65km each way a couple of times a week is perfectly doable (I used to do almost 75km three times a week). I'd recommend a 'fast touring' bike for the job...in your neck of the woods I'd consider a
Thorn Audax or a Trek 520.
You won't want to use a backpack for that distance...you might consider a rear rack with panniers and/or trunk bag and a small handlebar bag. Fenders are a must too, as well as good tires...I'd opt for the Conti Top Contacts in 700x32 if it were me.
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