Hey guys!
Greetings from Vancouver, BC!
I started commuting this week after years of thinking about it. I could not afford a fancy bike so I bought a cheaper hybrid bike, $325 - but it's brand new and comes with one year of free service.
Asama Luddite
My commute to work is about 10 miles. I have done two days so far and I am LOVING it.
Simply amazing. No traffic, nice bike paths and quiet streets, fresh air - can't wait for my next ride 
It is also only maybe 30 mins longer than taking public transit but you don't have to get squished on the train during rush hour. A friend of mine drives to work in my area and it takes him 40-60 minutes due to traffic.
I don't own a car, I'm more of a motorcycle or transit kinda person.
However it is quite harder than I thought, this whole cycling thing!
There are no major hills on my commute, well a couple of short ones, but quite a few of those very minor but quite long elevation changes.... my legs are weak! I thought I was in good shape but apparently not. My legs don't hurt next day they're just super tired and weak. Going down the stairs is a challenge
I will keep doing it and waiting for it to get easier. I don't go crazy, takes me about just over an hour each way.
Any tips on what to eat / drink to help my muscles recover faster?
Already learned the lesson that a $10 headlight performs according to its price! Also after riding in the rain already learned that I need fenders
Anyways, stoked to become a cyclist and I look forward to riding everywhere!