Didn't commute today, but wanted to mention my ride on Friday.

I have a brand new electric motor on my bike, which is what has gotten me switching over from car commuting to bike commuting despite the colder weather. 34 miles of riding each day wasn't working out for me, but with electric power it's not a problem. I can cruise up some very substantial hills at about 20mph with pedaling and ride the whole round trip and then some on a single charge. I let my co-workers ride the bike on friday and they thought it was a blast. A couple of them want electric bikes of their own, and I think part of the appeal is the opportunity for some fun outdoor exercise without having to walk a bike up the steep hills-- after all, exercise is not just for people who're already in shape. This has gotten me excited enough about the thing to try to show it to more people who will possibly take up e-biking as a fun way to exercise and/or to replace automobile trips.