Originally Posted by Bigdaddy021970

Most of the time I look forward to the ride. Only 8.5 miles and at a moderate pace I can make it in about 30-35 minutes. There are days when I just don't feel like it, but I push myself out the door anyway. Usually on these days I feel better after I start riding, and the motivation level comes back up.

Some days I just give in and start up the truck and drive in. I have to agree with CACyling in that on the days I drive, I usually see some other cyclist and wish that I had ridden also.

Current gas prices play a big part in my decision to ride nowadays.