As always, the ways and reasons for folks commuting exceeds any single answer. I'm fascinated by the range of responses from folks who bike commute. Also the things that people must bring with them like laptops. My old roommate works in an executive capacity and he stops by his office on his Saturday chore runs to swap out suits, pressed shirts, ties, etc. with fresh ones and launders the week's used ones. Not perfect but he's on a bike, off the roads five days a week this way.
I've used my Carradice Nelson Longflap as my commute baggage for fifteen years now. I carry my scrubs, a pair of really old Crocs and a small stuff sack with ID, some cash for coffee and other little things all in a summit bag from REI that is just a tad greater in volume than my Carradice. It's essentially a stuff sack with shoulder straps used by climbers who've dropped their big packs and are down to the minimum for a push to their objective. It lets me unload my Nelson with a single item I carry in on my shoulder. I put my cycling shoes and helmet in the saddlebag to spend the day in the rack. When I change into my scrubs inside, the riding clothes go in the summit bag and into my locker along with the Crocs. I keep two rotating pairs of "work" shoes there. For the load I need to commute with this has been the best answer and least encumbering of either me or the bike including effect on handling. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 9:33:29 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > After living in the city for decades, my company moved its office and I > can finally bike or walk commute--just under 2 miles each way. I've been > varying my method based on the weather (I don't like riding in the rain, > snow or ice) and both are fabulous ways to start and end the day, > physically and mentally. Most of the ride is on streets with bike lanes. > I'll be riding one of my two step-through's--Platypus or She-Devil. I can > take the bike into my office. > > I like using a backpack for walking, but not sure about riding. What do > you use for a short commuter trips--backpack (current preference, not not > sure how hot I'll find it in the warmer months), pannier or saddle bag (I > have a Riv Small Saddlesack). I have rack or rack and basket on the back > of each bike. I'll be carrying lunch, a change of clothes and shoes. > > I have lots of lights and reflectors on the bikes. Any other suggestions? > > Roberta > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8f34ab59-5cbe-4434-999c-60a98e34cae4n%40googlegroups.com.
