My ride to work is always the same. 5 miles, not much exciting happens. It always ends in the same place and then I have to start work.
But, my ride home...that can be very exciting. It can be 5 miles long or 25 miles long, or longer. It can go over the hills or around them. It can be along the river, down a country road, through the woods. It can be on the side of the road or on the bike path or both, for that matter. My ride home is the most relaxing part of my day and even more so since I started riding a recumbent. I actually get to see the beauty of God's creation instead of the road right in front of my front tire. And when I get done with my ride home I am...well, I'm home. Now go take the dog for a walk.