Originally Posted by
Bandera
As others have noted the BF sub-forum Commuting is a wealth of practical knowledge and advice on getting reliably from here-to-there on time in relative comfort while schlepping the necessities of the workplace and the kit for dealing with flats, security and weather.
A 10 mile one-way bike commute day after day will most likely be wearing on a person new to the grind/routine of getting to/from the workplace plus errands and "whatever" week after week. Have Plans B & C firmly nailed down ready to execute when "stuff happens", which it will.
Good luck, be safe,
-Bandera
Thank you for your advice. For work I only have to do it on Sun, Mon, and Tues. I work 36 hours in 3 days. I have Wed-Sat off but I do have to attend a 2 hr staff meeting on Thursdays but I can uber for that.