Hey, Nyrome:

Like you, I am female and new to bike commuting. I live in the Boston area, though, where standards for hair and makeup don't appear to be as stringent as they are in the Atlanta, GA area (I base this impression on a conversation I had with a northern transplant to Atlanta at a wedding recently). I'm still trying to figure out how to deal with the whole hair/makeup/looking professional after riding in situation. Right now, I'm making do with wearing pants on the days that I bike in.

The big issue for me is how to deal with rain. For the time being, I just take my car if it is cold and rainy. I figure that I'll need to get a rain suit and rain covers for my pannier if I want to ride in the rain. Any suggestions on how people deal with rain during a commute would be most welcome.

> i noticed a lot of posters seem to be male, and do not deal with extra prep time for makeup or hair. i am >low maintenance at work, but i still like to look nice and fresh.

Best,

Okelle