My commute in on a local MUP that follows the river. Its one of the most peaceful commutes that I can imagine. Taking in the morning air while the sun rises over the river... very serene. The same commute by car takes about 10-15 minutes, my bike commute is about 30 to 40 minutes. I feel much better during the day when I bicycle commute The ride home is great as well, all the suburban housewives are out jogging. In fact I have a hard time deciding which is better, the morning or afternoon