Why haven't I done this before?

While walking Cassie this morning I saw an unusual number of free eDivvy bikes in my neighborhood. So I thought, why not take one to work?

Including stopping at a Starbucks downtown, it took about 5 minutes longer than it usually takes on the Metra, probably because I didn't have to walk as far or wait for the train.

I think I last rode a bike to work in 2011. The electric bike was only slightly less effort, and about the same average speed. I may have to do this again when the weather cooperates.