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09-07-11 | 12:28 PM

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chas58

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Originally Posted by jputnam

If I rode at a Dutch commuter pace on a sit-up-and-beg roadster, I could use a cape and an umbrella and stay dry enough, but I'd be adding an hour or more to my commute.

yeah, I have done the European thing (Germany). They tend to ride a lot slower (upright commuter bikes with full gear (fenders, lights, bell, etc are mandatory)), and don't expect people to smell minty fresh all of the time. It is a different culture.

In the US, I ride hard (20-22mph), sweat hard, and shower at work.

Hint - unscented diaper wipes do a great job on sweat if you can only do a cat bath at work. I have a friend who uses "astronaut soap" for a dry bath - I might have to try that sometime - if I can find it.

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