I've been commuting by bike for a couple of years now, but I'd like to jump into this discussion board for the first time by posting to this thread! ... Depending on the speed of the wind and whether it's morning/evening, I either bike along the lakefront path or through the city on my way to/from work. It takes me about 50 minutes each way, and I'm fortunate enough to work at a place that has (decent) showers in the building. I'm saving lots of $$ commuting by bike, which is the best, but I'm also trying to lose weight and get stronger, physically. Deciding to commute by bike (I use public transportation when the weather is really bad) is one of the best things I've ever done. I even managed to bike throughout this past winter, since it was a relatively calm/moderate one (for Chicago!). I would encourage anyone to commute to work by bike, if she can!