short version:
theres this kid that i often see on my ride to work. he only lives 5 or so miles from work he does this crazy 30 mile loop before he goes to work. guess he loves riding. try the ride and if you like it do it. if not, figure out plan B.


long version:

so the longer version of the story is he use to live maybe 10 or so miles from work but took the bus. during a bus strike he got on the bike and found he enjoyed it and has been riding ever since. not sure what the deal with the loop is, but if it was me i would take the 5 mile commute and be happy.
my 13 miles one way isnt so bad though its all uphill going home. 40 min to work, a bit longer coming home. i hated it for the first week or so but now the miles fly by and i sort of day dream through the ride. i love it. with traffic and stop lights i only lose 10-15 min VS driving. previously i worked 25 miles away but took the train for 20 of it.