Agreed! For me, I like it to be between 3 and 7 miles. If it's less than 3 miles, walking starts to make more sense, though I did once have a 1.4 mile commute that I usually cycled. When it's more than 7 miles, I can get tired, and I end up having reasons not to ride often. I can endure any crappy weather when it's 7 miles or less. My current commute is 13 miles each way, so cycling is not my primary way of doing it. I take the NYC subway most days. Cycling takes longer, especially because I have to gather more gear, put on more clothing (such as helmet, trouser bands), and lock the bike up when I arrive. I tried doing it every day, and it made me too tired throughout the week. The most I was able to do was 3 days a week.