Who commutes to the job by 'cycle?

[ROBsS4R]

Northern CA
140 miles once a week
30 miles everday
I have the option working from home but I will ride in all weather.

No special accomindations other than an option to work from home.

Oh I dont own a car so my motorcycle is my only mode of transportation

[ArguZ]

Where are you located?   Kopenhagen, Danmark
Distance?     ... two miles or less, I am just lazy  [moto]
Weather-dependant?  Soft rain or wet streets : Yes   ... Heavy downpour : The Bus
What accomodations has your employer made?  Nothing of course...just jealous looks 
What extra hassle does it add?  Putting on safety gear ... but yes, I do
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?   Don´t do it when you are under stress, too late, had bad sex or are still drunk

[IZ]

Where are you located?  Currently, in Kirkland, WA.  Austin, in 2 weeks.  I will live across the street from work there!   
Distance? I work at a few locations around town..anywhere from 4-8 miles away.
Weather-dependant?  I typically don't ride since I have to take the s/o to park-n-ride.  She works in Seattle.  I don't like riding in the rain here.
What accomodations has your employer made? none
What extra hassle does it add?  traffic here sucks ballz, gas prices inflated, crap weather
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?

[baski696]

Where are you located?  Stillwater, OK, USA
Distance?    3-4 miles one way
Weather-dependant?  Yup! I avoid riding in the rain/ice/snow
What accomodations has your employer made?  Designated MC pking lots!
What extra hassle does it add?  Can't buy groceries on the way back!
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...?   Be sure to wake up completely, leave early, watch for every car until you park your MC. Following is for workaholics-  I am in a university town and I avoid riding when the chances of drunk people on the road is higher- like late Friday evenings, game days (yeah my job is not M-F/9-5, I prefer to work on some weekends, less interruptions!)

[myssrhl]

I commute 54 miles each way . Total 108 per day

20 or so of country roads, 15 miles urban ,  then onto the super slab for the finish.
Doing this 3 times a week.
Why ride when you know it is going to storm.

DAve

[dcal]

Where are you located?  Northern NJ (the unofficial traffic capital of the world).
Distance?  46 round trip
Weather-dependant? Yes, not worth the hassle of riding in rain to commute.
What accomodations has your employer made?  Zero (I park illegally in the pkg garage)
What extra hassle does it add?  None, everything is easier on the bike.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? 
    - Keep a spare set of shoes at work, not having to carry them makes the ride nicer.
    - Try to commute at slightly off peak hours to avoid the rolling 15-20 mph death march that makes choosing 1st or 2nd gear an impossibility.

[m0t0g0th]

Where are you located?  SF Bay Area - Berkeley
Distance?  11mi
Weather-dependant?  Ja, also stress/work activity dependent.  on the day of the big meeting with running around and unpredictable schedules with multi-tasking demands and madness guaranteed, and by the way carry pounds of set-up stuff and hey, could you look professional, too = no m0t0.
What accomodations has your employer made?  none for the bike or commute, however i think i get a TON more respect; they know i'm calm under fire, practical and take action, and "do" without needlessly flipping my shit {unlike some OTHER administrative personnel i'd personally like to GUT}.  i seriously think being a broad who rides has done me miles of good at work with engineers & experimentalists, it would have otherwise taken years to get the respect and easy dealings i have.
What extra hassle does it add?  20lbs of leathers and gear to wiggle into, and pack or know that "acceptable" work clothes are there or in my bag - PITA!
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? JUST DO IT.
ah, and as far as spare shoes - i've got three pairs of work shoes at work, and two "generic" outfits taking up a drawer for those "OMG, i JUST DID IT days", so you may need a wardrobe stash depending on work's dress codes.

[doulos]

Where are you located?  Kansas City, Kansas
Distance?  32 miles one-way, mainly rural two-lane, some interstate.
Weather dependant?  Not below 35 deg, not above 105 deg. heat index (might change due to new mesh jacket)
and try to not ride in the rain.  Take the cage if it looks like rain.
What accomodations has my employer made?  Park it on the sidewalk which is covered about 15 ft. from my desk.
What extra hassle does it add?  Extra time for gear, very limited carrying capacity.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to sucessfully moto to work...?  Spare or extra clothes at work help when plans change.  The hassles are nothing compared to the benefits.

[zvezdah1]

Live in Georgia, work 4 days a week and commute on my bikes every day all year round, the only time I don't if it's raining heavily when I leave for work or below freezing with potential ice on the ground.

Only 5 miles to work, takes about 15 minutes with all the lights. alternate between the tuono and brutale.

Chris

[Smiling End]

I used to drive 40 miles each way on route 80.  I did it for two years before I moved.  I wanted to shoot myself everyday.  Thankfully the one time I took my bike I did it off peak hours and it wasn't too bad.

[mxwinky]

Every day, rain or shine, and I switch off between the Mulstistrada, Monster and 900SS.  All good commuters!  Good riding gear with removable liners that allow me to be cooler if the weather changes later in the day is mandatory.  My employer allows me to park right up close to the entrance so it's only a couple of steps inside.  Nice.  Here in Northern California lane splitting is allowed so my trip is a short easy ride, no matter what the traffic.  Plus gas costs for the week typically total only around $14.  Sweet!  I'll never go back to my car for commuting.

[hbliam]

Where are you located? Orange County, CA
Distance? 15 miles
Weather-dependant? Cage if it rains, and about once a week got to cage to carry drycleaning
What accomodations has your employer made? Moto specific parking in the garage and dedicated moto area in the secure parking lot
What extra hassle does it add? None
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Be lucky enough to have the sun at your back on the way home so you can wear the same clear visor both ways.

Edit:
-Found an in town drycleaner. No more once a week cage.
-Started wearing the tinted visor both ways. A bit blind in the AM but it sure is nice on the way home.

[Scottish]

Where are you located? Colorado Springs, CO
Distance? 8 miles one way
Weather-dependant? Nope, I have rain gear and I actually enjoy riding in the rain.
What accomodations has your employer made? Self employed
What extra hassle does it add? Getting geared up, worth it every day!
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Use the time on the bike to prepare yourself mentally for the day, and use the same time to unwind before you get home.
I always say there is no better way to start and end the work day than with a ride. Sometimes it makes it hard to stay at work though when you know you have a ride sitting outside waiting for you to throw your leg over.

[Klip]

Where are you located? Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A.
Distance? About 25 miles round trip.
Weather-dependant? For me, no. For the bike, yes. I don't like the bike sitting outside in the rain during my 12-hour shifts.
What accomodations has your employer made? Multiple motorcycle parking areas. None are covered, though.
What extra hassle does it add? Not much. I use a backpack to carry my work clothes and a cover for the bike in case the weather turns nasty after I've arrived.
Tips, techniques, and tricks to successfuly moto to work...? Watch out for cagers still waking up, on the cell phone, applying makeup, etc. And don't let yourself fall into a comfortable routine riding to work. Always stay alert and keep your eyes peeled.

[mstevens]

Location: rural New Hampshire.
Distance: 6 miles each way.
Weather-dependent: I'm in New Hampshire. Are you kidding?
Accommodations: I can't imagine any that would be needed. Nobody tells me what to do, anyway.
Hassles: If it rains, I get wet.
Tips: Leave shoes at under the desk.