25 miles is a long way to commute by bike, but I know of many people that ride that distance. Or maybe think of ways to combine car and bike commuting so that you can still get some miles in, if not the full 25.

For example, drive halfway in to work, park your car somewhere safe and then take the bike off the back, ride in to work. Or drive in to work one day with the bike on the back, then bike the 25 miles home, the next day bike the 25 miles in and drive home. Continue this as necessary.

Commuting to work not only benefits your riding skillz, but really does help your frame of mind when you get in feeling more refreshed than tired! There's nothing like a bit of adrenaline to get your morning started off right!

K.