It took all summer but I have officially commuted to work (during work hours)! I assume traffic was lighter than normal because of the holiday weekend - I'm not complaining. I packed all my stuff in a small bookbag which I have never done before. Lunch + breakfast (left without eating) + clothes + shoes + keys + blah blah blah = a bit heavier than I was expecting! Definitely made my start-ups much harder but it was manageable. Took me a perfect hour. Someone in a van chatted with me at a light. He was very pleasant. The majority of my ride is on trails but the times I was on the road I feel I was lucky to have many polite drivers who gave me space, etc... I am very greatful for that.

Looking forward to doing this throughout the fall and maybe the winter!