I have 17 miles each way. I have been able to commute to work here in Maine 3-5 days a week, since March 27 2000 until last Monday. The snow has not stopped coming. I usually can get back on the road after waiting 2 days for the roads to melt a bit, but there is too much ice buildup. The town I live in doesn't want to wear out their snowplows and lifts them a bit above the road, so the ice builds up, and they have ruts and savage bumps. I sure have learned a lot since March, but i am in withdrawal now and need some riding.