Originally Posted by
wphamilton
I think sixtyfiver nailed it with that. It really is more about the time than the distance, and 45 minutes seems right on the money as the limit.
An hour to an hour and a quarter of riding time each way is my sweet spot, unless it is really cold. Of course, you have to add time to get dressed, undressed, shower and bike maintenance to the equation. My ride is my workout, and 45 minutes each way leaves me wanting more. On a really nice day, I might extend my ride home up to two hours if I have the time.