Originally Posted by
clawhammer72
I always want to ride. I've missed 5 days since August, and I wished I rode each of those days. My commutes only 3 miles and mostly pleasant. Maybe that makes it easier to stay motivated. When I don't ride, I need to bum a ride from my wife. She's more ok with that than I am.
I see a lot of people that like the longer commutes, but I think your distance is perfect. Faster than a car, but not so far that you get tired out. Just simply a commute! That is as opposed to a workout, etc.
Mine is 4.3 and rather nice. However, I often try and get home before getting to hot, but never seem to make it. I get to the garage and once I stop to get off and open the door I'm done - sweat comes rolling in.