I rode my hard shell bike this morning, partly for the rainstorm and partly because a co-worker visiting from the west coast asked about it, which reminded me I hadn't ridden it in months. It is a startlingly different ride, feeling no wind at all unless I sit up and up to heavy rain doesn't really affect me physically. The hodgepodge drive train is no joy to shift and the wide tires are only decent for rougher road, but I'd forgotten how deceptively fast it feels when I get up to speed.

Lonely ride, with no one out but me and the deer.