Yeah, my co-workers and customers still think I'm a bit off . . . makes me feel special! I love my commute rides. It just makes my day better.

I use a backpack and actually love it. I use my bigger camelbak pack, without the bladder, as my backpack. It has the chest and waist straps that keeps everything in place and it is well padded against my back. I feel almost naked if I'm not wearing it. I do keep spare shoes and jeans at work so all I have to bring is a shirt and under garments day to day.

As for lunch, I like the baggie idea too. I freeze soups and stuff like that so I don't have to worry about spilling. I also keep a stock of food at work with things like crackers, nuts, fruit cups and protien bars so they're there if I need them or if I forget to bring lunch. I also bought a small wallet that just has the basics in ID and debt card/money. I use it for bikes rides then toss it in my purse if I'm driving.

If takes a while to figure it all out. But it is soooo worth the effort! bikerHen