My husband switched from driving to bike riding about two months ago. It was a tough adjustment at first, but he's really glad he stuck with it. Not only is it saving us a lot of money, but he's in much better shape from it, and has started to enjoy it to the point that he now he actually rides it for fun as well.

Plus, a couple of our friends who live close to their jobs have since started biking to work as well, so you never know - instead of getting mocked you might start a trend. My one friend Mo keeps her right in her office, actually, though I don't know if that'd be an option for you or not.

If you can get to a Target, or know anybody with a wholesale club membership like BJ's or Sam's, you may not even have to compromise all that much between price and quality. Just don't forget your helmet! ;)