Had an incredible commute into work this morning. Up at 5:15, left the house at 5:45, drove to my departure point (I live 26 miles away from my work, so I split the commute...half car, half bike), and left my bike departure point at 6:10. It was a clear, crisp morning...first morning of the season here in SC that I wore my jacket...it was in the low 60s, so about 50 degrees as far as "skin feel" on the bike. I tried a new route today that allowed me to warm up for about 3 miles before hitting some pretty nasty hills that require a higher heart rate...I was much better prepared for them. The rest of the ride was pristine. G-d I love commuting by bike!!