... but I recently moved into a setting which makes the thought of bike commuting quite overwhelming. Still, regardless of my mid-age questionable fitness, I have this vision of doing it against all odds, ( hopefully by the time I'm 50.) I really admire bicycle commuters and have *always* wanted to take it seriously, whether for running errands or work. I have too many bikes to choose from (yes, 6) only three of them can handle the new mtn route, so I might as well toss the rest now.

I'm curious, being new here, how many of you have grueling commutes and have had to overcome impossible obstacles > from whom I can draw inspiration? Well, I'd LOVE to hear about your commute then, as I need all the inspiration I can gather. I am really out of the loop, and need to start somewhere, and that somewhere is here.

Thank you.