Who commutes to the job by 'cycle?

[CMDRDAVE]

located: Virginia Beach, VA
distance: 20 miles one way
weather dependant: Yes, <30% chance of rain I'm taking the bike.  30 to 50% I take a good look at the radar.  I don't mind the bike getting rained on but hate riding in it.
pluses: Better gas mileage than my truck, HOV lane is awsome!
negatives: Sometimes my outdoor garage key pad does not work and I have to shut it from the inside. 
Employer Accom:  Special motorcycle parking spot near the front door.  There is a telephone pole right in the middle of it so a cage can't use it anyway.
Extra Hassle: Couple extra minutes to gear up and down, but this is easly made up by HOV lane usage.
Tips, Tech for successful ride to work:  I keep a cycle cover in the bottom drawer of my desk so that if it is going to rain during the middle of the day I throw it on.

[hyphen]

location:  North Hollywood
Distance: About 15 miles total
Weather-dependant: Yes and no.  I ride in rain but when it gets heavy I can't because of the HUGE puddles that surround my neighborhood.
What accomodations has your employer made:  Our underground parking structure has a motorcycle only parking area.
What extra hassle does it add:  Can't smoke or drink coffee on the way here.  But other than that it creates less hassle (lane splitting ftw)
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work:  Stay aware of stupid people that aren't fully awake.  There isn't much traffic on the streets I take (less known to people who take the major streets), so I just zip around the dumb asses that cruise at 20mph.  And a backpack big enough for a comfy pair of shoes and your lunch\pocket stuff is wonderful.

[monster2b]

located: Orange County, CA
distance: 20 miles one way
weather dependant: Yes, no need to ride in the rain on the rare days thay happens
pluses: Better gas mileage than my car, car pool lane cuts 20 minutes off my commute
negatives: I don't like suiting up to go somewhere at lunch, so I usually either brown bag it or walk to the food court.
Employer Accom:  they restriped the parking lot 2 months ago and added a space just for me [moto]
Extra Hassle: Couple extra minutes to gear up and down, but this is easly made up by HOV lane usage.
Tips, Tech for successful ride to work:  if it's legal lane splitting on surface streets is actually probably safer. I leave shoes and a toiletry kit in my office.
I'm thinking of switching jobs, and am not sure I will commute the 55 miles each way 3 times a week on the bike. It's all carpool, so maybe I will try it and see how it works out.

[He Man]

Where are you located? New York City
Distance?22miles, 4 miles slowspeed highway
Weather-dependant? no
What accomodations has your employer made? none
What extra hassle does it add?I can no longer kick back to reading magazines, watching videos on my Zune, or get homework done(taking the train)
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Stay alive, otherwise you cant clock in

[mmakay]

Where are you located?
    San Jose, CA

Distance?
    About 9 miles one-way

Weather-dependant?
    Yes, but the weather is always great

What accomodations has your employer made?
    None

What extra hassle does it add?
    I don't wear gloves in the car.....

Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?
    Keep an eye out for distracted cages

[danaid]

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...?

1) Fresno, Ca.
2) 11 miles each way
3) Yes, if rain or chance of rain I dont ride
4) None, but my job has an enclosed garage I park in
5) None
6) I must leave for work extra early when I ride to beat the dangerous morning traffic.

[Bick]

Where are you located?  Boulder, CO
Distance?  26 miles direct, 51 if I take the canyons
Weather-dependent?  If it is snowing, then I drive
What accommodations has your employer made? Indoor parking, battery tenders, tools, compressor, shower,
What extra hassle does it add?  Changing between boots & shoes, helmet hair (if I had hair)
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfully moto to work...?  Good rain gear

[Brett]

Where are you located? Atlanta
Distance? 0.5 mile, but I will go a very round-a-bout way and turn it into 5
Weather-dependant? Yes
What accomodations has your employer made? I park in the Executive spaces gore area (with prior approval from the CEO)
What extra hassle does it add? None
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Just enjoy the morning ride!

