Oh yeah and my commute...the last half mile on the 2 lane (1 each way) 55mph stretch was interesting. I turned onto it behind a medium sized 2-axle flatbed truck. As the driver sped up to 55 the 20mph headwind got the best of her load securing skills and her load of empty boxes and pallets fell into the road. I stopped and helped clear the road...I think my high-vis vest was helpful there for stopping traffic.

After we had moved all the stuff out of the road I continued on my way. About 500 feet down the road an 18 wheeler got behind me and couldn't pass due to oncoming traffic. I was working hard into the headwind but only doing about 12mph on my hybrid. He laid on his horn several times. I gave him some friendly waves, all the while thinking I've gotta get that road bike I'm dreaming about so I can tuck down into the wind.