I just got back from test riding a cummuter route. I got to my school and found the director coming out. He looked so shocked and said he was amazed that I rode all the way to work (only 6.5 miles)!!! Then he said, you must go in and meet the new principal. LMAO I was sweaty and in spandex, what a scare I must have given her. She asked me if I was planning to riding to work. I said I hope to ride once a week. She thought it was great and did not even flinch when I said I planned on keeping my bike in my classroom during the day.
With all the lights and stops etc. It took me about 40 minutes one way. I sure hope I can cut that down. The whole ride is very high traffic with lights at least every half mile. I guess I will try it again tomorrow and then once or twice before the kids come back to school to see if I can reasonably do it.