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I shower at home. Ride pretty hard to work. Wipe down with one of those super absorbent towels and change. I live in Atlanta (as in HotLanta) it's just a little humid here. Have ridden over a year doing this. No problems at work. the Shamwow towels (and products like it) are small but very absorbent. Space in pannier is a premium. I am not affiliated with the product just happy using them.
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I started out using baby wipes, then I heard about Rocket Shower. IMO Rocket Shower is vastly superior to the baby wipes. With the baby wipes I felt slimy after I used them. With Rocket Shower, I feel cooled and refreshed. I also use a home made dry shampoo because I have long hair.
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When I was in college, I learned to carry some deodorant powder (like Shower to Shower), wipe off in the bathroom sprinkle a little here and there and sometimes put a fresh shirt on. I'd refill a small seasoning bottle with a shaker top to make it more convenient to carry.
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Originally Posted by nelson249
(Post 9806387)
+1 Pretty much what I do but I wish I could bring my bike inside and I use (gasp) the handicapped washroom to change.
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Originally Posted by irwin7638
(Post 9809901)
When I was in college, I learned to carry some deodorant powder (like Shower to Shower), wipe off in the bathroom sprinkle a little here and there and sometimes put a fresh shirt on. I'd refill a small seasoning bottle with a shaker top to make it more convenient to carry.
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well so far here's my list if I'm going to commute to work:
Wipes (it sounds like the brand really isn't all that important to the majority of people) baby powder a set of clothes for riding, and a complete different set of clothes (underwear, socks, etc..) for work. Deodorant, and some sort of body spray / deodorant (maybe in place of the baby powder?) I don't ride clipless pedals so I would be wearing regular shoes. I have an old pair that I typically toss on while riding, and then a different pair that I use for work. Would it be worth it swap out shoes as well? |
Originally Posted by jwollam
(Post 9810780)
I don't ride clipless pedals so I would be wearing regular shoes.
I have an old pair that I typically toss on while riding, and then a different pair that I use for work. Would it be worth it swap out shoes as well? If you use platforms without clips or straps, you may be fine in ordinary shoes or sneakers. How long is your commute? |
Originally Posted by neilfein
(Post 9810859)
I ride in work boots or in hiking boots, both of which I can wear to work. (I have bad ankles, and the support helps when walking.) However, I use toe clips and straps, which tend to scuff up the shoes a bit.
If you use platforms without clips or straps, you may be fine in ordinary shoes or sneakers. How long is your commute? the commute one way is about 5 miles, but I think I can find a way to lengthen it a bit after I get more comfortable. |
Evaporative cooling air shower:
Desk fan, rubbing alcohol, spray bottle. |
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