Originally Posted by
debit
As far as what to wear and carry: it depends. I wear biking shorts and tops because of the padding and quick dry properties, then change at work. I use panniers and always have my flat kit (levers, tube, pump), a couple of tools, clothes, shoes, lock, ipad, coffee, lunch, water and a pouch for my iphone, keys, license and debit card.
+1 to the stuff in bold. I carry a most of the other stuff too, but not at all times.