Let's talk goals and etc. If I commuted by bike every day rain or shine I'd be in the 2000's. As it stands I made about a third of that. I'm not satisfied with that but I don't see it changing in the new year due to other commitments - most notably the need to rescue the nanny or daycare from the toddler while maintaining a normal work schedule. The guys doing 5000 miles a year have >20 mile commutes and do them rain or shine, they have my utmost respect.