Want to bike to work? Don't sweat it
Riding your bike around in your spare time, you may not notice exactly what kind impact you carbon-conscious travel has on your personal hygiene. Ride to work unprepared on a summer morning, and you're likely to show up looking less than your best. Pit stains, back sweat, and the wonderful after-workout aroma -- these are not things you want to bring with you into the office.
It's nice if you work in a building that's equipped with fully functioning showers and a locker room, but most of us don't have this luxury. If you're worried about arriving to work looking like you just ran a marathon, this video from Earthfirst has a couple good tips for freshening up after a ride. If you're like me, you don't really start to sweat until you get off of your bike -- and no longer have the wind cooling you off. That's why I like to give myself plenty of time to cool down before I put on my work clothes.
I don't know how those bike missionaries ride around all day in business suits.
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7-07-2008 @ 8:27AM
Ellen Slattery said...
Great video - they seem simple, but they're great tricks. I always bring a change of shirt to change into, and it's a good idea to keep a comb and some deodorant in your bag, as well. Also good: clean socks and COLD WATER.
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