I agree, discpline is the key. While this may be going off Fog's initial question it still has some bearing. I am in bed religiously by 22:00, I am up at 06:00 to take out the pooch and ready and feeling 'alive' at 07:30 in time for my 10 mile commute. I drink 1 coffee and have some carbs for breakfast along with a big glass of water. On getting to work I take a bunch of vitamins, creatine and BCAA's. I then have a huge bowl of Oatmeal to fuel my lifting session at lunchtime and 2 cans of tuna. Post workout is pretty much the same along with loads of water. Around 3 I have my coffee 'treat' then back on the water for the ride home at 17:00.

Looking after the damage you cause daily is probably what will make or break your determination to do such a long commute. Feeding the machine is the most important thing IMHO. Weekends I dont go anywhere near the bike except to give it a clean, lube and check over. Come sunday evening my legs are starting to feel ready for the coming week, Friday nights they are pooped just walking upstairs

Good luck with the problem Fog

Si