I want to ride my bike to work so badly-- at least once this year -- just so I can say I DID IT! It's only 16 miles (well on the roads) so I know I can do the distance. We have a shower at work, too.

It just doesn't look like it is possible though. I have to ride on several busy streets for several miles which are not bike friendly. Then there are two freeways to get across and the only way to do that is to go about 5 miles out of the way. The cross streets are super busy as well. Then it's about 5 miles of really hilly and curvy roads.

So, does anyone have any suggestions how I could maybe try to ride to work at least once?