I just got hired for a new job and plan on commuting to and from work for the first time in over 25 years. The commute is about 8 1/2 miles with 840 feet of climbing to work and 700 feet of climbing from work. My start time will be 6:00 am and I will get off at 2:30 PM so while there will be trafic it will not be the heart of rush hour. My commute will be half two-lane roads and half four-ane roads with only about a mile of dedicated bike lanes.

I currently do recreation rides of ~120 miles a week. My bike is a "comfort-hybrid" but I will consider buying a different bike for the commute. I appreciate any advice you-all can provide to make my commute a possative experience.

Thanks
Mark