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@oblivious
I cycle and climb several times a week in London, carrying my 60m rope, harness, shoes etc around in a climbing rucksack. Cycle 8 miles from home to work, 7 miles to the Westway then another 9 miles home.
Paniers seem like a good idea, but I'm quite used to carrying all the gear on my back now, the only gripe being that my centre of gravity is raised so you have to be careful taking corners as speed.
When not in London, I cycle to faces on my mountain bike using the same or larger rucksack.