Hi, this is my first post but I have been lurking for a while. I've been riding bikes for almost 10 years now- I've raced and ridden in centuries. I want to start commuting to work by bike and am working out all the little details. But one thing keeps nagging at me.

Are you still able to put in a good road ride after commuting home? My commute won't be that long so time is not the issue until the time changes. I don't want training to be negatively affected, especially as I get started because I am probably going to do a century in about 7 weeks. My road bike will not be my commute bike.

Any tips, ideas, reassurances? Or am I over analyzing and concerned for no reason?

Thanks ladies!