Just made what will essentially be my commute for the first time!
Today I rode ~13 miles to a store where I usually hang out with my friends. It took me about an hour, which wasn't bad at all (damn hilly terrain slowing me down). Since my job is only about 2 miles further than that, I now know what it'll be like to commute to it. Over the summer I"m planning on trying to ride to work once a week (I normally need a car for my job, so I really can't go much more often than that). Back at home now, I feel great and after a short shower I can't believe I rode 26 miles in a day. Having a road bike makes things so much easier...