I don't need my bike to commute per se, but I did run some errands before class today. Drivers in Albany have been nice to me lately. Coming back from class was a torrential downpour that I did not expect. It kinda sucked because I was dressed for a presentation in class. My nice corduroy jacket with the elbow patches is all soaked now.

My commuter also wears Araya Red Labels for the time being, with a nearly corncob gearset on the back. Lots more effort, but the extra tall ratios at the top now let me super-cruise through the flatter parts of Albany with minimal effort. Climbing the steeper hills is a challenge though...