@JAG410 - if only your "last mile or two to cruise and cool down" idea were an option. The last two miles is cranking up a mountain and even at slow speeds (12-15mph) it's a bear, and the final climb to our driveway is a cat3 climb. I work in a rural area so the closest gym is at the bottom of the mountain about 3 miles away.

Perhaps on my day off on Monday, I'll shower and then go for a ride, then immediately try the wiping down and changing and see how I feel throughout the day. It wouldn't be an issue to carry some deodorant and moose in my bag. It's unfortunate that I work in a place where my bag would be stolen if I left it somewhere at work so riding without it is not an option.