Route: 30 to 7 miles each way, depending on starting point. From home it's 30 miles but normally I drive part way, park and ride the rest.
Road conditions / surfaces: Mostly wide shoulder of MT200. Then MUP and city streets.
Traffic: Low volume/65mph speed limit morning. Higher volume/70mph speed limit afternoon.
Environment: Mostly rural.
Hills: Nothing serious. Some gradual. Elevation difference is ~ 1000ft.
Frequency: Every working day
Departure time: 6:00am.
Bike: See signature.
Cargo: Lunch. Clothes.
Helmet / Mirror: No/No.
Destination: Work in Missoula, MT.
Parking: In office building basement.
Cleanup: Wash rag in bathroom sink.
Amenities: Nothing bicycle commute specific.
Departure time: 4:00 pm.
Alternative Transportation: Haven't used anything, but I could ride a bus part way.