Panera to Panera Ride - 4 riders x 45 miles

We have fallen into a winter routine of riding from Panera Bread in Wilmette to Panera Bread in Lake Bluff. On today's ride, a member of the group who shall remain unidentified suggested that the Skokie Valley Trail was clear of ice in all but a couple of spots. However, once we started on the bike path, it was not long until we hit our first patch of frost sticking to the asphalt. After having to slow down for patches of frost a dozen times, it was wisely suggested that we exit the bike path. From there on out it was a nice ride. And everyone remained upright on their bikes.