The commute was fast this morning! The east wind that slowed my ride home yesterday was still blowing and this time was helping me out. The chilled air was invigorating as I maxed out the gears on the flat stretches. Even the hills were easier, with the wind like a gentle push in the middle of my back.

A lady with an off-leash dog was walking but the dog paid me no attention. the only other biker was lightlessly parked in the bike lane opposite me, just watching as I rode past.