Hi Mr_H and welcome. I'm also Mr. H.
Originally Posted by Mr_H
My new job is actually 8.5 miles from the house, so I am now, for the first time ever, able to bike commute to work, which is literally a dream come true for me.
Same distance as my commute.

Got pictures of your commuter bike? Or other bike(s)?
Originally Posted by Mr_H
It's the greatest feeling in the world for a work day (I'm gonna miss it in the winter time

).
Read through the Commuting forum and the Winter Cycling forum for tips on riding through the winter.
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