We didn't see any of the overnight rains this morning. So the commute had a bit of road spray, but no rain. Tomorrow promises a bit more rain on the ride home.


I'm noticing, now that I'm in my 2nd year of commuting, that the battle is more mental than physical. The actual ride is never very tough at all. But the preparation, expecting the worse from weather, dreading getting up so early, etc., are all really just in the head.


Flatting, on the other hand, is real and it's not fun. Best to be ready for it, and accept it as a part of bike riding.