Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

The article discusses tips for bike commuting, emphasizing affordability, practicality, and workplace presentation. It highlights examples like 72-year-old Michael Roper biking to his Chicago pub and provides advice on using secondhand bikes, panniers for carrying work clothes, and safety measures like helmets. The piece also addresses overcoming concerns about cost, appearance, and physical fitness.