Flat tire + broken spoke discovered before leaving, compounded with an additional set of semi-planned delays meant that I left an hour late. I took a different route because Central Park would have had cars in it by then. The funny thing is that the traffic volume was radically different (boo!) an hour later, but, people were nicer. It's probably that they felt pity for me riding in the rain today.

Anyhow, despite my mechanical troubles and the rain, it was one of the most pleasant commutes I've yet had. I guess I was mostly happy to be riding the bike and not the subway. Gotta get that spoke fixed, though, before I ruin the wheel.