Originally Posted by noglider

I wore bike tights and other stuff on the way to work last week. I changed into regular clothes upon arrival at the office. I don't like taking time to change, but the ride was much comfier. I realize that 13 miles (21 km) each way is a larger than normal distance for a bike commute. The "anything work will fine" attitude is fine but bike clothes are better for longish rides. If it were five miles, I wouldn't care, but regular trousers pull on me in various directions, I get sweaty, I'm wearing my clothes out, and I look wrinkled upon arrive. Plus I probably smell.