I've started riding in once or twice a week, hopefully I can up that if my work schedule allows. I used to store my clothes the night before in a locker at the gym at work. But I don't have a locker at my new job's gym, and unfortunately can't get one as there is a waiting list. I should be able to keep clothes in my desk, but honestly? I never remember to bring them in the day before, and plus sometimes I just wake up and am like, "I want to commute today!" so I have to wing it. Also, I like to pick my outfit based on how I am feeling that morning.

So.

I use a ratty old backpack. I'm already noting issues, particularly in this heat with a sweaty back (luckily not sweaty enough to go through and soak my work clothes). I saw a guy today that had one of those messenger bags. He was on a road bike (I ride my road bike to commute too) and all stretched out and he had this lovely little bag hanging out in the general vicinity of his butt. It looked compact and stable and I wished I had one so my back wouldn't be sweaty.

Does anyone have any good (preferably inexpensive) recommendations here? Also, I've always wondered, how do you get the shoulder bag things to keep from sliding around to your side and getting you off balance? I don't understand how they always seem to perch there so happily on people's butts without sliding around like they probably would on me...

K.