The stinky mare experiment

[brokenbetty]

I've just switched from having a shower at work to having a shower before I leave. I've been riding less and less aggressively, to the point where over 5.5 miles I barely raise a sweat so showering seems overkill.

My colleagues have been asked to be honest and tell me if I start to ming. I'll let you know how it goes

 

[subaqua]

i have gone the other way to that.

no longer have a shower at home in the morning, i have one when i get to work. might as well save on my electricity bill.

also means an extra 10 minutes in bed which over a 6 day week is an extra hour - well worth it

 

[Brommie77]

Must be nice to have the option to shower at work.....

We can only dream of such things and wonder why our collegues won't come near us

 

[moralcrusader]

Must be nice to have the option to shower at work.....

We can only dream of such things and wonder why our collegues won't come near us

+1

I was most put out when the new tenants next door ripped out the showers. I only do 4.5 miles, but I'd still prefer to shower here.

 

[Woz!]

Not sure what the advantage is of showering at home.
I'm lucky enough to have showeres at work, so I use them there. Mind you, my commute is 13 miles each way and quite hilly.

Actually, I've just thought of one advantage of not using work's showers - 10+ years ago I got a varruca in a shower at work that took a good 5 years to get rid of

 

[Adasta]

Not sure what the advantage is of showering at home.

I sweat in the night and I don't feel comfortable unless I shower after waking up. I shower before and after riding my bike. Also, if you shower before leaving you feel less sweaty when you arrive; you don't smell either since it's only "old sweat" which begins to reek...

Actually, I've just thought of one advantage of not using work's showers - 10+ years ago I got a varruca in a shower at work that took a good 5 years to get rid of

Wear flip-flops in the shower.

 

[fossyant]

Taking it easy when riding a bike - oh the sins !

 

[Leaway2]

no longer have a shower at home in the morning, i have one when i get to work. might as well save on my electricity bill.

also means an extra 10 minutes in bed which over a 6 day week is an extra hour - well worth it

Same here, I love it that "the company" is saving my leccy, but I am not sure why showering at work save 10miins. Shower = Shower dosn't it?

 

[Woz!]

Same here, I love it that "the company" is saving my leccy, but I am not sure why showering at work save 10miins. Shower = Shower dosn't it?

Shower on work time
It's not like I take fag breaks or anything!

 

[2Loose]

i have gone the other way to that.

no longer have a shower at home in the morning, i have one when i get to work. might as well save on my electricity bill.

also means an extra 10 minutes in bed which over a 6 day week is an extra hour - well worth it

Doesn't the shower at work still take the same 10 minutes, just at a different place? Certainly does here.

 

[brokenbetty]

The benefit of showering at home is I don't have to carry all my shower kit around or worry about towels going smelly etc. Also means my boyfriend is up before I leave so I get a goodbye kiss

 

[brokenbetty]

Also, as long as people assume they HAVE to shower if they cycle it will remain one of the biggest disincentives to cycling to work so I think it's important to see it as a choice not a prerequisite.

 

[mumbo jumbo]

Occasionally I have a logistical hiccup and find myself in the office without some important part of clothing. I have been known to rush out for emergency purchases of shirts, pants, socks - even shoes. But once - just once, thank God - I ended up in an 8.30am meeting with some clients having showered, but dressed in stinky bib shorts, Foska Marmite top and SPD shoes

That was about 7 years ago. They are still a client. Needless to say, they take the piss out of me mercilessly at every opportunity.

 

[the reluctant cyclist]

We've got a shower at work but I've never used it!

I work on floor number 13 - there are 20 floors - there is one shower on the ground floor. That's a lot of "sharers"!! LOL

I go to the gym then cycle in and then go to the gym on the way home too. I feel the need for a bath (I'm old fashioned!) when I get home definately but not had any complaints at work so far!

 

[BSRU]

I just use the Homer Simpson method, a clean t-shirt and lots of cheap deodorant.