The (ipod) hazards of winter riding

We recently received a reminder that yes, it is actually winter. A couple of inches of snow fell and I happened to be biking back from work at the tail end of it. It is really beautiful to ride in fresh snow even in the city.

 

I realized by the time I got home that the front pouch of my windbreaker had been unzipped. This is where I keep my iPod and miscellaneous accessories that allow me to adapt to conditions (sunglasses, extra gloves etc). Needless to say, I was thrilled I had the iPod in a case: looked scary, but the snow was safely on the outside!