Footwear for both cycling and lifting

[Gibby]

Will be commuting by bike for a new job and looking to minimize the amount of baggage that I need to carry with me. Will be hitting the gym on the route (on way to work in the morning) and would like any recommendations for a good pair of trainers for both cycling and lifting.

Would a pair of chucks do the job? Would there be any real issues riding in lifting shoes, have never worn a pair before so don't know what they're like, but would eventually like to invest in a pair.

Anyone got any experiences here?

Cheers!

[convergentsum]

I do the same thing, but I wear cleats on the bike so I just deal with carrying my lifting shoes. But even if I didn't, I wouldn't want to lift in shoes I'd just got wet or muddy in.

[Adam Skillin]

Will be commuting by bike for a new job and looking to minimize the amount of baggage that I need to carry with me. Will be hitting the gym on the route (on way to work in the morning) and would like any recommendations for a good pair of trainers for both cycling and lifting.

Would a pair of chucks do the job? Would there be any real issues riding in lifting shoes, have never worn a pair before so don't know what they're like, but would eventually like to invest in a pair.

Anyone got any experiences here?

Cheers!

I'd highly advise you to figure out a way to carry a pair of actual lifting shoes with you. You will not want to pedal the bike on these, and shouldn't actually even wear them outside of the gym. Maybe one of those cute little wicker baskets on the handlebars, or a backpack.

[Gibby]

Will be taking panniers with me to and from work but was looking to minimize what I need to carry as I think it won't all fit (work clothes, lunch, bike stuff, lifting belt etc)

[Adam Skillin]

Will be taking panniers with me to and from work but was looking to minimize what I need to carry as I think it won't all fit (work clothes, lunch, bike stuff, lifting belt etc)

I get it, and I wish I had a better answer. But the recommendation here is going to be that you need to lift in lifting shoes, and that you need to bicycle in something other than lifting shoes.

[Gibby]

No problem, hopefully I can find a way to fit both cycling and lifting trainers. Thanks for the help

[poser]

My first thought was that chucks would work. I will say that riding a lot on flat pedals with cleats will eat into sole of Chucks. Like others said, I'd carry my lifters on my bike on in a backpack. Does your gym have lockers? That could be a solution. I commute by bike a lot and, yes, belt + shoes + fractional plates add up in terms of weight and bulk. A nice set of panniers and a frame bag will keep the weight low on your bike.

[convergentsum]

I carry my work stuff (clothes, laptop etc.) in my one pannier and my gym stuff in a backpack. Maybe I could fit everything into two panniers, but I'm not sure (my shoes are large enough to be awkward) and decent panniers aren't cheap.

[Adam Skillin]

My first thought was that chucks would work.

I'd argue that work boots might be better for lifting (worse for bicycling? I don't know), but lifting shoes are best.

[A Schenck]

Is it possible work with your gym to find a way to leave your bulky equipment (Belt/Shoes) at the gym full time?