Originally Posted by Brian Ratliff
We tend to take the shortest route, instead of the easiest or the one with the least cars.
Except for those of us who use the commute as part of their training and are looking to rack up the miles while getting work. Or those of us who use a rambling detour to decompress from a long day at the office.
But this proves the OP's very insightful thread title. There are as many styles as there are commuters but we all want to get to work and home safely and reliably. And to not stink up the office.