A beautiful 12C/54F sunny warm morning. I haven't pulled the trigger on the bikepacking gear that I'm going to get so I had to deal with a backpack on my back which isn't so bad (except for the weight) during cooler temps but on days like today, my back was hot and sweaty. Next week, I plan to be riding my Kona Sutra road-style touring bike with panniers but for other purposes, my bikepacking gear will enable me to ride more comfortably with "baggage" on my KHS Tempe 29er (my winter and mountain bike).

The forecast is for rain this afternoon but even warmer, 26C/79F.