I rode to work for the first time this morning! Left my house at 7am, still a little dark out. The sunrise was really gorgeous. On Saturday, I sort of did a test run of the route I was planning on taking, so I knew that most of the ride was okay (I went all but the last two miles, had some stuff to do that wasn't downtown). I have to cross two bridges that are a pain but other than that it was really pleasant.

The worst thing that happened was getting stuck behind a semi truck when I got downtown or catching fumes from cars at stoplights. Not bad at all. And also not being able to find the entrance to the other parking garage at work where they keep the bike rack (it's in a separate garage where the executives park) - I ended up having to just drag my bike over a curb to get in there.

I also need to practice riding with my panniers full more. It throws my balance off just a little.

The ride was 9 miles and took me 46 minutes. I got a little sweaty but not so sweaty I need a full shower. I think I will keep a blow dryer at work though just in case.

It's supposed to rain the rest of the week so I don't know if I should try to ride in or not since I don't have any rain gear.