Ride home was ~ 90F. Took a new route which brought my commute from 7.33 to 10.69 miles.
For the first time since I started riding again I showed an overall average speed of > 13 miles per hour (13.3 to be more precise) which made me happy.
I've determined the Long Haul Trucker is a LOT more comfortable for me to ride than the Trek 520 it's replacing.

I think the LHT is longer from the seat to the bars. It still requires an arched back, but I don't feel nearly as cramped. I'm 18 miles in on the new bike, and so far I love it.