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* '''Pack your suitcoat.''' I've found that suitcoats just aren't cut for the the whole crouched over biking posture. As a result, I've found its better (and cleaner) just to pack the coat. If it's cold, I'll wear a windbreaker on top and then swap it out when I arrive wherever I am going.
* '''Pack your suitcoat.''' I've found that suitcoats just aren't cut for the the whole crouched over biking posture. As a result, I've found its better (and cleaner) just to pack the coat. If it's cold, I'll wear a windbreaker on top and then swap it out when I arrive wherever I am going.


* '''Watch out for toeclips with polished shoes.''' If you use toeclips, those can scratch up the top of your polished shoes. Just keep this in mind. Maybe bring a pair of shoes to swap, take a bike without toeclips, don't wear shoes will this will matter, or just be careful.
* '''Watch out for toeclips with polished shoes.''' If you use toeclips, those can scratch up the top of your polished shoes. Often, you can just turn the pedals upside-down and this will solve it. Sometimes this isn't possible because the clips then hit the ground or because you find them very useful. In these cases, bring a pair of shoes to swap, take a bike without toeclips, don't wear shoes will this will matter, or just be careful.


Of course, feel free to edit this page to add your own advice.
Of course, feel free to edit this page to add your own advice.
== More Information ==
* There's some interesting discussion on riding your bike in the rain over on [[Talk:How to ride a bike wearing a suit|the talk page]].
* The ''New York Times'' just ran [http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/16/fashion/16CODES.html?_r=1&8dpc an article] on this very topic. Their answer seems to be, "buy a Dutch bike."

Latest revision as of 15:29, 16 April 2009

It's not difficult to ride a bike wearing a business suit. Many people do it all the time. In fact, it's pretty much common sense for anyone that rides a bike regularly in any atire. That said, suits are fragile and expensive. I was worried the first time I tried it so I thought I'd answer the question here for others who search for the same thing later.

  • Roll up your pant legs (both of them). Some people use those little reflective ties to tie the ends. I find that those things work reasonably well but not perfect. If you can't afford to get grease on your suit, don't risk it. Rolling is a guarantee.
  • Tuck your tie into your shirt. Just shove your tie between the buttons of your shirt. It will hold steady there and won't it flap around.
  • Pack your suitcoat. I've found that suitcoats just aren't cut for the the whole crouched over biking posture. As a result, I've found its better (and cleaner) just to pack the coat. If it's cold, I'll wear a windbreaker on top and then swap it out when I arrive wherever I am going.
  • Watch out for toeclips with polished shoes. If you use toeclips, those can scratch up the top of your polished shoes. Often, you can just turn the pedals upside-down and this will solve it. Sometimes this isn't possible because the clips then hit the ground or because you find them very useful. In these cases, bring a pair of shoes to swap, take a bike without toeclips, don't wear shoes will this will matter, or just be careful.

Of course, feel free to edit this page to add your own advice.

More Information[edit]

  • There's some interesting discussion on riding your bike in the rain over on the talk page.
  • The New York Times just ran an article on this very topic. Their answer seems to be, "buy a Dutch bike."