My route is 14.8 miles each way. A hill at the beginning. Mostly flat. Small town, rural roads to start then a little busier as I get closer to work. About 200ft of climb coming home. 50 minutes going downhill in the morning; 55 minutes going back.

I use several bikes to commute depending on weather or the season. Now, I'm riding a fendered Surly LHT with a ITM Selego trekking bar, two Dinottes, B&M Cyo, and two Monkeylectric lights. I use a framebag for tools and backrack with a bag for clothes and whatnot.

Drivers are mostly okay in the morning. Worse in the evening. I'm lucky I work on a military base, so I have safe bike parking in my building and showers readily available. Boss is a big fitness guy so he's encouraging me to continue commuting.

I've been doing this since 2007. Won't be changing jobs or location, so I intend to keep doing this.

FrankTheCrank