Yesterday was my first commute after 2 weeks vacation traveling thru CO, NM, AZ & CA visiting friends/family & getting in as many rides as possible. Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Tucson, San Diego, Pasadena & Sacramento all have great cycling & I felt at least 2 MPH faster (something to do with not having to go into work the next day??) Enjoyed chatting with other riders along the way, especially in & around Tucson. I was the guy on the red Motobecane Grand Jubile with the big smile on my face. Seems Washington had wet & windy weather while I was gone but it turned sunny beginning yesterday. Planning some alternate routes for the remainder of the week's commute just to get in a few more miles. Don