{"id":38310,"date":"2021-08-06T18:13:07","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T01:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=38310"},"modified":"2021-08-29T20:11:42","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T03:11:42","slug":"9-tips-for-women-bike-commuters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/9-tips-for-women-bike-commuters\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Useful Tips for Women Bike Commuters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In my experience being a woman bike commuter has some extra challenges. I&#8217;ve figured out some ways to deal with them &#8211; here are my top 9 useful tips for women bike commuters!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26721\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26721\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26721\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26721\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?fit=300%2C535&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,535\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-300(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycling burns so many calories, that it is not surprising that most bike commuters are quite lean!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?fit=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?fit=300%2C535&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26721 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg\" alt=\"In my experience being a woman bike commuter has some extra challenges. I've figured out some ways to deal with them - here are my top 9 tips for women bike commuters!\" width=\"300\" height=\"535\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26721\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26721\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26721\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?fit=300%2C535&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,535\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-300(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycling burns so many calories, that it is not surprising that most bike commuters are quite lean!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?fit=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?fit=300%2C535&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26721 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?resize=300%2C535&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In my experience being a woman bike commuter has some extra challenges. I've figured out some ways to deal with them - here are my top 9 tips for women bike commuters!\" width=\"300\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?resize=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1 168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?resize=84%2C150&amp;ssl=1 84w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?resize=202%2C360&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Woman-bike-commuter-at-intersection-of-Dunsmuir-and-Hornby-separated-bike-lanes-3001.jpg?resize=258%2C460&amp;ssl=1 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> In my experience being a woman bike commuter has some extra challenges. I&#8217;ve figured out some ways to deal with them &#8211; here are my top 9 tips for women bike commuters!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When Joe decided to commute to work by bike he took a deodorant and a couple of extra shirts to work, bought a Gortex rain jacket <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets\/\">(read his review of the 7 best waterproof cycling jackets here)<\/a> and he was pretty much <em>done<\/em>. Must be nice! But as I say to Joe, it takes a village to be a woman, and never did I realize this as much as when I was getting ready for work every day out of a gym locker. Over the first few weeks I made a lot of mistakes and had many bad hair days, but I learned a lot! Below, I explain how I turned my rookie mistakes into useful tips.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22460\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hub-cycling-ungap-the-map-in-metro-vancouver\/separated-bike-lane-in-vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?fit=750%2C380&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,380\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Separated bike lane in Vancouver with multiple cyclists\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;More and more people are getting to work by bike, thanks to decent infrastructure in many cities. I find it exhilirating to be part of all this&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?fit=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?fit=750%2C380&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-22460 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg\" alt=\"More and more people are getting to work by bike, thanks to decent infrastructure\" width=\"750\" height=\"380\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hub-cycling-ungap-the-map-in-metro-vancouver\/separated-bike-lane-in-vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?fit=750%2C380&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,380\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Separated bike lane in Vancouver with multiple cyclists\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;More and more people are getting to work by bike, thanks to decent infrastructure in many cities. I find it exhilirating to be part of all this&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?fit=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?fit=750%2C380&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-22460 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C380&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"More and more people are getting to work by bike, thanks to decent infrastructure\" width=\"750\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?resize=250%2C127&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Separated-bike-lane-in-Vancouver-with-multiple-cyclists.jpg?resize=320%2C162&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> More and more people are getting to work by bike, thanks to decent infrastructure in many cities. I find it exhilarating to be part of all this<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Mistake #1 \u2013 Thinking that if your gym has a hair dryer you don\u2019t need to bring your own<\/h3>\n<p>Yeah \u2013 no. What happens when there are two or three women trying to get ready at the same time, and you have an important meeting to get to? <strong>So here is my first tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Tip #1: Invest in the Necessary Equipment<\/h2>\n<p>Best to have your own hairdryer if you don\u2019t have time to wait around. But of course, you don&#8217;t want to be carrying your <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2EaJMky\">hairdryer<\/a> in your pannier, so you will need to buy an extra one. Be prepared to spend a few dollars to have what you need. In my experience, the investment is well worth the reduced stress.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an inspirational video about women cycling to work:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Cycling to work transformed my body\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fdWpRdZmGeU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related content:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-jackets-waterproof-windproof\/\">Check out our review of 7 of the best windproof and waterproof cycling jackets for women.<\/a><\/h5>\n<h3>Mistake #2 \u2013 Overlooking the fact that if you cycle to work, sooner or later, your stuff will get wet<\/h3>\n<p>Sooner or later, your cycling clothes are likely to get wet from sweat or rain. So, the important point is to<strong> figure out a practical way to dry your gear.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My second mistake was not thinking about that at all. In fact, I just assumed that toiletries, clothes, shoes, wet towels and sweaty cycling gear would all fit in a 1 foot by 1 foot locker \u2026 and that everything would dry out during the day. Actually, not so much. In fact, if wet clothes spend the day crammed in a locker, they may not dry out at all, so you have the fun of putting on wet clothes in the evening!