New Loads Possible!

Two days ago I got some new panniers, made by Axiom, for my commuter. They are actually dry bags, and seem to be completely waterproof. So far I've been very pleased. They have considerably expanded my carrying capacity as well.

Here is a bunch of Jim's old uniforms, which I was taking to Goodwill because he no longer wears uniforms in his new job as Care Manager:



Then I packed them into my new bag along with a pair of my daughters old shoes:



Now they're on my bike, ready to drop off at Goodwill on my commute to work:


Mission accomplished!

Non-lycra thoughts

've been thinking lately that my commuting garb might want to change. By riding to work in "full biking kit" (jersey, bike shorts, bike shoes) am I making commuting seem less accessible, less something that the average person might consider?
In keeping with this, I've biked with tennis shoes and a t-shirt a couple of times. The shorts are more problematic, as I have trouble with chafing due to the unique pedal stroke on my right leg with its new knee. I need to work on this concept.