Last two days I set my route on fire! Today I hit 30.1 mph with a nice tail wind. Rocked the path at 23 for miles and miles - passing the cars on the roadway next to the path - thanks to a 20 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No such limits on the path.

Then, I got home from the usual 17 mile commute (each way), changed my clothes, and noticed my rear tire was flat. If you must flat, best place to fix it is at home! Lucky day!

Almost forgot. I blew through countless red lights downtown, one of which was right across an NOPD patrol car's path. There was tons of room for me and great sight lines, but it still freaked him out a bit. I was going 25 mph and flashed across his field of view. He just kept going on his way. I cranked it up to 27 and split traffic for three more lights just to be on the "safe" side.

I would not have done that except his car was in the absolute perfect blind spot. Soon as I committed to the crossing he came into view. Probably five car lengths between me and his patrol car bumper. He may have continued on his way because he was going too fast to make the turn behind me.

I'm gonna use a different route for a few days.