Ever have one of those commutes where you wonder where the traffic went? Well, today was one of those days. Wierd, the lack of traffic.

Overall, the 20 mile trek on the Trek 520 was pretty much the same as always -- excellent, fun and rewarding. I did have a bit of a close call with the classic cut-off-the-bike-lane-while-turning-right maneuver. The guy never saw me, and I have a strobe light in the front, a jacket that radiates energy and colorful helmet. And he had passed me just seconds before!!!

Nevertheless, the sixth sense we bike-commuters develop kicked in. I saw an infinitesimal twitch of the front wheels and I kicked in the brakes in plenty of time.

Arrived safe and sound. I dropped a few more pounds, to 218 (was 228 a couple weeks ago).