How was the commute today, you ask? Amazing, that's how it was. Truly a fine ride.

I left the house about 6:45 and it was pretty brisk for Sacramento: 36F/2C. I broke out the toewarmers and skullcap for the first time this season and I needed them both. I headed down to Freeport and said to myself that if I can make it to the drawbridge by 7:10, I'll head back up to downtown on the Yolo Co. side of the river. I made all the lights on Freeport Blvd. and was at the bridge by 7:06, so I had a Go for Yolo. By this time it was getting bright enough to turn off my light and I fell into a good rhythm. I was passed by maybe a half dozen cars on the River Road and every one left me more than enough room. I four turkeys standing in some weeds along the side of the road, Thanksgiving survivors.

Up into W. Sac. where the traffic and sprawl continues at ever increasing pace, but again, no troubles with the motoring commuters. I was feeling tired but still in my rhythm as passed a pair of fellow bike commuters.

Over the Tower Bridge and down Capitol Mall when I realized that I'd not put a foot down since closing the gate of my driveway. I had one trackstand go wobbly but was saved when the light went green at just the last second. Pulled into the garage at 7:50.

The numbers: 19.69 miles in 1:05:57 = 17.8 mph avg with a max of 23.5 mph. Not too shabby for this time of year and for riding the fixie.