So, the family has invested in a few bikes for mostly recreation. However, I've decided to try some bicycle commuting this summer. I work about 30 miles from home across the Chesapeake Bay in VA. So, I'll have to take a bus to cover that span and then ride to/from the bus stop on both ends. My concern is that it looks like the only bicycle racks the busses have are located on the front of the bus. I'm a little nervous of my nice and shiny new bicycle acting as a bumper on a bus traveling 60+ MPH. Does anyone else do this and if so, what's the chance of my nice and shiny new bicycle getting beat up by road debris.

My initial thinking is that I'd be better served to spend $100 on a decent CL find and use that instead. Saving the new bike for family rides and local grocery getter type stuff.