Commute help
 

Because I have a new schedule, I have to commute to class 1-3 times a week, which isn't a problem. The problem is staying clean and smelling fresh when I get there because I live in Florida, I am a Clyde, and despite how easy the commute is for me, I sweat a LOT.

I am a very clean person and I want to stay clean and smell good even after getting there. I don't have access to a shower, so I am wondering what the best type of body spray would be. I prefer something that smells fresh and sporty, but lasts and doesn't smell cheap. And if there are wipes that I could use that don't smell feminine, or like something you would use on a baby, that would be awesome.

Any tips are welcome!

1. Shower with antibacterial soap before your commute.
2. Wear wool and avoid cotton.

^ The above + Get a little bird bath in a sink, then apply deodorant.
But before any of this, make sure you cool down.

Baby powder! Before and after. Use it liberally. Seriously, it helps. The medicated stuff is great (gold bond, Dr. Schols), but baby powder is 1/2 price and works pretty much the same. Also, use a good fragrance free deodorant.

Personally, I try to avoid fragrances. You don't want to smell, you just don't want to BE smelled. Anti-persperant (absorption) is the first step. Feet. Pits. Cr0tch. Anywhere else you sweat. Really, try it.

According to the commercials, AXE spray drives the women nuts.

I live in Arizona, and have a similar problem (heat, but not the humidity you have).
1. I ride easy IN to work. No need for me to try to get my workout GOING to work. I ride fast and hard going home, though.
2. I immediately go into the bathroom and sponge off with cool water.
3. I liberally use some deodorant.

Riding slow/easy to avoid sweating was never an option for me either.
It's not just sweat either - it's salt, dead bugs, road splat, dust/dirt that feels sticky and gritty like sandpaper when dry.

I have had excellent results with bird-bath cleanups in a restroom. It was made MUCH easier since I could stash a clean-up kit at my desk which was about 50' away from the bathroom; and I could hang up soggy stuff to dry.
Rest in the shade and drink water until you quit sweating.
Brought minimal toiletries in small (refilled) travel-size containers.
Sink shampoo - cold water on your neck cools you off quickly and feels wonderful on a sweaty ride
Use plain clear dial anti-bacterial liquid hand soap - just a LITTLE bit on a wet washrag. Scrub down EVERYWHERE (handicap stall gives you manuevering room/privacy)
Then use a 2nd wet washrag to wipe down with (removes most soap residue)
Towel off with travel-thickness microfiber towel
Wipe between toes with alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel
Apply antiperspirant and put on clean clothes, finger-comb hair.
Clean up the area so nobody complains ! That includes any hair in the sink or splashes.

The merino base layer you need is superfine grade, pure wool, not a polyester mix. Bacteria can't get a grip on the wool fibres.
Use the last 1/4 mile as a cooldown. Splash some water over your head and jersey for evaporative cooling.
I would be careful about using soap without a good rinse.

When I get to work, I wash down in the sink, then wipe down with paper towels. I then spray myself with Rocket Shower, then I pt on deodorant, change clothes and go. The biggest thing is starting clean, taking a shower before you leave (or last thing the night before).