23 miles is a long way (unless you meant 2.3 or something like that). Have you ridden that far before? Have you tested out the route?
This is no big distance for me, i have even gone to the school on weekends to see if i could. I can ride the 46 mile round trip everyday, and if i couldent i could always use the bus as a last resort.
I know a route to take quiet side streets and really avoid traffic. I will also hve a few blinkies and a head light.
My school is a public school, and its their policy to @#$% with everyone else.