Today was my first roundtrip commute to a new job. 26.5 miles total, 50 minutes ride time each way. The streets were clear but a bit salty, and traffic was light. Rode home in the dark, which I was a bit apprehensive about, but it was no problem. I've got my route pretty well decided on - it's nearly all residential streets through River Forest, Elmwood Park, Norridge, Park Ridge, and Niles IL. I'm psyched for a good year of commuting.