A quick ancedote on those who worry about not having showers at work.
10-25-07, 06:39 AM
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A quick ancedote on those who worry about not having showers at work.
Last Friday I drove to work.
Saturday I rode a century.
I'm pretty sure I smelled worse on Friday night than on Saturday night.
Saturday I rode a century.
I'm pretty sure I smelled worse on Friday night than on Saturday night.
10-25-07, 07:52 AM
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Is that haiku? I think the rythym's not quite right or something.
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Twice in my commuting I've had jobs where because of office changes I went from baby wipe changes in the handicap stall in the bathroom to having a shower.
Yes the baby wipe changes are fine, or nothing if you are blessed with not perspiring. But a nice relaxing warm shower (not hot someone might burn themselves) is really nice after a long commute in and it allows me to really put the hammer down too
I also think that with either method I feel cleaner the whole day then I would when I commute in my work clothes by car. Plus my clothes look alot nicer, clean/crisp wise, when I just put them on at work vrs sitting in a car/bus with them on.
Yes the baby wipe changes are fine, or nothing if you are blessed with not perspiring. But a nice relaxing warm shower (not hot someone might burn themselves) is really nice after a long commute in and it allows me to really put the hammer down too
I also think that with either method I feel cleaner the whole day then I would when I commute in my work clothes by car. Plus my clothes look alot nicer, clean/crisp wise, when I just put them on at work vrs sitting in a car/bus with them on.
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This is weird, I'm sure. I used to smell when I worked out, but about 7 months ago I became vegetarian. I haven't really worked out since. About 3 months ago I became car-free with no prior bicycling experience (seriously, I bought my first bike the day I gave up my car, and the next day I had 17-mile trip to school).
I don't really eat and processed foods, fast foods, soda, or beer, and I drink about a gallon of water a day. My sweat comes out like water with a hint of salt. Yesterday it was 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), and I got to school after my 17 mile commute only requiring a face wash.
I don't expect people to change their lifestyle, I just wanted to share.
-Jai
I don't really eat and processed foods, fast foods, soda, or beer, and I drink about a gallon of water a day. My sweat comes out like water with a hint of salt. Yesterday it was 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), and I got to school after my 17 mile commute only requiring a face wash.
I don't expect people to change their lifestyle, I just wanted to share.
-Jai
10-25-07, 10:02 AM
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In some places, you can get away without showering. In others, you can get away with just cleaning up in the restroom. But some workplaces can be a bit pickier.
Even if a shower is not required, I think it's not a bad idea. Walking in looking sharp and full of energy is part of my way of showing what cycling does for you. Besides, a refreshing shower after hammering in the heat or standing in a blast of hot water after slogging through a winter storm is guaranteed to make anyone feel like a million bucks.
Even if a shower is not required, I think it's not a bad idea. Walking in looking sharp and full of energy is part of my way of showing what cycling does for you. Besides, a refreshing shower after hammering in the heat or standing in a blast of hot water after slogging through a winter storm is guaranteed to make anyone feel like a million bucks.
