At one point my commute was 78 miles each way. It would take me about an hour depending on traffic and speed traps. The shortest commute I’ve ever had is 15 miles. I live in one of the largest cities in America. We have no public transportation. A bike is simply unworkable. A motorcycle isn’t even particularly great here. I drive a mid size SUV and I’ve had people not see me and merge into me. Multiple people I know have been rammed full speed while stopped at a traffic light.

Bicycles are neither safe nor efficient enough for a daily commute in the US.