I intentionally moved closer to work so I could avoid hour long commutes. I spend enough time on work related activities without spending another 2 hours getting there and back. My winter rides are 35 to 45 minutes, summer are often under 25.

I still have a gym membership and I still run some as well. I find a variety of exercise to be preferable to just one so while I highly value the exercise I get from cycling I wouldn't find 2 hours worth of riding 4 or 5 times a week to be worth it for me personally. When training for a race I do add on to my commute but just once or twice a week.

There have been times in my life when a peaceful hour long ride would have been fine and I could foresee that being desirable again later in life, - once the kids have moved out and I live in a low-maintenance house.