pretty cool out, and it was drizzly/misty off and on through my 12 mile commute. Got to try out some of the new gear I bought at the big REI sale this weekend - rack, bike shorts. The Bike shorts made the commute much more comfortable. I still have no Trunk or Panniers for the rack, so I just bungie'd my backpack to the rack. Unfortunately it was a bit shifty and even fell off once.

The uphill nature of my commute is becomming less of an issue, so I must be getting stronger. Can't wait to ride home!