I've been out for a week on spring break so today was my first commute back. great weather... 59 degrees in the afternoon with light winds... I took a slightly faster alternate route in that I haven't taken in a long time, following the shoulder/bike lane of University Boulevard, one of the major arterials in town and a 45MPH road (50-60MPH avg. traffic speed)... probably won't do that route too much. but the road wasn't busy at all when I was on it today (I went in in the afternoon before rush hour since my night class was tonight) so the ride in was pleasant, fast, and hassle-free (until I got to the bike rack and realized that the keys to one of my locks had fallen apart... doh! oh well, it was one of four locks that I use normally, so it was cool)

the commute back was at night since I had my night class today. I also went back to my regular route. it was colder than it had been before, kinda made me with I had brought my jacket. but it wasn't too bad. the ride back was also fast, fun, and hassle-free.