Yes the days are getting shorter, I don't know why it seems so sudden, but it does. Today's ride in between 11 and 11:30Am wasn't too bad, home at 8PM mid 80's and very humid with a head wind. I used to be a runner and I can remember running at night and wishing it would rain, on the bike there is always a breeze and even when it's hot isn't too bad as long as I'm properly hydrated. I'm so glad to read about others rides, others who understand why I ride. Most of those who know me think I'm crazy to ride, especially after I got hit by a car last year but I love it. My wife makes me call her when I leave work and when I get too work. She offered to buy me a car if I gave it up but I don't care that much for cars, I sold my car when I started riding.