What do you wear to cycle into work?

Seems to work.

What is your main commuting outfit (eg. oldest clothes available, rolled up jeans, suit, lycra/ club kit)

Summer: bamboo t shirt, merino cardie, rohan patterned skirt, leather Mary-janes
Winter: merino jersey (fashion not cycle-specifc), same skirt, merino tights (again fashion not cycle specific), gloves, boots, bobble hat.

What are the measures you have take for safety/ comfort (eg. helmet, lights, reflectives, mudguards, toe warmers)

Cycle defensively/assertively, try to interact with drivers as people and negotiate the road. Bike has dynamo lights, bell, mudguards and chainguard, and hub brakes. Very upright bike for comfort, stability at lower speeds, better road visibility and driver interaction. coaster brake so I can indicate and brake at the same time even with something in my hands. Front and rear racks so I don't get a sweaty back. A reflective sash after dark. Carry spare tube, pump, various tools, spare nots and bolts and cable ties. Outfit picked to look like "real person" clothes not cyclesport clothes. Firmly believe that a flowery skirt, a bobble hat and a big smile do more for my safety than a helmet and fluoro.

*How do you amuse/ occupy yourself on your commute (music, imaginary conversations, provoking other road users etc) *

Sing, anticipate traffic, get grumpy about kamikaze mamils.

What is your main commuting outfit (eg. oldest clothes available, rolled up jeans, suit, lycra/ club kit)

Summer:Jersey, shorts, gloves (all bike-specific), and I'll usually ride my touring bike which has drops. Looking like a 'proper cyclist'.
Winter: Whatever I've been wearing to work in, but usually jeans, boots, a jumper, and a wool coat. Nodder vest over the top as coat doesn't have any reflectives. Gloves and merino buff to keep me warm. *

What are the measures you have take for safety/ comfort (eg. helmet, lights, reflectives, mudguards, toe warmers)*

Cycle training, helmet, lights. Winter bike is Dutch-style because I'm more comfortable on an upright bike when the roads get greasy/icy.

*How do you amuse/ occupy yourself on your commute (music, imaginary conversations, provoking other road users etc) *

Mutter to myself (usually "What's this idiot going to do next?"), look out for nice cafes, try and remember where I left my inhaler.

What is your main commuting outfit (eg. oldest clothes available, rolled up jeans, suit, lycra/ club kit)

The skin of my latest victim.*

What are the measures you have take for safety/ comfort (eg. helmet, lights, reflectives, mudguards, toe warmers)*

Closing my eyes and asking the Lord above to guide me through the sinners.

*How do you amuse/ occupy yourself on your commute (music, imaginary conversations, provoking other road users etc) *

Smearing myself with chocolate mousse generally keeps a smile on the dial. When it gets too cold though, I move to microwavable chocolate puddings.

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If anyone wants to post a **selfie **of 'what I wore today' that would be great too!

For the love of baby Jesus - no.

^ sorry for my attempt at humour. And thanks guys for your responses so far!

What is your main commuting outfit (eg. oldest clothes available, rolled up jeans, suit, lycra/ club kit)

Lycra bibs, jerseys and soft shell from Aldi. They work and are cheap. Plus I have showers and a locker at work that has my work clothing.

What are the measures you have take for safety/ comfort (eg. helmet, lights, reflectives, mudguards, toe warmers)

Camera on the helmet (best bit of safety kit I've ever bought), One steady front light, one flashing front light. One flashing rear light. For the winter I have a Hump backpack cover that is 95% 3M reflective.

How do you amuse/ occupy yourself on your commute (music, imaginary conversations, provoking other road users etc)

Annoying earworms and checking continually for WAC drivers and idiot cyclists.

Wetsuit, diving mask, snorkel.

Anything less would be madness.

