1. How many times per week do you ride into/from work?
My bike commute is about 18 miles each way and I do it 3 times a week.

2. Were you a recreational rider before you started commuting?
I started commuting about 2.5 years ago. I had not been on a bicycle for a real long time.

3. How long did it take you to complete the entire distance under your own power?
My first commute took 2 hours to get to work and 2.5 hours to get home. I then decided to divide and conquer. I drove part way and worked up from 7.5 miles each way to 12 and then to the full distance. It now takes me about 75 minutes each way. Unfortunately, I have lots of traffic lights and stop signs to contend with.

4. After your trial and error period, what ended up being your equipment?
I rode a borrowed mountain bike for about a year. I then bought a hybrid bike and ride it all the time now. I carry a handlebar bag with wallet, keys and cell. I also have a small soft sided cooler that I carry on a rear rack. I carry a lock and chain, spare tube, pump, tools and some clothes in the cooler. I also carry plenty of water. I carry work clothes back and forth on the off days when I drive in.