Riding to work - A Hygiene question
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OK then how do you regular cycle commuters manage at work all day without being stinky?
I have tried a few times cycling to work now but only on days where I will be out doing physical stuff all day so would end up smelly anyway. We don't have a shower facility here (though it was high on my list of priorities in designing new premises), and I don't feel comfortable attending meetings or having meetings here if I have ridden in. Any clever solutions I am missing?
I have tried a few times cycling to work now but only on days where I will be out doing physical stuff all day so would end up smelly anyway. We don't have a shower facility here (though it was high on my list of priorities in designing new premises), and I don't feel comfortable attending meetings or having meetings here if I have ridden in. Any clever solutions I am missing?
Local gym with shower?
Leave a change of clothes at the office and give yourself a 15-minute "cooldown" after riding in, the sweat should mostly be absorbed by your riding clothes then you can freshen up as best you can. Shirts/suits could be laundered locally or you can drive in from time to time?
Leave a change of clothes at the office and give yourself a 15-minute "cooldown" after riding in, the sweat should mostly be absorbed by your riding clothes then you can freshen up as best you can. Shirts/suits could be laundered locally or you can drive in from time to time?
I havent got a shower where I work and have 15 miles each way comute and dont really find it an issue until it (lol if!) gets warmer in the summer, this time of year has been fine, I just wear T-Shirt and shorts and no perspiration, even flat out.
My mate on the other hand swets it out like a trooper, but he insists on wearing jogging bottoms and thick T-shirts when out riding....
My mate on the other hand swets it out like a trooper, but he insists on wearing jogging bottoms and thick T-shirts when out riding....
When i was riding into work i found that a decent cool down butt nekkid in the toilets was enough. The riding sweat was absorbed into the cycling gear. So apply fresh deoderant and liberal use of wet wipes and everything was fine and dandy.
Plus you get to stand in the toilets for 15 minutes listening to the radio while being paid for it
Ps. People do complain tho when you hand your lycra suit up on the coat hook in the office though
Plus you get to stand in the toilets for 15 minutes listening to the radio while being paid for it
Ps. People do complain tho when you hand your lycra suit up on the coat hook in the office though
Lord Pikey said:
When i was riding into work i found that a decent cool down butt nekkid in the toilets was enough. The riding sweat was absorbed into the cycling gear. So apply fresh deoderant and liberal use of wet wipes and everything was fine and dandy.
Plus you get to stand in the toilets for 15 minutes listening to the radio while being paid for it
Ps. People do complain tho when you hand your lycra suit up on the coat hook in the office though
.... but they don't take issue with you loitering around in the gents wearing nothing but a grin, and a sweaty glow that makes it look like you have just been undertaking some vigorous activities that have raised your body temperature and heart rate to a post coital romance explosion?Plus you get to stand in the toilets for 15 minutes listening to the radio while being paid for it
Ps. People do complain tho when you hand your lycra suit up on the coat hook in the office though
mat205125 said:
Lord Pikey said:
When i was riding into work i found that a decent cool down butt nekkid in the toilets was enough. The riding sweat was absorbed into the cycling gear. So apply fresh deoderant and liberal use of wet wipes and everything was fine and dandy.
Plus you get to stand in the toilets for 15 minutes listening to the radio while being paid for it
Ps. People do complain tho when you hand your lycra suit up on the coat hook in the office though
.... but they don't take issue with you loitering around in the gents wearing nothing but a grin, and a sweaty glow that makes it look like you have just been undertaking some vigorous activities that have raised your body temperature and heart rate to a post coital romance explosion?Plus you get to stand in the toilets for 15 minutes listening to the radio while being paid for it
Ps. People do complain tho when you hand your lycra suit up on the coat hook in the office though
Outside it tend to raise some eyebrows.
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