Sounds like a major expedition at the beginning!
What is it with tosser cage drivers. They just have no idea how hard it is to ride in certain conditions.

I went down the motorway a couple of Fridays ago in freezing fog. I sat in the slow lane at ~60 whilst idiots BMW & Audi drivers went past me as though I was standing still. Idiots!
Yet another glowing endorsement for Essential Rubber.
Did you go on a little rideout after or just head home?