A simple robe / beard combo

for c. 9 months in the year: t shirt and long shorts, cycling cap and mitts. if more than spitting, a sexy fluoro jacket.

for approximately winter: same jacket regardless of rainfall and when esp cold full-fingered gloves, a buff and long trousers tucked into socks or rolled up.

waterproof overshoes if v wet

shower and get changed at work

stay safe by riding well (everything else is marginal gains) and comfortable by having a bike that fits me and using a mudguard usually

my commute is short and city-centre. it has never crossed my mind that i might need to occupy myself! if i'm riding with my girlfriend or see someone i know then obviously i make conversation. otherwise it has never occurred to me to be bored. besides things relevant to the cycling, I'm most likely to think about what i'm doing that day

'Inhabit' their space?

What's that to do with clothing?
You can own the road in jeans, Lycra, Rapha, suits, hi viz, lo viz...
You can be owned in the same clothes ...

Just sayin'

hi viz tuxedo. standard.

hat is your main commuting outfit (eg. oldest clothes available, rolled up jeans, suit, lycra/ club kit)
Jeans ( slim fit unrolled) , tshirt/flannel shirt , chrome metropolis and beanie if its cold
What are the measures you have take for safety/ comfort (eg. helmet, lights, reflectives, mudguards, toe warmers)
Lights
How do you amuse/ occupy yourself on your commute (music, imaginary conversations, provoking other road users etc)
Headphones and whip skids

'Inhabit' their space?

What's that to do with clothing?
You can own the road in jeans, Lycra, Rapha, suits, hi viz, lo viz...
You can be owned in the same clothes ...

Just sayin'

sure.. not gonna dispute that .. just saying clothing could be an indicator of attitudes towards the road that's all

I wear nothing, nada, not a stitch.
That way at least I can guarantee the roads will be completely empty.

I live for the London Naked Bike Ride.

This post may or may not be true.

Summer : Swrve shorts, padded undershorts, any old t-shirt. Lightweight windproof jacket in bag just in case.

When it gets a little colder, add a fleece top. Or a short sleeve merino base layer depending on what is clean. Plus leg an arm warmers at the ready.

Winter: Full leggings, padded undershorts, waterproof overshorts, waterproof jacket with reflectors. Full length sleeve merino base layer and a fleece if its is cold.

As for the bike, light and reflectors are on bike all year round. In Winter I carry spare batteries and a side lighting.

sure.. not gonna dispute that .. just saying clothing could be an indicator of attitudes towards the road that's all

and what drivers wear for driving, for using the road.
does that also indicate their attitude to the road?

just askin'

What are the measures you have take for safety

one simple measure, jobsagoodun: http://www.lfgss.com/post3837392-54.html

and what drivers wear for driving, for using the road.
does that also indicate their attitude to the road?

just askin'

their car?

jeans, cycle to work everyday, can I have a badge?
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001457513004636

Jeans ( slim fit unrolled) , tshirt/flannel shirt , chrome metropolis and beanie if its cold

Whoa there sailor, let's not get carried away. A whole beanie!!

their car?

you're right.

What is your main commuting outfit (eg. oldest clothes available, rolled up jeans, suit, lycra/ club kit)

Whatever I'm wearing to work. Only a three mile commute. In fact whatever I'm wearing is pretty much what I wear on the bike all the time. I've decided 100km is my minimum requirement for any kind of lycra.

My wardrobe is pretty much entirely shorts/skirts/tights and skinny jeans, so everything is reasonanbly suitable for cycling and mostly already oil-stained anyway.

What are the measures you have take for safety/ comfort (eg. helmet, lights, reflectives, mudguards, toe warmers)

Lights, mudguards. Watching people like a hawk. Avoiding idiots. General no nonsensery.

How do you amuse/ occupy yourself on your commute (music, imaginary conversations, provoking other road users etc)

Music music music. Always music. I will make myself late for work waiting for my mp3 player to charge rather than ride without tunes.

Music music music. Always music. I will make myself late for work waiting for my mp3 player to charge rather than ride without tunes.

Boris is gunning for you!