I logged 41 miles today, to make up for not riding on Friday, Monday or Tuesday; nor tomorrow or Friday
I did an extra 7 on the way in by riding to the train station one stop away, and did the full 30 miles home. This was my second week with and SPD shoe/pedal setup. I got it with the intention of traveling farther, so I put it to the test tonight.

I had never driven the route so I didn't know what to expect. I'd say 17+miles were some sort of uphill grade and I was fighting a constant headwind. It took me 2.33 hours which puts me somewhere around 12.5 mph average; not to bad considering all the stoplights, hills and 5 min pit stop for a powerbar and redbull (I've got to keep some more afternoon snacks at the office). And besides being incredibly hungry, my body feels otherwise fine.