Well mission accomplished! I could tell it has been a few weeks since I last had a ride. It was slow going...a little chilly, but enjoyable. I have to futz around with my RD. Put some new wheels on the commuter and I think I am a little bit off, but not enough where I felt like stopping during the ride.
The only bummer was my work bike has a flat. Grrr. Thorn resistant tubes can be patched, right?