Commuter/cycle clothing which is suitable for the office?

[Commuter-George]

Can anyone recommend any cycle clothing which is suitable to wear in the office?

I currently cycle to my place of work and I work in a smart office environment. I take my morning commute at a leisurely pace on a hybrid, so I feel that I do not need to wear specialist cycle wear (lycra!).

Are there any brands that combine cycle wear technology (lightweight/breathable/anti sweat shirts and stretch of trousers etc) and smart office styles? I know Ted Baker have a range, but that it upwards of £90 a shirt.

Any recommendations or discussion on the area would be great.

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[ufkacbln]

Probably too late but Marks and Spencer's were clearing outvtheir cycling Chinos at a Tenner

Ideal for cycling and easily smart enough for work

 

[ufkacbln]

Don't get stuck with cycling

There are a number of outdoor manufacturers such as Rohan Craghoppers and others do exactly what you need with the addition of a good pair of padded undershorts

Also Craghoppers are available at cut price in TK Maxx, Debenhams and other outlets

 

[annedonnelly]

Don't get stuck with cycling

There are a number of outdoor manufacturers such as Rohan Craghoppers and others do exactly what you need with the addition of a good pair of padded undershorts

Also Craghoppers are available at cut price in TK Maxx, Debenhams and other outlets

Yes, any type of walking trousers are good - they dry easily if it rains. They do tend to be a bit flappy around the ankle though so I have to fasten mine up with those velcro cycle clip things.

 

[outlash]

A lot of Vulpine's range is clothing just very nice stuff that works on the bike too. I have couple of bits of theirs and I wear them as normal clothing. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for etc etc....

 

[MichaelW2]

There are a number of outdoor manufacturers such as Rohan Craghoppers and others do exactly what you need with the addition of a good pair of padded undershorts

I only used padded shorts above 1 1/2 hrs ride. Wicking polycotton underwear, close fitting (briefs not boxers) are probably best but I generally use std cotton ones.

Craghoppers are a bit flappy behind the knee. Rohan have a closer cut, as do Go-Outdoors own brand.
Rohan office shirts are nice but everyone copies their concepts, so no need to splash out.
If you can invest in a quality Merino wool T shirt, you won't get whiffy.

 

[Commuter-George]

thanks everyone for the quick responses, will check out all your suggestions!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Dress for the destination not the journey. And ride slow.

It is what millions of N. European commuting cyclists do every day.

 

[subaqua]

Dress for the destination not the journey. And ride slow.

It is what millions of N. European commuting cyclists do every day.

I used to guffaw at suggestions like this. Till I did it over the summer. And it just works. Ride at a sensible pace ( still quicker than by car ) I don't get sweaty orrid and saves me struggling to get changed on some of the smaller sites. Wednesday this week was a problem with the rain so just wore baggy shorts instead and changed into smart trousers in the bogs.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I used to guffaw at suggestions like this. Till I did it over the summer. And it just works. Ride at a sensible pace ( still quicker than by car ) I don't get sweaty orrid and saves me struggling to get changed on some of the smaller sites. Wednesday this week was a problem with the rain so just wore baggy shorts instead and changed into smart trousers in the bogs.

Fairly standard cph modus operandi. But with a cape and full, deep mudguards, and a situpandbeg riding position many don't even need to change.

And it rains much less often than we all think.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

As well as the excellent cycling chinos (still not shrunk after several wash cycles) tgat I ride and wear to eotk. TBH the grey are a brtter firmal colour IMO tgan the blue.

M&S do active wear chinos too, a cotton twill, more office standard, material but still with inbuilt stretch at the waist and cut for active comfort. £30 and available instore as well as online. But the cycling ones are excellent all round & shower (not water) proof, if you can get some

 

[GrumpyGregry]

+1 the m&s active wear chinos for life in general.

 

[andyfraser]

And it rains much less often than we all think.

But I get soaked at least one journey per week and it's been going on for months!