Daily Commuting
Discussion
Right, I've had enough of the Cr#p leicester traffic in the mornings(I Know i've got it easy compared to you Londoners!),so going to start commuting on the bike....
I know alot of you's on here commute day in, day out. so wanted to ask whats better to wear, could i stick with my leathers or is it worth me going out and buying some Textile gear......
can you keep shirt and suit trousers on under textile gear??....or would i end up looking like i slept in the gutter all night!!??
I know alot of you's on here commute day in, day out. so wanted to ask whats better to wear, could i stick with my leathers or is it worth me going out and buying some Textile gear......
can you keep shirt and suit trousers on under textile gear??....or would i end up looking like i slept in the gutter all night!!??
The most important bit of kit for commuting is good waterproofs.
My commute is a 70 mile return trip into London everyday. I wear leather trousers and a Goretex jacket, and waterproof gloves & boots. I always carry waterproof over trousers & and a waterproof Alpinestars RJ3 jacket to go over the textile jacket if it's pouring down.
Your gear will get ruined when you commute purely from the amount of crap on our roads but look after it and the gear will reward.
I always keep the suit or trousers at work and take in a shirt everyday, my tip is to fold the shirt properly and put it in a plastic bag like a Next bag and you will have no creases in your shirt when you get it out of your rucksack or whatever you use. I've been doing this for 6 years and you wouldn't know the shirt had been folded
My commute is a 70 mile return trip into London everyday. I wear leather trousers and a Goretex jacket, and waterproof gloves & boots. I always carry waterproof over trousers & and a waterproof Alpinestars RJ3 jacket to go over the textile jacket if it's pouring down.
Your gear will get ruined when you commute purely from the amount of crap on our roads but look after it and the gear will reward.
I always keep the suit or trousers at work and take in a shirt everyday, my tip is to fold the shirt properly and put it in a plastic bag like a Next bag and you will have no creases in your shirt when you get it out of your rucksack or whatever you use. I've been doing this for 6 years and you wouldn't know the shirt had been folded
Edited by Andy OH on Wednesday 23 May 11:17
Andy OH said:
The most important bit of kit for commuting is good waterproofs.
My commute is a 70 mile return trip into London everyday. I wear leather trousers and a Goretex jacket, and waterproof gloves & boots. I always carry waterproof over trousers & and a waterproof Alpinestars RJ3 jacket to go over the textile jacket if it's pouring down.
Your gear will get ruined when you commute purely from the amount of crap on our roads but look after it and the gear will reward.
I always keep the suit or trousers at work and take in a shirt everyday, my tip is to fold the shirt properly and put it in a plastic bag like a Next bag and you will have no creases in your shirt when you get it out of your rucksack or whatever you use. I've been doing this for 6 years and you wouldn't know the shirt had been folded
This is exactly what I do. My commute is a 70 mile return trip into London everyday. I wear leather trousers and a Goretex jacket, and waterproof gloves & boots. I always carry waterproof over trousers & and a waterproof Alpinestars RJ3 jacket to go over the textile jacket if it's pouring down.
Your gear will get ruined when you commute purely from the amount of crap on our roads but look after it and the gear will reward.
I always keep the suit or trousers at work and take in a shirt everyday, my tip is to fold the shirt properly and put it in a plastic bag like a Next bag and you will have no creases in your shirt when you get it out of your rucksack or whatever you use. I've been doing this for 6 years and you wouldn't know the shirt had been folded
Edited by Andy OH on Wednesday 23 May 11:17
Wearing the suit and or shirt under the bike gear means it gets crumpled and more so in summer when you get hot.
Ballon said:
Andy OH said:
The most important bit of kit for commuting is good waterproofs.
My commute is a 70 mile return trip into London everyday. I wear leather trousers and a Goretex jacket, and waterproof gloves & boots. I always carry waterproof over trousers & and a waterproof Alpinestars RJ3 jacket to go over the textile jacket if it's pouring down.
Your gear will get ruined when you commute purely from the amount of crap on our roads but look after it and the gear will reward.
I always keep the suit or trousers at work and take in a shirt everyday, my tip is to fold the shirt properly and put it in a plastic bag like a Next bag and you will have no creases in your shirt when you get it out of your rucksack or whatever you use. I've been doing this for 6 years and you wouldn't know the shirt had been folded
This is exactly what I do. My commute is a 70 mile return trip into London everyday. I wear leather trousers and a Goretex jacket, and waterproof gloves & boots. I always carry waterproof over trousers & and a waterproof Alpinestars RJ3 jacket to go over the textile jacket if it's pouring down.
Your gear will get ruined when you commute purely from the amount of crap on our roads but look after it and the gear will reward.
I always keep the suit or trousers at work and take in a shirt everyday, my tip is to fold the shirt properly and put it in a plastic bag like a Next bag and you will have no creases in your shirt when you get it out of your rucksack or whatever you use. I've been doing this for 6 years and you wouldn't know the shirt had been folded
Edited by Andy OH on Wednesday 23 May 11:17
Wearing the suit and or shirt under the bike gear means it gets crumpled and more so in summer when you get hot.
theturbs said:
This is exactly what I do.
Wearing the suit and or shirt under the bike gear means it gets crumpled and more so in summer when you get hot.
Exactly what these dudes have said.Wearing the suit and or shirt under the bike gear means it gets crumpled and more so in summer when you get hot.
I wear the leather jeans and textile jacket with a top box full of waterproofs and spare gloves. I leave my suit at work on a hanger and wear a fresh shirt under the textile jacket.
If you don't have one, definately get a top box. They're invaluable for carrying waterproof, files, packed lunch etc without it all getting scrunched up in a rucksack.
Don't commute anymore, but did fir years.
Textile jacket allows you to wear your work shirt. I had a perforated Joe Rocket one for the really warm weather.
I used to keep a couple of pairs of trousers + a suit & some shoes at work & change out of my leather or textile strides in the loo's.
Textile jacket allows you to wear your work shirt. I had a perforated Joe Rocket one for the really warm weather.
I used to keep a couple of pairs of trousers + a suit & some shoes at work & change out of my leather or textile strides in the loo's.
I have to wear a polo shirt and trousers for work so use a textile jacket and textile over-trousers for commuting which works well for me, no messing around getting changed at work etc. I have recently purchased a leather jacket (actually a 2 piece really) as I have been finding the textile jacket is getting too warm for commuting, but I'll still use that when it's raining.
People who use it swear by the Aerostitch, something I may look at sometime. Might suit you.
People who use it swear by the Aerostitch, something I may look at sometime. Might suit you.
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