First commute ever! Rode the 14 odd miles from my home into downtown Seattle. Got kinda lost several times, but with the help of a passing runner and another fellow bike commuter (who offered to let me follow him into town) I was back on track. I made pretty good time despite getting lost...don't always trust Google maps. Things were mostly downhill and the weather wasn't bad either, so I ended up not having to shower when I got to work. Then I rode the bus part of the way back home after work, planning to ride the rest of the way...which I did, but let's just say the ride home had me cursing under my breath and wishing I had built my bike with a compact double (I didn't have to get off and walk though). My legs feel like jello now, but I can see myself getting used to this.