Who commutes to the job by 'cycle?

[ghostface]

Where are you located?
Distance?
Weather-dependant?
What accomodations has your employer made?
What extra hassle does it add?
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?

Live: San Diego
Miles: 32k miles one way
Weather: SD 
Accomodations: My job is cool. I make my own hours and the CEO is letting me ride his GT without even asking me my name.
Hassles: Mad gear, tank bag, change of clothes.
Tips: Just ride and learn along the way. Common sense.

[Clickjack]

Where are you located?   Lubbock, TX
Distance?  5 miles
Weather-dependant?  If it's raining I don't.  If it's overcast, I chance it.
What accomodations has your employer made?  None
What extra hassle does it add?  A little, I have to wear my full uniform to and from work.  Can't take any of it off, cause I've got no where to carey it.  Storing the Helmet at work is a pain as well.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?  You'll like work better if you get to ride to and from it...

[hooksem]

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Austin, TX
25 miles each way
only ride if <30% chance of rain
no accomodations needed
very little hassle.  have to warm up the bike, suit up...

[LA]

Where are you located?  Walhalla to Clemson, SC
Distance? 50 mi. round trip
Weather-dependant?  If its below freezing most of the day or rain other than scattered showers, Il'' prob. take a car/truck.
What accomodations has your employer made?  None
What extra hassle does it add?  Makes a better start to the day - always.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?  CoreTech Sport tail pack

LA

[shonw]

Where are you located? Norfolk, Va.
Distance? 5 miles each way.
Weather-dependant? I was soaked once, I check the radar every morning.
What accomodations has your employer made? None.
What extra hassle does it add? Makes me nervous leaving it in the parking lot.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? I always leave a little earlier than usual so I can get a good parking spot!

[seanster]

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Houston, TX
About 20 miles round-trip
Won't ride if there's more than 30% chance of rain
Covered parking garage with designated spots for motorcycle
Don't like the helmet hair coming to work....other than that I love riding into work
Have not been riding long so not offering any tips....just be extra careful and assume everyone driving their cars are still half asleep.

[lethe]

Where are you located? home:Hawley, PA        work: New York City
Distance? 125 miles each way.
Weather-dependant? the two times I bothered to do it, there was a zero chance of precip
What accomodations has your employer made? office has private lot
What extra hassle does it add? at least the bike doesn't get blocked in like my car does sometimes
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? has to be an opportunity of both me being in the mood and being in the office three days in a row and not at a job site as I carry too much stuff normally

Did it once on the Duc and once on the KTM. Really a waste of tires in my opinion as it's predominately highway and the car gets just as good fuel economy,

[Goat_Herder]

Where are you located?  Seattle area
Distance? 20 miles each way
Weather-dependant?  I check weather report each night.  If it's above freezing and free of ice, <40% rain, I will go for it
What accomodations has your employer made? Dedicated motorcycle parking right at the entrance (I get ALL the spots during the winter time).  Shower on facility for "bi"cyclists but I can use it if I want to.  The GM and senior manager all ride so I get props for riding in.
What extra hassle does it add?  Benefits out weights the little hassle (helmet hair, extra 5 minutes putting all the winter gear on)
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?  I have a Cortech Sport tailbag that doubles as computer/lunch bag.  I would get in and put all the gloves and misc in the bag and carry it with shoulder strap.  I also keep a pair of spare gloves in the bag for change of weather condition.

[elgallo73]

Where are you located?    Fort Worth, TX
Distance?     1 mile
Weather-dependant?     So long is there is no ice, I'll ride...
What accomodations has your employer made?     None really necessary, I live and work on a small military base, so theft is not that much of an issue.  There is a small cabana outside the office where I park so the bike does not get rained on...
What extra hassle does it add?     None really, a little extra warm up time, perfect transportation for around the base...
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?     A tank bag is helpful...

[HotIce]

Where are you located? ..................................................... San Jose, CA.
Distance? ........................................................................ ~4 miles.
Weather-dependant? ......................................................... <10% chance of rain throughout the day (which is, about 300+ days / year   ).
What accomodations has your employer made? ..................... Campus is plenty of parking space, and Ducatis too. Security cameras and personnel all around.
What extra hassle does it add? ........................................... For me, difference between getting my car and motorcycle, is a leather jacket, open face helmet, and sun (mosquito, actually) glasses.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? .... Line splitting like I do in Italy is dangerous, as many people here seem to consider the blinker some sort of Christmas decoration, more than a before the turn signal..

