amazing! tons of great replies here.

I didn't realize there was a commuter forum, i usually just hone in on this forum.

so the advice i was given was great.

in a nutshell:

use a shower, if no shower, take a bird bath

5km so ride lightly and use your city bike (i planned on using my wal-mart 'mountain' bike)

ditch the suit job, become a hippy, and live poor but happy.

thanks