I simply enjoy riding my bike.

The nice side effects: Since I commute mostly on rural roads there's no more road rage, I get a healthy excercise, I m enjoying nature and I'm reducing car usage. Plus it always feels nice to gradually add more km's. to my total commuting mileage (I like to keep track with my bike computer)

Living in NYC, I save money and I'm faster than every other mode of commute that I've tried along this route, which is subway, bus, car, and motorcycle. I love arriving in the morning, throwing on a change of clothes and feeling ready to work. I love my Friday night ride home, when I feel tired, but go a little slower and think about the weekend.

This thread couldn't have come at a worse time, as I just armed myself with a weekly unlimited pass so I can haul some stuff to and from the office and get out of the cold rain. Oh well, I'll catch up yet.

I love sharing my commute with my toddler son. Sometimes we talk, sometimes we don't. I love the sights, sounds, smells we experience together. Cruising down a hill and hearing him say "weeeee" makes me want to do it too. I know I won't have this time forever, so I cherish it.

Other than that, a bike commute is really the best way for me to wake up and start my day. When I was working an office job, I always relished the fact that I got to the office feeling invigorated by the fresh air instead of stressed from being in my car and fighting for a parking space.