Transporting a two piece suit to a wedding

[Riverman]

Hi,

Sorry I know this is going to sound a bit stupid but how do you guys go about transporting formal wear on a bicycle.

I'm thinking of basically just strapping the thing to the panniers in a waterproof bag but it might bob about a bit, maybe I can just tie it down with bungees but might crease the thing.

How would you go about it? I'll obviously have panniers and a rack along with it.

I could put it in the panniers but just worried it'll get really creased. Maybe just give it a good iron once I get there?

 

[FrankCrank]

A first world problem if ever I heard one

 

[Arrowfoot]

It's someone's special day. Is it possible to catch a bus, train, taxi or organise a lift?

 

[Fredo76]

Take the suit, on its hanger, and drape it over a cardboard or plastic tube. Place in a thinnish box, and wrap with plastic or bag. Strap to your rear rack. A dry-cleaner style plastic bag over the hanger first would add protection.

 

[Blue Hills]

A first world problem if ever I heard one

well not really - congrats to riverman for going by bike.

 

[Blue Hills]

Ortlieb used to do a small suitcase thing which slotted straight onto a rear rack with a special fitting.
Not sure if they still do it - I used to have one.
I bought it for carrying a suit - never used it for that but pretty sure it would have been fine.
Not cheap of course being Ortlieb.

 

[sheddy]

How far to ride to the gig ?

 

[tyred]

Wear it and take your time.

 

[markemark]

 

[annedonnelly]

Can you go early and hang the suit in a room somewhere to let the creases drop out?

 

[Brandane]

@Accy cyclist for suggestions? I'm sure he will have a tow along wardrobe or similar for his various ensembles!

 

[T4tomo]

assuming youre not changing at the back of the church, just hang it up in the bathroom whilst you shower and the steam will help any creases drop out. I'd be inclined to swiss roll the trousers to prevent creasing.

 

[Oldhippy]

Formal wear? What's formal wear?

 

[fair weather cyclist]

You might as well show up in lycra. There is no way you can transport a suit in a bike and still look presentable. You think you look presentable, but believe me you don't.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Doesn’t one just hang it in one’s caravan?