Originally Posted by mikdes
...but don't have much time to exercise. I can't think of a better way to exercise without taking additional time out of my day.
Yeah, I commute about 45 minutes each way which would be about 30 minutes by car. Even including an extra shower, I like to say I get a 90 minute workout for the time of 45. (Car time: 60 minutes. Riding time: 90 minutes. Extra shower: 15 minutes. So 90+15-60=45.)
If you search around, you'll find a bunch of hints for quick sponge offs in the bathroom that keep you from being stinky. If it's taking you 60 minutes to get 12 miles by mass transit, could actually save time on your bicycle. Just a thought.