Replying to Anyone commute to school via bike?

I was wondering how far you commute to school via bike and if anyone would recommend it over a shuttle to campus.

I'll be living about 5 miles off campus but it's about a 13-15 minute drive.  I've been thinking some stuff through, I will be taking my car from NY to Denver but I will not be commuting with it to campus.  I might sell it once I get there though, only major downside would be I wouldn't be able to ski whenever I want and I don't know anyone in the area yet that skis or boards.  Actually I do but he goes to school in Boulder and I'll be way out of his way.

What do you think guys?  Sell car and get a bike and commute to campus whenever I feel like and hope I know someone there that could hook me up with a ride or keep it?