Las semester I rode a little over fourteen miles each way Mon-Fri and sometimes on the weekend. I was really tough for the first few weeks and then as I learned how to dress for the weather and pack a little lighter I began to enjoy it. Sometimes it would take me less than fifty minutes and sometimes it would take an hour and fifteen. I think that is the key. I just left early enough so that on days where I wanted to take my time I could. I also got a thudbuster seat pole. I only wish my bike was lighter. I know I have a lot in store because I haven't touched my bike since last semester.