My weekly work commute has not worked the last two weeks because of scheduling.

I have made up for it in by taking the boys to their after school actvites on bikes. My 15 year old is starting to enjoy the freedom of movement that the bicyle provides. He will take the tandem with a friend to get many places. If it is a one way trip, they pull the extra friend on a long board.(which comes back lashed to a luggage rack