Cycling to a restaurant

[Tin Pot]

okay, this maybe a bit of a weak question..!

I've got an hour and a half commute into the City to a restaurant next week.

How do I arrive looking/smelling respectable?

Bike security is going to be a nightmare I suspect, may have to use a train stations facilities.

 

[Spinney]

You don't. But you take wet wipes and a clean shirt and use the loos in the station to smarten up a bit before going to the restaurant.

 

[steve50]

Allow a bit more time so you can take it a bit steadier then you won't get as sweaty. A nice long sleeved jersey over long cycle pants should be presentable enough.

 

[ianrauk]

Just take it easy.

 

[roadrash]

take your time , I would be more concerned about cycling home after stuffing myself in a resteraunt

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Leave a bit earlier, warm yourself up to glow levels, then pootle the rest of the way. It's possible to cycle without getting any sweatier than from walking. It's also surprising how little time you have to add to the journey. Bear in mind, though, that cycling creates its own ventilation so any degree of overheating will make itself felt when you stop.

 

[raleighnut]

^^^^^^+1, just pootle it.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Take the Pinarello, but spare the horses. Wear one of those tuxedo jerseys. Make sure your keys do have the Pino logo on it when you drop them on the table.

 

[MichaelW2]

Go easy and roll along for the last 1/4 mile

 

[mjr]

take your time , I would be more concerned about cycling home after stuffing myself in a resteraunt

But the benefit is that you don't have to worry about the breathalyser... needing to balance acts as a restraint on how much wine you drink and how long you leave it before riding home... assuming you're not riding a tricycle

Bear in mind, though, that cycling creates its own ventilation so any degree of overheating will make itself felt when you stop.

That's why it's important to coast the last bit:

Go easy and roll along for the last 1/4 mile

I've ridden to a few restaurants over the years. Usually it's starting to cool down by the time you need to leave for a typical reservation time. I do resign myself to carrying a satchel into or using a locker near my destination, though.

 

[gaz71]

Hope it doesn't rain!!

 

[Deleted member 35268]

Shower in a can.

 

[Tin Pot]

Leave a bit earlier, warm yourself up to glow levels, then pootle the rest of the way. It's possible to cycle without getting any sweatier than from walking. It's also surprising how little time you have to add to the journey. Bear in mind, though, that cycling creates its own ventilation so any degree of overheating will make itself felt when you stop.

I sweat when walking.

So, what - wear chinos and a polo and just hope it's not a wet weather day?

Looks like rain all next week. Plus I'd be sore an hour and a half without a chamois.

 

[hopless500]

Cycled out for Christmas lunch this year and just took the smarter stuff in a bag and had a quick clean up and change in the ladies.

 

[mjr]

I sweat when walking.

So how do you deal with that?

Plus I'd be sore an hour and a half without a chamois.

Don't you have a utility bike? Endura make some undershorts which can be worn under trousers (limited stock but I think this is them) and aren't too "waddle-y" when walking, but you may suffer the usual problems of not changing underwear after a sweaty ride.