[webspoke]

Where are you located?    Frisco, TX
Distance?     5 miles
Weather-dependant?    Will try to ride if over 35, and not rainy
What accomodations has your employer made?   They let bikes park in the executive underground parking, due to some previous theft issues.  Works out great, bike and gear are safe down there.
What extra hassle does it add?   Just the gear up/down time, I use overpants and jackets and keep extra shoes at work.  I don't let the bike warm up, that's what rolling out of the neighborhood is for 
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?   Don't try to speed too much or 'make time'.  It is tempting but is more risky than normal at rush hour.

[bevel]

I've had three jobs so far, but with totally different situations

Where are you located? Lowell, MA
Weather-dependant? Yes. Taking the cage if >30% chance of rain or <45 degrees, bike usually goes away for the winter in November

Destination? Waltham, MA
Distance? 25mi each way
What accomodations has your employer made? Nothing moto-specific, but plenty of room in the parking lot. Allowed to time-shift, set my own schedule
What extra hassle does it add? Not much, keep a change of shoes at my desk, space to drop my gear, throw my laptop in a backpack
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Change of shoes is the bomb. I can deal with boots all day, but just comfier to be working in shoes. If you can time shift, its totally worth it, especially during the summer. Getting to work early/leaving early or getting to work late/leaving late, while still having full daylight and less traffic is totally worth it. I try to find two routes to get to the office - the quickest (usually includes some/mostly slab) and the best (fun roads, usually 50%+ longer).

Destination? Cambridge, MA
Distance? 30mi each way
What accomodations has your employer made? Allowed to time-shift, set my own schedule
What extra hassle does it add? Same as above
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Totally sucks getting into and out of the city, during rush hour(s), but parking is super easy. Cambridge would rather let bikes/mopeds park on the sidewalk (out of the way of pedestrians) than take up parking spots. My office was across from a mall, and every day there'd be 5+ bikes backed up against the side of the building around the bike racks. Saved me $20/day in parking to take the bike.

Destination? Nashua, NH
Distance? 25mi each way
What accomodations has your employer made? Unofficial motorcycle parking next to main entrance, allowed to time-shift, set my own schedule
What extra hassle does it add? Same as above
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Quick route is ~25mins on the slab and through lights, fun route is ~50mins through a bunch of fun back roads. Quick access to longer routes home if I have extra time to add.

[lawbreaker]

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Location: Los Angeles area
Commute Distance : 30 miles
Employer Accomodations: Basically none ( but my supervisor will let me wheel my Duc into the office when it's raining)
Hassle : I'd say none other than having limited storage to lug extra crap to and fro
Tips/tricks etc : Ride like a hooligan and always be very heads up for cagers who drive HUA

I haven't owner a car personally in over 5 years and prefer it to driving... No traffic delay issues which is NICE !!!!!!

[Dellikose]

Where are you located?
   Brimfield (Kent), Ohio

Distance?
   About 6 miles

Weather-dependant?
   A little rain doesn't hurt

What accommodations has your employer made?
   None needed

What extra hassle does it add?
   Extra time to suit up / down

Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfully moto to work...?
   There is a road that parallels the busy state route, I hop on that until it opens up!

[Rigez]

Where are you located? San Jose, Ca.
Distance? 3-4 miles
Weather-dependant? Not really...California not much rain here so it's more if I feel like throwing on the rain suit or how I'm feeling health wise and of course if I need to transport large items.
What accomodations has your employer made? Designated parking areas close to buildings on campus for motorcycles only.
What extra hassle does it add? What hassles?! As someone mentioned early on you can lane split in California but, I only do that when in a rush and traffic sucks otherwise I drive like I'm in a car (3-4 mile commute doesn't make too much difference) Oh and the other hassle that goes away $10 fill up vs. $90 - $100: [big ol truck] tank fill up depending on current fuel prices.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?
 As you should always do when riding be on the defensive always scan the area around front and back. There is always that person that doesn't see you even though you think you are in plain view. Reflective gear if possible, brighter after market blinker/turn signals to make you more visible day and night to other drivers.