Now that most of my “big” problems of getting back to cycling are behind me – now I have a pesky little problem. I ride a paved trail about 8 miles from my house 3 or 4 days a week. I have to transport the bike to the trailhead, and the parking lot is mostly sand, mud, and weeds. If I put on my cleat shoes at the car, they may be full of “stuff” by the time I push the bike over to the trail start area.

I would like to wear a pair of flip-flops or moccasins from the car and change to cycle shoes once on pavement. Problem is – what to do them? My saddlebag is full, as is my hydration pack. (Tools, extra tubes, cell phone, keys, etc.) Solutions?