Commuting by bike - what clothes to wear??

An Bhanríon

This is a question for the ladies out there who, like myself, commute daily to work by bike! I work in an office (no uniform, we can wear what we like) and cycle to work most days.

I'm just curious how you organize yourselves clothes-wise. I used to wear my work clothes on the bike but found the trousers were getting destroyed (naturally). Now I carry the trousers I am going to wear that day on the back of the bike and wear an old pair of below-the-knee combats for my bike journey. However, depending on the shoes I had intended to wear that day this mix of clothes can appear quite odd. And what girl likes to look odd on her way to work!!

It's easy for the boys out there. They can leave a pile of shirts in the office, one or two smart pair of shoes and one or two suit jackets and trousers and they're away. For those ladies like me who don't wear a suit to work and like to vary their clothes a lot it's not so simple.

Or is it?

Any comments appreciated, and no slagging me for my pettiness in wishing to look nice while cycling my bike to work!!

Seaswimmer

not sure how far you cycle or what facilities you have in work but I think if you need to carry a full change of clothes everyday then you should get panniers for your bike. I leave the same 2 pairs of shoes in work all the time and carry in couple pairs trousers monday and shirt every day. i manage with a backpack but as you correctly point out i am male and it is easier. i suggest you post this in cycling forum where you will get lots of suggestions..

An Bhanríon

Will do. Wasn't sure if this was commuting or cycling, as I am not the sporty cycling type!