For 15 years I worked about 5 miles from my house, out on a 2 lane road that was 55 mph
with little shoulder in the middle of VERY flat Nebraska.
Never thought of biking this due to the amount of commercial trucks that ran this route.

Then I moved to Nashville 2 years ago and got a hardtail MTB from my son.
When I got a job downtown, thought I'd give commuting a shot.
A little worried about the hills and heading toward my 60th BD and out of shape.

Not a long commute, just 6 miles each way, but that hill in the middle was a bear.
I'm getting better and stronger, but I think my mind is what has changed the most.
This morning part is my time; think about anything.

My route is fluid, a basic direction, but my side streets change constantly.
Not really the way most would approach it, but for me the journey is more important than the arrival.
If I had to ride for speed and shortest route, probably won't feel as good and would jump back in my truck for the trip in.

Don't ride to save the planet, save money, or to make any kind of statement. Just a selfish thing on my part to free my thoughts.