I Want to Ride my Bicycle - Bike to Work Day 1

Finally I tried commuting to work via bicycle. Always thought of doing it but never did. My bike was solely for recreational activities, trail biking, uphill trails and weekend rides.

But today I rode my bicycle to work, and it was a very nice and cool experience. It only took me more or less 20 minutes for a 6 kilometer ride. If I drive, it will take me about 45 minutes or more from my home to office. By public transport, it is about 1 hour to 1 hr and 30 mins. Distance is quite short, but a lot of time is wasted on heavy traffic and stop lights for the multiple intersections you have to pass thru. Thus the longer commute time on public transport or by driving a car.

I had a lot of excuses then of not riding my bicycle to work. Below are a few.
1. I do not have a commuter bike that suits the city. (I own a Mountain bike)
2. I cannot be sweaty and smelly coming in to the office.
3. What if it rains?
4. It can be dangerous with all the crazy and un-courteous drivers out there.
5. I hate waking up early.