The final confirmation that fall is here was evident today: I had a headwind coming home. From about April or May until about now (apparently!) there is a "sea breeze" in the bay area that kicks up around 1pm and comes from the north. It's so consistent you could consider it a trade wind. Since I work 20 miles north of where I live, this tailwind pushes me home and makes the 20 miles bearable (and fast!!! ) . Usually in the morning there's no wind though there were a few good tailwinds this summer (south-to-north) as well on the way in to work.

Well, the tide has turned, so to speak. Now there will be lots of headwinds on the way home. For this, I'll need to cut back to the "fall schedule" full time now ... 13 miles each way, with rides for the remainder.

Oh well.

Also, it was quite dark when I got home.

Time to start looking for fenders.