Hey all-

Thinking about commuting again and wondering how great of a workout commuting can be. I have a Trek 7.3 FX and usually haul about 10-12 lbs worth of stuff either on my rack or in a backpack. My work is about 9 miles away, my commute is relatively flat (one way more downhill, other is obviously more uphill), it takes me about 35-40 minutes each way, and I average about 12-18 mph depending which way I'm going.

So... how good of a workout do you think I'm getting? Have you found commuting to be a good workout?

I'm 5'8 and 150 lbs and am no mean in bad shape. I would like to drop about 10 lbs but mostly tone up. In addition to this commute 4 times a week, I plan to lift weights at night at least 3 times, as well as mountain bike about an hour and a half on both Saturday and Sunday.

So what do you think? How have you done? What works for you? I'm sure others would like to hear any success stories you may have as well.

Thanks!