Originally Posted by 79pmooney

I loved my working days with the 12 mile each way commute. Hill coming home. Doesn't do everything training-wise, but what a beginning! Spring riding becomes so much more fun!

A tip - since you are riding a limited distance and time, you can increase your workout very easily by simply riding a fix gear. Side benefits - cheap, reliable, saves your good bike, less attractive to steal, works much better in winter.

Ben