The only reason you said "I am not belittling you" in your post in the first place is because it was obvious when you wrote it that it would be taken that way.

Like I said, I'm glad you get to spend 3 hours a day on your bike, if that's what you want to do. However, it seems like it shouldn't be too difficult to figure out why I'd prefer not to make my workday 35% longer for no additional pay.

A shorter commute means I have more time to spend on recreational riding (including mountain biking), as well as with my friends, family and other interests.