Thank you for the advice Auldgeunquers, I do realize that this bike was never intended for such a long ride as it is only a 1 speed, but I really dig the looks and in the long run my body will only get stronger as I get more used to riding. I am ordering a rack bag for the bike and will go to a local bike shop to see what bars are available for my Huffy. I take the access road for my ride to/from work, it's 11 miles each way and hilly at times and boy do my legs feel it lol. I also bought a 2 piece rain suit, one of the reasons for the bike rack bag and so I am on my way to losing the weight.