Used to do 170 miles a week commuting by bike. Advantages were health* and well being, and regular journey time. Disadvantages were weather, drivers and the fact that it took longer than driving.
Then I moved house. Distance is now 50% longer by bike, and the ride itself harder. Mrs North’s commute is now 500% longer. We have a daughter we need to be home for. For me, driving is the only realistic option.
But f– me it’s annoying when the journey can be as short as 40 mins each way and as long as 2 hours in the car, all because the day has the letter “Y” in it….
*I think the volume of riding I did contributed to the heart probs I’ve spent the last year dealing with.