Great mornings for riding the fast bike, and I've even shifted to an hour earlier to take advantage of the longer days. New shifters, only Claris level but I can't fault the shifting and that's all that really matters to me. I've also been testing out my aero handlebar bag, perfecting the hook and brace arrangement. I think it's a keeper.

I'm seeing fewer than usual bikes which surprises me since this is the best time of the year for it as far as I'm concerned. Only one this morning, and he probably wasn't commuting. Maybe it's partly the earlier hour. but it seems like a drop-off even at the regular times.