I manage to bike to work 70% of my work days year round here in New England. It accounts for the majority of my 3000 miles per year. It is about the only way I can fit riding in. Since my lunch hour is non-existent, it is my only chance to get outdoors for a significant amount of time on a regular basis. In terms of commuting time, it really isn't that different from driving, 40 minutes cycling one-way, vs. 20 minutes driving one-way. My route goes through a wildlife sanctuary, I've seen flying squirrels swooping across the road nights, deer and turkeys are almost daily occurances, the spring brings salamander migrations, woodcock courting displays, the frog chorus, migrating ducks, geese, and warblers. I've found interesting road kill: 2 saw-whet owls, a Luna moth, a least weasel, garter snakes, and of course innumerable chipmunks, squirrels, and mice. The predators are shy, I've only seen 2 fox and 1 coyote in 5 years. I like the self reliance of riding and coping with the weather changes, it makes me feel like I really live in the world rather than watch it. Yes, I will be riding next week, as usual.