I had to work (unexpectedly) late last night; didn't get to bed until 11:00 (way past my bedtime). I did prep the bike last night for riding. It was warm, humid and rained last night. Woke up at 4:00 am, wondered if it was worth getting up, but got up anyways. Had breakfast, showered, shaved, kissed the wife good-bye. She asked if I was riding and I said yes. She told me that it's suppose to rain and possible thunder showers today. So? I've got rain gear and I laugh in the face of danger (actually, it's more like a nervous chuckle).

Took off at 6:02. Temperature was 76°, humidity 89%, dark, so I had all my lights on, including my Down Low Glow (first time riding with it and it ROCKS! ). Nice easy ride to work. Passed a bike ninja riding a roadie with wire basket panniers and got passed by some ninja geezer on a hybrid. Total ride time was 47 minutes, averaging 12.7 mph. Not my fastest time, but I was in no hurry. Overall, a beautiful and pleasant ride.