Ya, I personally love autumn commuting - it's fun to bike in the cooler weather during the morning then have warmer weather on the way home - best of both worlds! However, I do feel your pain my back pack feels like it gets consistently heavier and as soon as it starts to get a bit dark the drivers in Boston lose their minds! To keep things fresh I try to take several different ways to work including the scenic route...it may take a bit longer but helps change up the routine