Good point about the stuff I would be carrying. Actually, I can plan ahead and have a change of clothes at work. We even have a refrigerator so lunch and a snack can be taken care of too. If it turns out to be a good ride I think it might be something to do 2 or 3 times a week in the future! If that is the case I'll figure out a way to mount stuff on my bike ... or maybe I could use this as a way to justify getting a second one!

(and if that is the case, would a MTB be okay - just swap out more appropriate tires? I've been craving to ride back in the woods/mud/etc....)