quick change

[fetchspot]

Hi All

New poster, so hope I am doing this correct.

Been biking for a couple years. I find I drive someplace (perhaps hours away) and then bike from there. My question is does anyone have suggestions of how to change out of wet shorts soon after a ride? I read that when you change out of your shoes you should change out of your shorts. I tend to change in my van if no restrooms are available. I saw a tunic by Terry that looked promising as a "tent" to slip out of wet to dry clothing.

How to others stay/get dry after a ride, before they get home to shower?

Appreciate your insights, in advance. Thanks.

Fetchspot-my dogs bike with me.

[jusdooit]

If you can change in your van without being seen that's what I'd do. I don't have that option, so I keep a large beach towel that I can wrap around me and change underneath.

[Owlie]

The drive to the trails I normally ride is no longer than 10-15 minutes, so I don't bother. I just change my shoes so that I can drive.

[Catrin]

If I can't make it to the showers at the state park in which I generally mountain bike before coming home, then I change in the bathroom. I keep a towel and washcloth with me where I can at least wipe the sweat off my body before putting on clean/dry clothing. I've seen women in the parking lot at the same park doing what you describe under a large towel.

I know another woman who purchased a long casual skirt that she uses for the same purpose that you use the towel for - and the advantage is it can't fall off

[OakLeaf]

In hot weather I put on a sarong. If I have a place to change (bathroom, woods, car) that's preferred, but if not, I can leave my sweaty bra on and change shorts underneath it. It's obviously not enough to wear when the temperature is below 85 or so though.

[ny biker]

First choice: find a bathroom. I often start my rides near an outdoor shopping center with a decent public restroom, and there's usually a convenience store or fast food place near the start point for other rides.

Second choice: change in the front seat of my car. It's not the easiest thing to do, but it works. I have several reflective sun shades that I use to cover the windshield and side window in case anyone walks by while I'm indecent.

(I won't change in a porta-potty -- they're too dirty and I worry I would accidentally drop something.)