<\/p>\n<p>Even worse, if you keep them in a locker with your work clothes, your work clothes may start to smell like sweat or moist towels. Yikes! <strong>So here&#8217;s my second tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Tip #2 for Women Bike Commuters: Make Sure You Have a Good Place to Dry Your Gear<\/h2>\n<p>To solve the <strong>\u201csmell\u201d problem<\/strong> I bought a second lock for a second locker. Now when I get undressed in the morning I put everything wet in a vacant locker, including the wet towels, so they get a chance to dry out during the day \u2013 and most importantly, my wet cycling gear stays away from my working clothes in my first locker. When I get back into my cycling clothes at night I transfer the now-dry towels back into my main locker. Most gyms will allow you to keep a day locker at no charge. Even if there is a charge, it is worth it. Alternately, and perhaps a bit more simply, Joe put up some hooks on the walls of his office, to hang things up.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22459\" style=\"width: 751px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22459\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hub-cycling-ungap-the-map-in-metro-vancouver\/family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-vancouver\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?fit=751%2C465&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"751,465\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Family cycling separated bike lane Vancouver\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Vancouver has put in so much cycling infrastructure that small children can cycle safely&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?fit=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?fit=750%2C464&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22459 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg\" alt=\"The number of people cycling in Metro Vancouver has increased rapidly in recent years, the bike network remains fragmented with hundreds of gaps across the region - UnGap the map\" width=\"751\" height=\"465\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22459\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hub-cycling-ungap-the-map-in-metro-vancouver\/family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-vancouver\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?fit=751%2C465&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"751,465\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Family cycling separated bike lane Vancouver\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Vancouver has put in so much cycling infrastructure that small children can cycle safely&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?fit=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?fit=750%2C464&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22459 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?resize=751%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The number of people cycling in Metro Vancouver has increased rapidly in recent years, the bike network remains fragmented with hundreds of gaps across the region - UnGap the map\" width=\"751\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?w=751&amp;ssl=1 751w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?resize=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?resize=750%2C464&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?resize=150%2C93&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?resize=250%2C155&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Family-cycling-separated-bike-lane-Vancouver.jpg?resize=320%2C198&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/noscript> If they can do it, so can I!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Mistake #3 \u2013 Thinking one water bottle will be enough<\/h3>\n<p>In the morning I park my bike underground and then take my empty water bottle and pannier to the gym where I shower. I keep the bottle in my locker, and then refill it at night before I leave. But every so often I forget to bring my water bottle off the bike in the morning \u2013 and then I suffer on my way home. My commute is 14 km (8.7 miles) one way with a few good hills, and I need my water! <strong>So here is my third tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Tip #3 for Women Bike Commuters: Make Sure You Have a Spare Water Bottle<\/h2>\n<p>Now I keep an extra <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2C4YljX\">water bottle<\/a> in my locker for those days when I forget the bottle on the bike. A really cheap solution to what can be quite a crippling problem \u2013 especially on a hot summer&#8217;s day!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-tips-bike-commuter\/\">How to Become a Bike Commuter \u2013 7 Tips to Plan for Success for Women Bike Commuters<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Tip #4: Don&#8217;t Cheap Out on Panniers!<\/h3>\n<p>Invest in a good quality set of panniers.\u00a0 There is no way that I could survive without mobile storage.\u00a0 My daily needs are too big for a backpack, and besides, cycling is enough of a workout without extra weight on my back. You wouldn&#8217;t go camping without a tent \u2013 don&#8217;t try to bike commute without the right equipment.<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend getting panniers that make it easy to take along your dresses and suits without getting them creased. For me, it&#8217;s important to be able to ride my bike to work but still look like an executive when I get there. I have found the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nNFKS1\"><strong>perfect panniers<\/strong> in the Two Wheel Gear Panniers<\/a> &#8211; read my <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/two-wheel-gear-classic-2-0-garment-pannier-review-mrs-average-joe-cyclist\/\">full review of Two Wheel Gear Garment Panniers for Women Bike Commuters here<\/a>. You can also read Joe&#8217;s review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-commuterbike-touring-panniers-two-wheel-gear-classic-2-0-garment-pannier-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Two Wheel Gear<\/a> Panniers here. If these seem too big to you, you can see our pick of <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/six-of-the-best-bike-panniers\/\">7 of the best panniers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17167\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nNFKS1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/two-wheel-gear-classic-garmert-pannier-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Two Wheel Gear Classic Garment Pannier-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Two Wheel Gear classic panniers enable you to get your clothes to the office without creasing them.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17167 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg\" alt=\"The Two Wheel Gear classic panniers enable you to get your clothes to the office without creasing them. Read the full review of this great pannier here. 9 tips for women bike commuters\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/two-wheel-gear-classic-garmert-pannier-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Two Wheel Gear Classic Garment Pannier-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Two Wheel Gear classic panniers enable you to get your clothes to the office without creasing them.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17167 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Two Wheel Gear classic panniers enable you to get your clothes to the office without creasing them. Read the full review of this great pannier here. 9 tips for women bike commuters\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Two-Wheel-Gear-Classic-Garmert-Pannier-750.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Two Wheel Gear classic panniers enable you to get your clothes to the office without creasing them. