldn't have known it because I was toasty warm. This stuff is the difference between frozen legs/cranky Jason and a nice, comfortable commute. Take this word of advice to heart, as it's probably gonna be the best you'll get from me: If you wear underwear in the winter and ride a bike, make it thermals. You'll thank me. Plus chicks dig a guy in long underwear; it lets them know you're sensible, yet not vain enough to suit up in full team kit for your daily commute.

Also, trailers SUCK. Talk about a drag. I'm toting coffee to the BAC meeting tonight (courtesy of Juan Pelota Cafe) so I had to bring my Cannondale trailer downtown with me. The entire ride down I felt like I was slogging through mud, even though it's mostly a slight decline (north Austin to downtown). When I got downtown I dropped my trailer off and continued my commute. Talk about a world of difference! My bike never felt so light and zippy as it did right after I ditched that infernal thing. I guess trailers are a necessary evil, but hauling that thing made me really long for a Big Dummy or other SUB. Drew and Kris, I've got a grinder, an extension cord and some determination. Y'all better keep an eye on your shit.