I just put $55 into my gas tank and vowed to start riding to work a couple days a week. One of the "joys" of driving to work is savoring my coffee in the car. Does anyone carry coffee on a bike?

Sigh. Was getting bike ready for my first commute. Topped of the tires, and wouldn't you know the rear stem came apart when I disengaged the pump. I'm afraid this is an omen. I have decided to go to bed instead of changing tires at midnight.

Yikes! The weatherman just said it would be 10 degrees colder tomorrow than today. On the other hand, I think I'm more likely to make this work if the first couple of rides go well. I'll take a backpack into the office tomorrow with some clothes and stash it under my desk so I'm ready.