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/two-wheel-gear-classic-2-0-garment-pannier-review-mrs-average-joe-cyclist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read my full review of these great panniers here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have a huge amount of gear, then another option is to use a really good cycling backpack. Some of these are amazingly comfortable. You can read our reviews of the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/targus-work-play-cycling-backpack-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Targus Work + Play Waterproof Cycling Backpack here,<\/a> and our review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/craft-cadence-cycling-backpack-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craft Cadence Cycling Backpack here.<\/a> We highly recommend both of them!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30885\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30885\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3s4HtW3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30885\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/targus-work-play-cycling-backpack-review\/post-maggie-wearing-targus-backpack\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?fit=750%2C706&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,706\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Maggie wearing Targus backpack\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here I am wearing the Targus Work + Play Cycling backpack&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?fit=300%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?fit=750%2C706&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30885 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg\" alt=\"Here I am wearing the Targus Work + Play Cycling backpack\" width=\"750\" height=\"706\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30885\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/targus-work-play-cycling-backpack-review\/post-maggie-wearing-targus-backpack\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?fit=750%2C706&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,706\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post Maggie wearing Targus backpack\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here I am wearing the Targus Work + Play Cycling backpack&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?fit=300%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?fit=750%2C706&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30885 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?resize=750%2C706&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here I am wearing the Targus Work + Play Cycling backpack\" width=\"750\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?resize=300%2C282&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?resize=250%2C235&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Post-Maggie-wearing-Targus-backpack.jpg?resize=320%2C301&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3s4HtW3\">Here I am wearing the Targus Work + Play Cycling backpack<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tip #5 for Women Bike Commuters: Keep your Bike Lock at the Place Where you Park Your Bike<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Locks are really heavy to drag back and forth daily. Get a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2oSJVOl\">really great lock <\/a><\/strong>and then leave it wherever you park your bike. I recommend a really strong U-Lock. <strong>Don&#8217;t ever rely on a cable lock<\/strong>. We are fans of the Kryptonite U-Locks. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-locks\/\"><strong>Here is Joe&#8217;s post about 7 of the best bike locks<\/strong><\/a>. The lock below is his pick for the best bike lock money can buy, based on independent reviews and testing.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"avejoecyc0e-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B005YPK9SY\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"dde42c196a0b8dac76c8f0ba47c05853\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29854\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29854\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/9-tips-for-women-bike-commuters\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ajc always lock up your bike celena\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is absolutely essential to lock up your bike correctly!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29854 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29854\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/9-tips-for-women-bike-commuters\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ajc always lock up your bike celena\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is absolutely essential to lock up your bike correctly!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29854 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ajc-always-lock-up-your-bike-celena.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> It is absolutely essential to lock up your bike correctly!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip #6 for Women Bike Commuters: Keep Dress Shoes in Your Office<\/h2>\n<p>I keep several pairs of dress shoes under my desk. And I keep a pair of flats in my gym locker to get to the office. I also keep my suit jackets in a closet at the office. They would take up far too much room in the gym locker. Figure out a plan that works for you, and be organized and systematic about it. It beats being at work with nothing appropriate to wear!<\/p>\n<p>Joe had that happen one day, so he had to go out and buy a pair of dress pants first thing in the morning \u2013 wearing bike shorts at work would not have been appreciated!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24656\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24656\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24656\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=24656\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?fit=750%2C1029&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1029\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1500837732&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Getting ready to bike women bike commuters\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It&#8217;s a great idea to keep dress shoes in your office. If not, you have to figure out how to get them in your pannier!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?fit=219%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?fit=746%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24656 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg\" alt=\"It's a great idea to keep dress shoes in your office. If not, you have to remember to pack them into your pannier every morning!\" width=\"750\" height=\"1029\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24656\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=24656\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?fit=750%2C1029&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1029\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1500837732&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Getting ready to bike women bike commuters\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It&#8217;s a great idea to keep dress shoes in your office. If not, you have to figure out how to get them in your pannier!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?fit=219%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?fit=746%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24656 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?resize=750%2C1029&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"It's a great idea to keep dress shoes in your office. If not, you have to remember to pack them into your pannier every morning!\" width=\"750\" height=\"1029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?resize=219%2C300&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?resize=746%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 746w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?resize=109%2C150&amp;ssl=1 109w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?resize=250%2C343&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters.jpg?resize=320%2C439&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> It&#8217;s a great idea to keep dress shoes in your office. If not, you have to remember to pack them into your pannier every morning!