I am having the same thoughts as you about commuting, Regina. Once it dropped into the teens in the morning, it was no longer fun and so I quit riding for my commute. I get up at the same time and ride the trainer. It is not very much fun, but I work up a good sweat. I currently walk to our trax station 1+ miles away, ride trax to within a mile of the office and then walk the remainder. It is different and I find I do enjoy it. We haven't been lucky enough to have morning temps warm enough to inspire me to start riding again. I worry that my motivation won't be there when the weather warms up, but I did take my commuter bike in for needed maintenance and it is now "ready" for the ride.