Originally Posted by
MMACH 5
My office is just over 26 miles from home, so my roundtrip is almost 53 miles. My ride is right at 2 hours, each way so I get asked how I deal with such a long commute. It's more a mental thing than a physical one (fitness does play a significant roll, but it kind of takes care of itself). You need a mindset that is dialed into the task at hand. If you're in a hurry or anxious about it, you'll be miserable and probably not do it often.
I agree. I used to be an impatient car driver. Commuting by bike has brought out the Zen in me. I watch idiots in cars race ahead to get to the next red light, and just laugh to myself. My biking has made me a better driver. I am no longer in a rush and am very mindful when driving.