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tip #7: Have a Double Set of Toiletries<\/h2>\n<p>I keep a supply of makeup, hair products, creams, and of course my hair dryer, in my locker rather than packing things in and out daily. The daily organization and hassle this saves is priceless.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #8 for Women Bike Commuters: Pack Lunches in Bulk<\/h2>\n<p>At the beginning of each week I bring in a pannier packed with all the foods I will need that week. We have a full kitchen at our office so I can bring in soups, leftovers, bread, bag-of-salad, whatever. I also pack in my work clothes at the beginning of each week and pack home my laundry at the end of the week. Some people drive in once a week to get all their food and clothing ready for the week.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #9: You Cannot Have Enough Plastic Bags!<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26859\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26859\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26859\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?fit=300%2C486&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,486\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"zee on bike(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Commuting by bike is challenging, but it will put a smile on your face!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?fit=185%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?fit=300%2C486&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26859 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg\" alt=\"Commuting by bike is challenging, but it will put a smile on your face!\" width=\"300\" height=\"486\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26859\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26859\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?fit=300%2C486&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,486\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"zee on bike(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Commuting by bike is challenging, but it will put a smile on your face!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?fit=185%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?fit=300%2C486&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26859 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?resize=300%2C486&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Commuting by bike is challenging, but it will put a smile on your face!\" width=\"300\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?resize=185%2C300&amp;ssl=1 185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?resize=93%2C150&amp;ssl=1 93w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?resize=222%2C360&amp;ssl=1 222w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/zee-on-bike1.jpg?resize=284%2C460&amp;ssl=1 284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript> Commuting by bike is challenging, but it will put a smile on your face!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I always keep at least three plastic bags at the bottom of each pannier.\u00a0 This makes it so easy to keep my laundry from smelling up the locker\u00a0and my panniers, especially the towels. (<strong>Comment from Joe, who is leaning over my shoulder<\/strong>: And you can wear plastic bags between your socks and your shoes if there is a sudden downpour \u2013\u00a0they do an excellent job at keeping your feet dry, and are much cheaper than waterproof socks.)<\/p>\n<p>It took me about three to four weeks to get most of this sorted out, but now I\u2019m organized. Using the second day locker has been my final tweak. Since I work downtown I can buy make-up, shampoo, and some foods at lunch time, so that makes things easier. Once you are organized, the maintenance is easy.<\/p>\n<p>One thing that I\u2019m still having trouble with is <strong>organizing my locker<\/strong>. It is hard to keep shirt, pants and skirts all looking fresh when they are hanging off three small hooks.\u00a0I\u2019m trying a few different methods and I\u2019ll let you know how I make out!<\/p>\n<h2>Below are links to all of our best posts on bike commuting<\/h2>\n<p>How to use this slideshow: Clicking on a picture will take you to that post. Hovering your mouse over a pic will pause the slideshow. On the right and left, there are arrows to move ahead or back.<br \/>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-26705\" style=\"max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-26705 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Commuting by bike\" data-width=\"750\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_26705\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_26705\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-26706 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-10-24 20:32:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-set-up-your-commuter-bike\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross\" class=\"slider-26705 slide-26706 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">How to Set Up a Commuter Bike<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-26707 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-10-24 20:35:19\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-tips-for-new-bike-commuters\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-02.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-26705 slide-26707 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 Tips for New Bike Commuters<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-28054 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2018-02-08 12:26:19\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-waterproof-bike-panniers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/backpacks.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-26705 slide-28054 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 of the Best Bike Panniers<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-26712 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-10-24 20:51:19\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/10-tips-bike-commuting\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Bike-commuter1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-26705 slide-26712 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The 10 Most Important Things I\u2019ve Learned about Bike Commuting<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-26720 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-10-24 21:37:18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/9-tips-for-women-bike-commuters\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Getting-ready-to-bike-women-bike-commuters-21.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-26705 slide-26720 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">9 Tips for Women Bike Commuters<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-26724 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-10-24 21:48:57\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-locks\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-of-the-best-bike-locks.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Our picks for 5 of the best bike locks. Read more below!\" class=\"slider-26705 slide-26724 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 of the Best Bike Locks to Keep Your Bike Safe<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-26725 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-10-24 21:55:30\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-of-the-best-bike-lights\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/complete-guide-to-Bike-lights.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-26705 slide-26725 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 of the Best Bike Lights<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-43\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-43 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Check Out Our Most Popular Posts!<\/h3><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-25127\" style=\"max-width: 750px; 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