I enjoy my commute by bike, but it's the same route EVERY DAY. Given the roads, there's not much choice in commute route. And there is traffic. Riding for fun might involve going on different routes or stopping for coffee or going somewhere pretty and not having to do battle with commute hour traffic levels.

I don't think my commute is *not* fun, but I can see the point.

My commute went from 8 miles to 16 each way and I've been averaging 2.5 days a week of commuting. It's not 100%, but it's better than always taking the shuttle.