Welcome to the forum and the world of bicycle commuting. It's good to hear you are enjoying the experience.

I am kind of a newb on the forum too and you are right, this is a great place and I have learned a lot here from just reading the posts. Even though I am kinda new to this forum I have been bike commuting and riding for over 30 years off and on. Unlike yourself my current ride to work is less than 3 miles. It only takes me 10-15 mins to get there depending on traffic and lights but I ride my bike everywhere else too since I don't have a car and hate public transit. I have been car free now for several years.

Best of luck out there on the road and ride safe!