My shop is 1.8 km from my home and the bike co-op is 10 km... I routinely ride as much as 40 km a day and the long bike is great over these distances.

I even take it through the river valley where I can expect to encounter 12% grades and have no issues climbing up and out without needing to use the granny unless I am loaded up.

The physics of a long wheelbase are very interesting as the bike rides like a much lighter machine, it takes a little more to get rolling but because one's weight is centered the rear wheel spins up fairly fast, the handling is ridiculously stable under load and it descends at frightening speeds while handling like it's on rails.

And the ride quality is amazing.

I use the bike for all my shop related errands and shopping as well... yesterday I was hauling a bench grinder, a new vice, and a ton of parts and tools.

I figure I could tour on this bike as well and am going to try taking it camping next summer as it will carry everything and more.