Originally Posted by
Cycle Tourist
I think being a dedicated commuter is one of the best things you can do. Raising your blood pressure fighting through traffic so you can get home and spend a couple of hours at the gym is nuts!
There is medical evidence that supports this. I read about a study in the UK done by the National Health Service. People who have bike commuted all their lives are in MUCH better shape when they're old and have longer life expectancies. And most of them commuted just two or three miles each way and not vigorously. But it makes a big difference.