[Dana]

Where are you located? Tokyo, Japan
Distance? 24km each way.
Weather-dependant?  Never in rain or forcasted rain.
What accomodations has your employer made?  None. I actually have to wear a reflective vest.
What extra hassle does it add? If I leave before 545am, I can get to work in 30 minutes.  if I leave after 6am, it takes over an hour to go roughly 15 miles. (Yes I can mtn bike there in the same time).  Imagine doing the hour commute in summer on a superbike.  I'm roasting!
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Always leave shoes at work or any other attire (dry cleaning, ties, etc).

Dana

[Dozer]

Where are you located? Washington, DC
Distance? About 5 miles, depending on how far I want to drive up Rock Creek Parkway to play on the only 'twisties' i can get between work and home.
Weather-dependant? Nope.  I get soaked.
What accomodations has your employer made? None.  The parking garage can't decide whether to ticket me for parking in a full space, or parking in a 'not a real space' so they just do both. *angry*
What extra hassle does it add? Other than the parking garage crazies, none.  Better than Metro.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfully moto to work...? Don't get used to the repetitive ride - always be aware and safe.

[Jetbrett]

Where are you located?  Seattle, WA

Distance?  About 45 miles round trip...more if I detour up some mountain roads.

Weather-dependant?  It rains here all the time.  If it is raining and really cold (below 40f), I'll drive.   

What accomodations has your employer made?  Parking is cheaper.

What extra hassle does it add?  None.  I can ride in the car pool lanes which cuts about 10 min of my ride.  Riding in the city can be interesting....I think Washington has the 2nd worst drivers in the country.  Oregon's got to be #1. 

Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfully moto to work?  Nothing new here....Keep your head on a swivel since the folks in the cages are engrossed in a cell phone call, reading a book (I've seen this a bunch), yelling at the kids in the back seat, putting on make-up, eating, sleeping, or otherwise totally distracted.  I also keep shoes...dress and casual, and a suit coat at work.  If I've got to be in a suit, I either pack my pants in the backpack and wear jeans or wear overpants. 

[PatoMalo]

Where are you located....................................................Austin, TX
Distance.........................................................................6 miles one way all city streets
Weather-dependant.........................................................>=60 deg, < 40% chance of wet
What accomodations has your employer made...................Alows parking in left-over nooks and crannies w/o permit
What extra hassle does it add...........................................HOT in Texas summer goin' home in afternoon
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work......Just watch them cagers close

Have a good'un........Micky

[mbalmer]

Where are you located? San Jose, CA
Distance?  6 miles each way (this can mean 50+ miles on a nice day)
Weather-dependent?  rain + wind = drive my Subaru Brat
What accommodations has your employer made? None. No need.
What extra hassle does it add?  carrying a large fountain drink in my backpack (ahhh, sweet addiction).
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfully moto to work...? clean my helmet visor on occasion.

[venomousr1993]

Location?  In Atlanta metro...Gwinnett County
Distance?  23 miles to work, 26 home (stop at the gym)
Weather?  Duc S4R nice days only, 600RR most others, Ice or snow Nissan Titan
Employer accomadations?  Lets me park it on the sidewalk under the canopy
Extra hassle?  If I have my uniforms...it sucks.  extra gym gear..heavy backpack
Tips?  5pm-7pm is most dangerous around here...psycho drivers trying to pick up their kids from wherever and racing to get home.

[ducfun]

I commute often. In fact, being a newb 99% of my riding thus far it to the daily grind.

Where are you located? Baltimore
Distance?15 miles each way
Weather-dependant?No rain in the morning = ride.
What accomodations has your employer made?Cycle only parking. They even put metal plates in the spots so your kickstand doesn't sink on the really hot days
What extra hassle does it add?A little more prep time compared to cage (including route plan, time of travel, cycle/gear check
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?I'm a newb...I need the tips