Seasons cycling

In Phoenix, every season has its pros and cons for bike-commuting. Spring days are long and mild, but they’re also windy and full of pollen. A summer mid-afternoon ride home may test one’s mettle, but choosing gear is simple: no extra clothes, no bike lights, just lots of water. Autumn is like a windless and pollen-less spring, but both the season and its afternoons end too soon. And winter can be finger-numbing cold—as it was earlier this week—but it makes me appreciate summer.