Commuting clothes conundrum

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Hobbio

Hobbio

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Nuneaton
Ok, I've just found out that the shower at work, well, works and as long as I can find somewhere else for the drinks machine supplies currently stored in there then I can use it. This also means I have somewhere to store shirts/trousers/toiletries/make up :smile:
 
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Hobbio

Hobbio

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Nuneaton
@Matthew_T I really struggle with heat anyway mate, it might just have something to do with this fat-duvet I'm currently wearing around my middle...

At least I'm famine-resistant :smile:
 

Longshot

Senior Member
Location
Surrey
@Matthew_T I really struggle with heat anyway mate, it might just have something to do with this fat-duvet I'm currently wearing around my middle...

At least I'm famine-resistant :smile:

I know how you feel! The wet wipes idea is a good one for those of us with no shower at work. I'm just wondering how much that will cost me given how many I'll need on a weekly basis - there's a lot of me to wipe! It may be worth buying some shares in baby-wipe manufacturers...
 

MisterStan

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I know how you feel! The wet wipes idea is a good one for those of us with no shower at work. I'm just wondering how much that will cost me given how many I'll need on a weekly basis - there's a lot of me to wipe! It may be worth buying some shares in baby-wipe manufacturers...
I take a flannel and towel in, quick strip wash in the gents and I'm fresh as a daisy.
 

T4tomo

Legendary Member
Roll up your shirts. Fold the sleeves in and then fold in again on a line approx on the back vents. Stick your socks tie and pants at eh bottom end and then roll up towards the collar. That way it doesn't crease. Tyrwhitt's or Lewin's non iron shirts are best, although they still need ironing after washing.
 

boybiker

Guru
I know someone who commutes only by bike he doesn't own a car. A local dry cleaners does a wash and iron service so he takes all his stuff down there Friday and collects it Monday morning. This is the ideal solution if you cant be bothered to carry it to and from work.

Personally I just chuck it in a back pack and be done with it. :biggrin:
 
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Skyfoil

The Jolly Ginger Giant
Location
Wolverhampton
Trousers & shoes stay at work all week, and a spare kit in case it pours down in the morning, i've got something dry for the return home.
Shirt and tie are folded neatly in a carrier bag in the top of my pannier bag every day.
Fortunately, my trip is mostly downhill to work so I don't sweat too much.
 

benb

Evidence based cyclist
Location
Epsom
The easiest solution would be if there is a shop local to your work that will wash and iron your shirts. That will usually be £1.00 - £1.50 per shirt, so you'll need to decide whether the convenience is worth the cost.

What I do is to fold my shirt in half just offset from the buttons, then fold the sleeves in. Place your socks and pants at the bottom to give it some extra bulk, then roll up from the bottom to the collar. Roll tightly, but be careful to keep the roll crease free. You will still get the odd crease, but should be presentable. I tend to take a weeks worth in my pannier on a Monday, so that if I want to take my quick bike (no pannier) I have that option.

My shoes and trousers stay in my desk drawer, and I rotate my trousers round every couple of weeks.

Also, sit at your desk for at least 10 minutes after you arrive to cool down, otherwise you'll sweat all over your clean shirt. Quick wet wipe under the armpits and nads plus a small spray of deodorant and you're good.
 
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