I have finally done it. I sold my house and moved closer to work 7 Kilometers one way now instead of the 64 kilometers one way and have started commuting. It might have cost me 1/4 of a million dollars but it feels damn fine riding to work. Although in the four days so far it has rained on all except one way this afternoon. However I was prepared after reading this website and have not gotten seriously wet or cold yet.Although I did work overtime yesterday and the light situation was a bit tricky by the time I got home.I need to always carry a small light as an emergency light for overtime situations. I hope to go car lite so that I use the bike for the overwhelming majority of all my journeys in town.My goal is to ride to work every day unless I am sick with something (one thing I know I will not get sick of and that is riding)
I have purchased a second hand GT from the LBS and intend to make it my main commute.Mountain bike
with slicks and rack for panniers with mudguards(I will post pic when setup). It will give me a bike to ride to the shops too, as if it gets pinched it will not be as painfull as having one of my good bikes pinched.
Thanks for the inspiration guys and happy commuting.