Finally!! They ended construction on my main route (alternate route still under construction though:-(. So I'll be back in the saddle again. It just was not safe riding through the work zone, so I've been caging it since last fall....All due to a new Walmart - as if the world needs another Walmart. Sigh, I'll probably end up shopping in there on occasion though since it is on my route home.

The ride in was very pleasant. ~50F, nearly full moon helping light the way (5:30 departure time). My new Fuji Touring bike performed well - a little slower than the road bike, but now that I have a rack and panniers, no need to wear a backpack. No issues with bike, body, or traffic. Will stay late today so I can stop in at the local Bike to work week dinner tonight (hoping that will allow the 10-15 mph headwind to die down too)