i limit myself to 20 minutes from wakeup to out the door (s**t, shave and shower - thank goodness for regularity). to get that time, i have to spend time the night before getting everything ready.

part of the preparation i will load my panniers and backpack the night before, and also usually do a quick once over of the bike - so no surprises in the morning when i am out the door. depending on the weather forecast i will have my riding clothes arranged the night before so i don't waste any time thinking or finding what to wear.

a hot coffee in the thermos (1 cup coffee maker is setup at night), check for bus pass, meds and money, kiss the missus, pet the dogs, and good to go.