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Old 08-09-12 | 01:51 PM
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From: Milpitas, CA

Bikes: 2007 Specialized Rockhopper Disc; Trek 7.5 FX

I'm a Database Admin and work 10 miles from home, and there is no longer a shower here, since the renovation of the building in 2007. I ride in about once or twice a week. My routine involves bringing a change of clothes in when I drive. I leave a couple pairs of shoes at my desk...a pair of dressy leather shoes, and a pair of sneakers for when I want to go for a walk. I don't want to wear my biking shoes with cleats around the office I have a package of wet wipes in my drawer (Kirkland brand), and also bring in a fresh washcloth to wipe down.

I usually don't get changed until I've been at work for about an hour. I sweat a lot, and I know that if I clean up and change right away, I'll continue to sweat in my business clothes. I just use my 15 minute morning break to freshen up.

Since i ride at lunch, i just go ahead and wear my bike shorts under my slacks all day.

Shower before you leave the house, and you won't have to worry about being stinky - since it's not your sweat, but the bacteria that stinks.

I have the Topeak MTX rack and bike trunk. Works perfect for commuting. My commuter is a 2012 Trek FX 7.5.

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