Practicalities
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Kiwiavenger
im a little tea pot
- Location
- Carclaze, St Austell
Take the car one day and leave it in work? I normally commute 5 days a week but one day I ride home at lunch get my stuff then drive back with it and stick it in my drawers at work.
hoski
Veteran
- Location
- Oxford, UK
Rolling up trousers, shirts and underwear together works for me - they stay relatively uncreased (though they are crease resistant...). I can't really give advice on the jacket - leave it at work? When I have had to wear a suit jacket I only washed it about once a month but I am a slob...
I currently pack everything in a plastic bag in a non-waterproof rucksack which works well enough for light rain and the occasional downpour so far. Probably worth investing in a rack and waterproof pannier soon though.
I currently pack everything in a plastic bag in a non-waterproof rucksack which works well enough for light rain and the occasional downpour so far. Probably worth investing in a rack and waterproof pannier soon though.
Cyc_al
Active Member
I also commute regularly and change in the office. We do not have a shower in the office so its plenty of wet wipes and deod.
I carry fresh clothes each day and by carefully folding the shirt, I have never had a major problem. I keep 2 suit jackets in the office - I rarely actually put them on (if you think about it most of the time you wear the jacket to work and first thing you do is hang it on the back of your chair) When I bought the suits I got 2 pairs of trousers for each, so I can bring in fresh trousers each day. We have dress down on the fifth day so no need for suit. The secret is to pack your bag the night before when you have time. As above use a poly bag to ensure all keeps dry. The other thing to remember is that you need a pair of shoes - I leave these in the office.
I carry fresh clothes each day and by carefully folding the shirt, I have never had a major problem. I keep 2 suit jackets in the office - I rarely actually put them on (if you think about it most of the time you wear the jacket to work and first thing you do is hang it on the back of your chair) When I bought the suits I got 2 pairs of trousers for each, so I can bring in fresh trousers each day. We have dress down on the fifth day so no need for suit. The secret is to pack your bag the night before when you have time. As above use a poly bag to ensure all keeps dry. The other thing to remember is that you need a pair of shoes - I leave these in the office.
Travelling a bit slower can save the need for a wash on arrival! My commute used to take 25 minutes regularly, arriving cool, not hot and bothered. At work I tightened my tie and put on my jacket, just changing socks if wet. Jacket remained at work. A colleague did a similar journey in a shorter time ... but had to shower and change clothing on arrival!