I have to say that the last couple of commutes, which have been on my hybrid instead of road bike, have been great. I go quite a bit slower; it takes me ~25 minutes instead of ~17, but it's such a different ride. The slower pace with the gear in panniers instead of in a backpack—I love it. (I also love commuting on the road bike.) That 8 extra minutes riding is nullified by the fact that I don't have to change clothes when I get to work.

The weather this time of year in Tucson is great. It's one of the two weeks per year when it's nice to commute to and from work. In a week or so, the morning temperature will be a bit chilly... for Tucson. I'll have to wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts. I feel for those that commute in the snow! I don't know if I could do that.