Looking for recs. Recently started biking to work. I enjoy it but there are so many things I didn’t consider - bags, cold weather goggles (??), sweat management and the feeling that I never fully de-sweat, my dry dry lips, etc. I tend to be pretty budget minded. Any suggestions?

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Fio · Answer

Drop-Top Mittens: I have the dollar store version of these. Can easily access the fingies if needed but for the majority of your ride, they will be snuggling together on your handlebars. Also— install fenders if you don’t already have.

Julia · Answer

Milk crate & a change of clothes: I pack my work clothes and carry them with me when I cycle to work, then change when I get there. Then I don’t worry about sweating or spraying myself with water/mud- very liberating!

I also have a rack over my back wheel and strapped a milk crate to it so I can pop my bag in there. A front basket might work too depending on how much you’re carrying.

You could also try sunglasses rather than getting some kind of goggles, that should work just as well (at least on sunny days!). But warm gloves are the #1 cold weather cycling need IMO