My commute is 6 miles 1 way. Going to work takes me 20 minutes, going home takes me anywhere from 30-45 depending on headwind or tailwind! I commute all winter but I also live in the desert SW. (Surly??....the highs this week.....in the upper 60s to 70 ma'am!)

I go to work on a very busy street with a bike lane. I've ridden on very busy streets without bike lanes but I live in a (for the most part) bike-friendly state. Is there another route you can use to get you to work?....maybe secondary streets that parallel the busy one?

I didn't commute today (63 right now) and I'm feeling very grumpy and growly - I miss my commute!