Sweaty Ride to Work/School
11-09-07, 06:59 PM
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Sweaty Ride to Work/School
I saw a thread that made me think of this, but I didn't want to hijack it.
Here's the story: I sweat more than the average person. In fact, I probably sweat more than 95% of the population. Does anyone have any tips for how to deal with this if you bike to work or school. Do you take a towel? Shower? Just let yourself stink all day?
Thanks for any replies.
Here's the story: I sweat more than the average person. In fact, I probably sweat more than 95% of the population. Does anyone have any tips for how to deal with this if you bike to work or school. Do you take a towel? Shower? Just let yourself stink all day?
Thanks for any replies.
11-09-07, 07:10 PM
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uhhh.... commuting forums? I think they suggest a shower before you go to work to remove odour causing bacteria and baby wipes for when you get there.
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11-09-07, 07:41 PM
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Human stink is caused more by poor hygiene than physical activity. After all, the worst smelling people I encounter are generally at places like Fry's and Circuit City who are moribidly obese and shopping for video games, computers and TV's.
My grooming routine is exactly the same when I drive as when I bike. In fact, I even shower before recreational rides as well.
My grooming routine is exactly the same when I drive as when I bike. In fact, I even shower before recreational rides as well.
11-09-07, 08:54 PM
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If you shower right before leaving home -- and use something like a good antibacterial soap -- and wear fresh, clean clothes, you'll stink a lot less even if you sweat.
11-09-07, 09:14 PM
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Dont ride as fast. You shouldn't sweat too much if you ride at a normal rate. At least that's how it works for me.
