I have a very easy commute. I actually drive to work in my truck in the morning since I take my son to the babysitter. I live extremely close to work, so I get to eat lunch at home everyday. The cycle back to work is only 1.44 miles (2.32 km), takes only 7 minutes, and is mostly downhill. I stretch the ride home to between a 4 and 10 mile ride, but if I needed to get home in a hurry I could be there in 10 minutes (the short ride home is only 2 miles). I've ridden almost everyday to work since the beginning of January 2001, and I log about 25 to 30 miles a week with my bike from commuting. It couldn't have an excuse not to commute to work.