Some back issues have had me down for the last few weeks so I've not been cycling like I would like. That includes commuting.
FWIW, I live 4.5 miles from work which IMHO is too short of a distance to ride. So, I have an extended route that gives me 16.5 in the morning and 17.2 in the afternoon due to traffic avoidance.
16.5 miles this morning at a 17.1 MPH average through the hilly N.E Tennessee countryside. I passed by the Mullican Flooring right before shift change so there were a few cars passing me on some back roads. Beautiful day with a not so sore back.
This afternoon will be another hot one. Hopefully less issues than yesterday. I had either a distracted driver or a**hole cross the centerline and come right at me. There were some other instances where motorists were less than pleasant.