A typical obstacle - advice on what to do with sweaty clothes once at the office
#26
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From: Portland, OR
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At my work, we have a number of bike commuters, including one of the company owners -- on my floor, about 25% of us commute, including me and my cubemate. I've just been draping stuff over my handlebars, but I think I'm going to bring in a couple of hangers -- my desk faces a corner at an angle, and I think I can hang stuff off the back of the hutch, which would make it a little more discreet.
Lucky for me, my office mate is an awesome guy and couldn't care less what kind of mess I make of our little workspace.
#27
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From: Minneapolis, MN
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Hanging on the bike is great if the bike is stored.
Mine's in the open. Having to look at inside-out bike shorts is not a visual treat I would impose on my non-biking co-workers.
Mine's in the open. Having to look at inside-out bike shorts is not a visual treat I would impose on my non-biking co-workers.
#28
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From: Portland, OR
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Get some microweight wool t-shirts for summer and regular weight wool for layers for winter.
The wool dries AT LEAST as fast as the synthetic stuff and DOES NOT STINK. Your office mates will thank you.
Hang it or drape it over something to dry.
I did 4 days of commuting (100 miles) in 100+ degree temps last week here in Houston in ONE wool jersey and I just put it back into my dresser drawer until i have more that need to be washed. It does not smell one bit, in fact it smells as fresh as anything else hanging in my closet. Just has white salt stains on it. lol
The wool dries AT LEAST as fast as the synthetic stuff and DOES NOT STINK. Your office mates will thank you.
Hang it or drape it over something to dry.
I did 4 days of commuting (100 miles) in 100+ degree temps last week here in Houston in ONE wool jersey and I just put it back into my dresser drawer until i have more that need to be washed. It does not smell one bit, in fact it smells as fresh as anything else hanging in my closet. Just has white salt stains on it. lol

I hand wash and dry lots of my clothes, so it's no biggie to wash the wool stuff after every ride. But I don't. There's just no point to it - the stuff does not stink.
#29
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From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
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wear less
bring a plastic garbage bag
when you arrive - strip and put everything in the bag, close it up airtight and bring it home that night
bring fresh clothes to wear at the office - or stock up in advance
make night or weekend or 1 day per week trips with a car to shuffle the work clothes
once those "ride-in" clothes are sweaty - consider them done for the day and don't even look at them again
don't forget your hygiene - shower at work or if you can't
shower before you leave home then use a washcloth for a sink wash at work
arrive early so you have privacy
leave early to avoid traffic going home
wear unscented deodorant - like Mennen speed stick (blue)
hope that helps!
bring a plastic garbage bag
when you arrive - strip and put everything in the bag, close it up airtight and bring it home that night
bring fresh clothes to wear at the office - or stock up in advance
make night or weekend or 1 day per week trips with a car to shuffle the work clothes
once those "ride-in" clothes are sweaty - consider them done for the day and don't even look at them again
don't forget your hygiene - shower at work or if you can't
shower before you leave home then use a washcloth for a sink wash at work
arrive early so you have privacy
leave early to avoid traffic going home
wear unscented deodorant - like Mennen speed stick (blue)
hope that helps!
#30
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I have a hanger with a piece of strong string on it. I put my shirt and shorts on it hang it out the window and close the window on the string and wrap it around the window handle.
If it's raining I hang it on a ring stand. (science teacher)
If it's raining I hang it on a ring stand. (science teacher)




