What deodorant/anti-perspirant do you use to keep from stinking?

[Grog]

I tend to share Hound Dog's point of view: I will not apply or re-apply antiperspirant or deodorant before I ride, first because I don't think any will quite do the job, and second because I too believe that a good sweat is healthy and cleans the toxins out of your body. (Quite unscientific point - I should check this out in the literature sometime.)

But if one MUST use something, I'd strongly suggest using a deodorant rather than antiperspirant, for all the reasons cited above by others.

After a ride, if I must be in a car for more than a few minutes, I'll usually change into cleaner clothes made of non-cotton fibers (wrap around skirt - which allows for modest removal of shorts - and some tshirt which allows modest removal of sportsbra if needed). That takes care of the short-term smell. But a shower ASAP is in order, of course...

I'm quite sure only non-riders will notice the smell. Too bad for them.

[bouncybouncy]

Ok - just a quick question. Are you talking about getting whiffy while you're exercing? If so, dare I say... does it matter?

I second that Mighty!!!

I smell, no matter what! Just ride faster, KSH!! You'll outrun your stink.

Nuthatch, I think you have a training tool there

I do love this thread...I have had a heck of a time finding a deodorant/antipersperant to acheive its goal (non-exercise events) I seem to have overactive sweat glands...so much to the point I am extremely picky about shirts I buy because I always seem to have those nasty wet pits when it is the most embarrassing! Which eliminates ALOT of cute clothes I am going to try a few suggestions...Thanks!