Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Don't be offended by the bluntness, but stop obsessing, and settle into a routine. Some of the preparatory packing can be done the night before, so actually getting out of the house should take well (very well) under 5 minutes.
That and pedal faster.
Yes, I am probably over-thinking this.... just more prep-time the night before would fix this.
Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
I get everything ready the night before. Pack up clothes into trunk bag/panniers, lay out cycling clothing. In the morning all I do is get up, eat a granola bar, take care of nature

then brush teeth, put on cycling clothes and out the door I go.
Sounds like you have your routine down pat. Nice and simple.