Bike Commuting- what to do with all your stuff??

If I know I'm going to bike commute, I try to bring in everything the day before, including clothes and my lunch (most of the time my lunch is left overs with some other non-perishables). After the ride, I'll throw all my sweaty stuff in a plastic bag and then inside a backpack and keep it under my desk.

Chris

Do you also keep extra bike attire at work as well?  Reason I'm asking because if my morning commute clothes get all sweatty I'll need a different outfit for the evening commute.

Man- I have it good! My work place has a locker room with showers, and even blowdryers!  And they provide towels.  I don't know what I'd do it I coudn't shower- I sweat BAD.

Ok- so is it ok to wear "dirty" bike shorts?  I've never re-worn bike shorts.  I mean, if they're dried, if they've been sweatty isn't there a chance that you get a butt rash or something because of the possible bacteria?? 

Maybe this is so obvious nobody is suggesting it because you've already discounted the idea, but what about rear saddlebags for the bike?  I know they may not be "cool" and I don't know if you have a separate race bike/commute bike, but it seems to me like they would solve your problem easily.

These are all great suggestions.  Thanks for starting this thread. 

I'm gearing up to start commuting by bike this spring.  There are some great ideas here.  I'm concerned about being presentable once I'm here (the curse of the white girl... really red face after exercise).  I'm going to stock up on some necessities at work.... an extra makeup bag, a hair dryer, some "sponge shower" items.  I'm still not sure how to do the clothes... but I'm sure with a big enough bag I can get them here without too much wrinklage.  I will have to carefully segregate my food and my clothes... it would not do to wear my leftovers all day. 

Also, if you don't want to have to worry about your hair, just shave it.  It's soo much easier- I don't have to worry about a brush, styling products, conditioner, etc.