Doh!!! I just realized I can't start commuting until at least the week of the 9th. Monday the 2nd I have TOPS weight loss club, Tuesday I have my running/walking club, Wednesday I see my personal trainer and Thursday I have a doctor's appointment. Friday I have off for the holiday.

Quote Originally Posted by Regina View Post
How long would yours be? If you are nervous about the route - do a "dry run" - ride the route this weekend during non-commuting hours.
By car, it's 9 miles but the bike route will be about 11-12. Not 100 percent sure because a short portion is on a bike path. I'm going to leave ridiculously early on my first attempts. I might do the walking thing the first weeks until I get a better feel for it -- at least for the worst turn that doesn't have a traffic light.

The dry run is a great idea. I want to do a dry run early tomorrow morning AND next Friday a.m. because I have that day off for Easter. Those should definitely be confidence boosters.

I don't plan to use panniers because I'm required to carry a laptop home every night (no exceptions) and I think a backpack would be more secure for it. I'll be taking my clothes in on Mondays, when I have to drive because I have my TOPS meeting after work about 18 miles away.

This is so exciting! I'm about to become a "real" bicycle commuter.