Commuting - Dry Warm Clothes during Fall/WInter Commute??

Ok I been pretty good about commuting to work this summer. So far I have 700 miles put on my bike in commutes to my work. It is about 32 miles round trip. I just got in shap enough to do more than 1 to 2 times a week. I will try to commute as much as i can as colder weather comes in nebraska.

So here is my question. As of now I have a temporary locker in the gym to keep my biking clothes as I change into my work clothes that I BackPack in. I notice that my DRY FIT clothes are not so dry when I put them back on for the commute home.

Usually they are still a little sweaty an Damp. As of now I can live with it because of the 80 to 100 degree temps. As winter nears I see problems with this approach. So what type of clothes do people buy ? I am using bike pants and running DRY FIT shirts but they all seem a little cold an damp when I go back home. This will not cut it when I must have really warm gear for my commute home during cold periods.


Do bikers usually take 2 sets of biking gear with them ? Is there a way to keep your original gear really dry an warm ???

Thanks an any insight would be great.

Jay

You have to hang your dry-fit shirt to give it a chance to dry out. I can't imagine a normal length work shift isn't enough time for dry-fit stuff.

I never wear pants on long rides. The legs need the freedom of movement and to be able to breathe.

In cold wet weather, just wear a fleece over the normal riding gear. Riding will warm you up no matter the temperature. Fleece will keep winter off your body though.

Putting anything in a locker will ensure it stays wet for as long as possible.
See if you can find anywhere to hang clothes up that has some air flow.

For cold wet weather that isnt pacific north west type wet, id suggest looking into a softshell jacket.
Even in pacific northwest a softshell will work if your commute is less than 30 min or so.