@@DannyPacheco-j6f un the begining it was tough, so two weeks I was taking the metro back home . I live in Mexico city . The pandemic hit and I found a remote position . Haven't gone out
I’ve been commuting to work 9 miles each way in a hilly area for 3 years now, and I love it! Great tips, I agree with all of it. I take a washcloth in a ziplock bag to work, so that everything stays dry in my backpack. I dry myself off only under my arms and around the bum and air dry the rest, that cools Panniers or a carrier will be my next upgrade, though. I keep deodorant at work.
just out of curiosity isnt it pretty unusual to start smelling after a little bit of sweating? as long as you change youre clothes there shouldnt be any problem and the more you sweat daily the less you smell atleast in my experience also dont commute in synthetic stuff that shit smells pretty fast pretty bad
A merino wool undershirt works wonders as it doesn't hold a smell. Also, in the winter, woolen sweaters work better than jackets as they can actually breathe.
Man, to me commuting without taking a shower is a deal breaker here in Brazil. Too hot, too far. No way people would tolerate being around me if I didn't take a shower. Although when I was in Sweden I used to commute everyday without taking a shower, it was a short commute though, around 15min.
You covered this but: take a shower before commute, rinse off with washcloth, dry off with a towel. Change into nice clothes if needed. Comb for hair that's all that is needed. Anything else is just extra
I drive a truck at night, and I'm by myself most of the time, so I just don't worry about it. Changing my clothes, and deodorant seem to be good enough to not bother me. I don't know what the day time driver thinks, but since he always leaves my truck smelling like ass I'm not too concerned with his comfort.
I just started to commute 22km to work that's 44km to and from, theirs no shower so I have to carry a small towel to freshen up. I do wear lightly because of the sweat, do it 3 times a week hoping to increase the mileage.
Yeah, but when other bike commuters pass me I have to show them who the big dog is - sweat or not. Change of clothes, right guard and a baseball cap to cover helmet hair. Kept in my work locker
I find one of the most reliable way to not get sweaty is to get an upright Dutch-style bike or Japanese mamachari. The upright riding position is very comfortable and discourages you from going too fast. I've never even brought extra clothes because I do not sweat at all riding them (granted, my commute is only about 6 km, so your situation might differs). And because I do not wear athletic clothing, I also got discouraged from riding too fast. Also, about that messy hair, just try ditching the helmet. If you ride slowly anyway I bet you don't even need them.
Yes, the upright bike does wonders that way. Also, living somewhere where mornings are really only hot in summer months helps too. I find for my 7:15 commute that I need a flannel shirt shortly after September starts and require that until late May. That's most of the school year.
I'm about to start a bike commute of 40 miles total. It's going to be tough but I got this .
how has it gone ?
@@DannyPacheco-j6f un the begining it was tough, so two weeks I was taking the metro back home . I live in Mexico city . The pandemic hit and I found a remote position . Haven't gone out
@@cesaredwuardsperezrobles5458 lol
Is that round trip total or one way?
@@MeneerHerculePoirot rounnd trip , but to my fortune I got a better job and its remote jajajaj
I’ve been commuting to work 9 miles each way in a hilly area for 3 years now, and I love it!
Great tips, I agree with all of it.
I take a washcloth in a ziplock bag to work, so that everything stays dry in my backpack. I dry myself off only under my arms and around the bum and air dry the rest, that cools
Panniers or a carrier will be my next upgrade, though.
I keep deodorant at work.
Make sure that pre-shower is a cold one. If it's hot, you'll be warmed up and ready to sweat before you even start biking.
just out of curiosity
isnt it pretty unusual to start smelling after a little bit of sweating? as long as you change youre clothes there shouldnt be any problem
and the more you sweat daily the less you smell atleast in my experience
also dont commute in synthetic stuff that shit smells pretty fast pretty bad
And watch out with your diet, it helps reduce the smells.
I agree with this. I was surprised by how decent i smelled after sweating bullets on a 16 mile ride today lol I’m a total beginner
A merino wool undershirt works wonders as it doesn't hold a smell. Also, in the winter, woolen sweaters work better than jackets as they can actually breathe.
Completely agree. Taking a bath before riding to work and a good "towel bath" before proceeding to work is all we need. Deodorant is our friend 😅
I bike so slow that i didnt even need anything xp just started and i need about 45min for 10km 🙈 but eh, gotta start somewhere
Man, to me commuting without taking a shower is a deal breaker here in Brazil. Too hot, too far. No way people would tolerate being around me if I didn't take a shower. Although when I was in Sweden I used to commute everyday without taking a shower, it was a short commute though, around 15min.
instead of deodorant you can use baking soda. Wet your hand with the tap water and sprinkle baking soda on them, then rub your armpits with it.
Do you just leave a box of baking soda at work? is it a neutral smell?
@@Bicycle2Work it neutralizes smell, yes. No stench but no fragrance either :D
Thank you so much. I may need to cycle to college and this is very helpful 😄
Taking my first bike ride to the office tomorrow!!
Electric bike then no sweat and keeps with traffic better
Ew.
bike ride has you fresh, everybody stinks.
Panier is french meaning basket. It's pronounced pan-ni-ay. Good video! I think I should bring deodorant to work!
I learn something new everyday. I've been pronouncing it wrong for a long time! Thanks for the note.
Actually........
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You covered this but: take a shower before commute, rinse off with washcloth, dry off with a towel. Change into nice clothes if needed. Comb for hair that's all that is needed. Anything else is just extra
I drive a truck at night, and I'm by myself most of the time, so I just don't worry about it. Changing my clothes, and deodorant seem to be good enough to not bother me. I don't know what the day time driver thinks, but since he always leaves my truck smelling like ass I'm not too concerned with his comfort.
Great tips thanks my dude time to get my sweat on and get to work
None of this helps get rid of the sunscreen smell. I smell like sunscreen for the whole rest of the day.
just do it don't think too much, at work nobody really cares as much as you think
"IS your knees sweaty?" haha. Good stuff.
I work outside in heat so I just stay stinky, I'm gunna get nasty anyway.
This has an early TH-cam vibe, loved it.
How are you dude? Any updates?
That was a cool trick with camera at 2:09
we are animals
I use rinse free body wash and rinse free shampoo. Deodorant is always good.
Thankyou for the tip sir 👍
I just started to commute 22km to work that's 44km to and from, theirs no shower so I have to carry a small towel to freshen up. I do wear lightly because of the sweat, do it 3 times a week hoping to increase the mileage.
Yeah, but when other bike commuters pass me I have to show them who the big dog is - sweat or not. Change of clothes, right guard and a baseball cap to cover helmet hair. Kept in my work locker
Great video! 👍
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When you have a longer commute this does not sound appealing at all . Nah I’ll just continue to cycle in my off time and enjoy it during and after .
I find one of the most reliable way to not get sweaty is to get an upright Dutch-style bike or Japanese mamachari. The upright riding position is very comfortable and discourages you from going too fast. I've never even brought extra clothes because I do not sweat at all riding them (granted, my commute is only about 6 km, so your situation might differs). And because I do not wear athletic clothing, I also got discouraged from riding too fast.
Also, about that messy hair, just try ditching the helmet. If you ride slowly anyway I bet you don't even need them.
Yes, the upright bike does wonders that way. Also, living somewhere where mornings are really only hot in summer months helps too. I find for my 7:15 commute that I need a flannel shirt shortly after September starts and require that until late May. That's most of the school year.
You'll never convince me to use deodorant, sorry.
haha