I'm gearing up to try my first ever commute! I've scoped out a route and it looks great, but there's one small pass I have to make a small pass through some trees that worries me. I'm going to go with some friends and clear the wood debris so I can pass through easier. I ran into a curb in the dark a couple weeks ago, so I just got my bike out the shop today!! I've added a stronger headlight to my gear and asked the shop to upgrade my grips to Ergon gp2. Loving the feel of them!