dirty bike

[Giant_CFR3]

This may be in the wrong forum, if so, feel free to move it.

Anyhow, I'm a roadie and I just got back from a 70 mile ride in the rain. I got my bike soaked. When I got it home I cleaned it off to prevent rust and other bad things of the like.

My bike is covered in the wonderful wintertime crushed leaves, and road grime. It seems to be into every little gap, like shifters and derailers.

I'd like some tips on how to get everything clean again...

I'm assuming that since you ride road style bikes off road, you'd have a general idea.

Thanks.

[climbo]

a hose, bucket, toothbrush, degreaser and sponge should take care of it. Spray, wipe, repeat.