No showers at work

[PscyclePath]

I shower before I head out, and ride a moderate pace. Hopefully you don't break much of a sweat, but summertime in Arkansas will often soak you down even if you ride easy.

On arrival, I stop by the cube, fire up the computer, check the overnight e-mail, and basically wait until I stop sweating. Then it's time to change... clean clothes from the skin on outward, and I keep a package of "Clorox disinfecting wipes" for a quick wipedown before getting dressed again.

[tulip]

For hair: use the bathroom sink to wet your hair. Then dry as usual--keep a hairdryer in your desk if you use one. If you have a very long, hot commute, you can shampoo in the sink, too.

[indigoiis]

I use a washcloth instead of wipes - I hate throw-away items and the washcloth dries during the day (I hang it in a locker along with my towel and bike clothes.) I use the washcloth on my hair, too, then stick in in a ponytail on my head, folded over wet, while I dress, so it "curls" the ends.

[rubysoho]

Thanks for all the replies! Tomorrow is going to be my first commute (24 miles!) since it was raining last week! I like the idea of showering first. I think wet hair will help keep me cool and I will just throw my hair up in a messy bun or pony tail for work. Today I am taking in a change of clothes and some toiletries so I don't have to carry much other than my lunch tomorrow. The afternoons have been hot and muggy so coming home will be the worst part but at least I can just hop in the shower (after hugging my boyfriend while being stinky! Lol!).

[soprano]

It seems to me that those of us who have either really short or really long hair have it easier. I have hip length hair, and have zero problem with styling it quickly when I get to where I'm going. I pack a travel brush and maybe a Ficcare hair clip so I can put it up. I occasionally get odd looks or questions when people see me carrying a helmet, but not dressed or looking like I rode in.

I'm going to say something that could be controversial: I think that wearing natural fibers really helps keep the stinkies away. The only times when I consistently have body odor problems after my commute is when I wear a synthetic shirt. Loose, light, cotton or linen shirts (usually sleeveless) get me through our Texas summers. I'm never stinkier than when I pull out the one (and only) CoolMax shirt that I own (and I'm never buying another one again).

[tulip]

Any stink that I had...and boy did I have some...has completely gone away with the use of crystal deodorant. I'm no health food/no chemical nut---the stuff works is all.

[Espresso]

I'm going to say something that could be controversial: I think that wearing natural fibers really helps keep the stinkies away. The only times when I consistently have body odor problems after my commute is when I wear a synthetic shirt. Loose, light, cotton or linen shirts (usually sleeveless) get me through our Texas summers. I'm never stinkier than when I pull out the one (and only) CoolMax shirt that I own (and I'm never buying another one again).

I have consistently found this to be true as well. All the synthetic shirts I've tried claim to have odor control, but I am always way, way stinkier than if I just wear a cotton shirt.

[jessmarimba]

I still stink in cotton. But as long as I wear a wool sports bra I seem to be tolerable in the office.