I have been doing the 5 for 5 for almost a year now. Just recently I slowed it down and drove a few days. Also, another trick is to have more than one bike too. I have been where I am ready to go, and the bike I have in my hand has a flat. No problem, I grabbed another one, and rolled out. In fact, even if nothing is wrong, out of the 5 days I am commuting, I at least ride 3 different bikes if not more.. I got 10 riding bikes, and love riding each one. The Litespeed is not for commuting..