Originally Posted by furiousferret

I second commuting; its the most efficient use of time if that's an issue and you get into work feeling more energetic and sharper (I'm not sure why). If you need to drop pounds, do it fasted (don't eat prior to leaving and eat at work). I've never had a hard enough ride in that I've felt I needed a shower, that's probably the biggest myth about commuting, unless you go to work mid day you won't show up super sweaty.