Consecutive bicycle work commute number 2173:

Yesterday my wife reminded me that it was my 9.5 year anniversary since the last time I've driven a car to work. It's funny how I hardly think about it anymore. If I didn't have my spreadsheet to track it for me, I wouldn't have any idea on how many consecutive days it's been. Riding my bike to work is so much a part of my normal routine that my wife has to keep track of my riding milestones. Although if and when I hit my 10 year anniversary I'll probably remember that one. I'll probably even bring doughnuts to work that morning to celebrate.

This morning was cooler, in the low 60s, although the humidity was very high. The last month or so has been really steamy and gross. I saw a news article that said we're setting some sort of humidity record. I arrive at work and home very drenched with sweat as the air is so saturated the perspiration can't evaporate. I just keep reminding myself that this is the weather I long for in the middle of February.

I took the road bike as usual. The wind was still and once I got warmed up the temp was pleasant, so I tacked on about three miles extra by riding down the MUP the wrong way before turning around and heading to work.