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Carrying a change of clothes with me on the bike gets a bit much sometimes, but the alternative is arriving at the office in slightly sweaty work clothes. I'd like to hear your thoughts on dressing for the journey vs dressing for the destination!

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Carrying a change of clothes with me on the bike gets a bit much sometimes, but the alternative is arriving at the office in slightly sweaty work clothes. I'd like to hear your thoughts on dressing for the journey vs dressing for the destination!

NEVER EVER DO THAT TO CO WORKERS SIES

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Carrying a change of clothes with me on the bike gets a bit much sometimes, but the alternative is arriving at the office in slightly sweaty work clothes. I'd like to hear your thoughts on dressing for the journey vs dressing for the destination!

 

How about leaving some clothes at work?

 

Sweaty work clothes at 8am, bad idea friend

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if work is under 2km away, and you coast there on a downhill, excellent idea.

 

However, Your co-workers may not appreciate your Chris Froom efforts if you ride hills.

 

What about packing for clothes for the week, and leaving that at work ?

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No way!! I will be soaking wet when I get to work.

 

Really carrying some clothes is not that much of a problem. Leave a belt and a pair of shoes at the office. The you only have to worry about underwear, socks, trousers and shirt. Really not that much.

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Had to commute to work last week friday, we do not have a shower at work. I carried a change of clothes, and had a wet wipe shower at the office.

 

The commute was around 20kms one way with some elevation gain. Even when trying to take it easy, I managed to get to the office soaking wet.

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Even if you can't shower at work, carry clean clothes. Make sure you shower before leaving home and use a good anti-perspirant deo.

 

Wipe-down, dry-off at work and put on the fresh clothes before hitting the office.

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If you working alone in the garden all day go for it

I get the grillings when I think of some oke smelling like fermented sour bread next to me.

 

I suppose that is the downside, especially if one suffers from BO and has a long Ride to the office! I've commuted in work clothes several times, and it's not actually that bad. Granted, I leave early and only do about 10km to work. The great part is not having to mess around with a change of clothes and find a place to hang up the riding gear. I also tried to cycle at 'no-sweat speed' when possible!

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I suppose that is the downside, especially if one suffers from BO and has a long Ride to the office! I've commuted in work clothes several times, and it's not actually that bad. Granted, I leave early and only do about 10km to work. The great part is not having to mess around with a change of clothes and find a place to hang up the riding gear. I also tried to cycle at 'no-sweat speed' when possible!

You should commute in thunderstorms
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