Most experienced roadies, eventually arrive at a place where it's no longer necessary to ride in full kit when commuting. Personally, I've never seen the need to wear spandex or lycra when commuting to work or to school. However, I have witnessed more than my share of die-hard roadies wearing full kit to work and to school. They come to class wearing both their polyester jerseys and their spandex shorts. When I worked at a bank in downtown Cleveland, my boss would sometimes arrive in full kit and it would take him an entire hour to suit up.

Well, the point is that this is so very unnecessary! Just relax...Take your morning shower, get ready to go to work or to school, as you normally would by tradition. Make certain that you have all of your commuting safety gear, either with your person, or attached to your bike. Wear your normal work clothing (with perhaps something reflective to cover it up). Equip your bike with both rack and fenders, in order to arrive unscathed at your destination, with all of your supportive amenities that will assist you throughout the day.

Grant Peterson, an ex-roadie and bicycle guru has more pointers, as he instructs all cycling commuters as to how to prepare for commute cycling on NPR talk radio.

Listen To Grant Petersen:
www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/18/152945439/bike-to-work-day-your-photos-and-riding-advice-from-brent-petersen