wow, am I the only morning rider? I get into the office between 8:30-9am, so the days I do ride before work I'm on the bike between 6 and 6:15. It's really not that hard. I'm a confirmed night owl (and barfly), but a few nights of getting to bed by 10-10:30 and it's easy to get up early for that ride. Sets such a good tone for the day, too
edit: oh, and as far as daylight going bye-bye, that means lights and reflectors. This fall/winter will be my first at riding in the dark, too. Whee!