Originally Posted by RobertUI

I had this exact scenario a few years ago (mine was 4.5 miles), I did what others have suggested and picked up an old mountain bike (rigid front and back) and rode the crap out of it. I think the bike was about $50 for a '97 Diamond Back Sorrento. I kept any part that wasn't painted lubed at all times, and then never gave it a second thought.