They can't do this!

My boss started making noises today with the effect that i will no longer be allowed to cycle to work as they don't like me keeping my suit and shoes at work. Also they think i may be too sweaty as summer comes! Even though i cycled all last summer, and i always put on a fresh shirt at work and don't smell!

I have a rule of thumb that says that if someone presents two unrelated reasons for something, then they started with a prejudice and then searched for the justification. The rule works surprisingly well.

This example obeys the rule. They don't like you keeping a suit in the office? why not? what's not to like? That's not a reason for anything, so they've had to scratch around for a second reason; you "may" be too sweaty?

Basically this guy (gal?) just doesn't want you to cycle, and doesn't know why, so has made some stuff up. RPM's right, best just to ignore him(her) and carry on. If they challenge you, ask them to explain what's wrong with having a suit in the office, and if anyone has complained about you being sweaty/smelly.

I've had to tell people who work for me that they smell, and believe me, its a job you put off until people start complaining.