Had a nice ride to work yesterday - sunny and pleasant.
For my ride home I usually miss the afternoon showers. They either end just before I leave work or start about the time I get home. Yesterday was completely different --- and fun.
The rain started about an hour before I left work and stopped about two hours after I got home. First ride in the rain in a while. The bike got a good bath, which it really needed.
I removed my fenders a few months ago because we have been in a drought. The water (warmed by the warm asphalt) spraying on my bare feet felt good (I was wearing my Lake cycling sandals). Not at all like water spraying on shoes and socks and making everything soggy and heavy.

I had my paycheck in my wallet and it was in my *water resistant* pannier. I thought my check would be safe with my wallet stuffed between my work shorts and t-shirt. When I got home I found that my wallet got pretty wet. My paycheck had a few damp spots but I had no problem cashing it later at the bank.

I'll give the bike a proper cleaning and lube this afternoon so I'll be ready for next week.