Also get an upright Dutch bike, will automatically put you into more relaxed ride state than more common bicycles which literally put you in a racing stance.
For showering commuters – see if you can keep towel and shower things at work, as well as a pair of pants and shoes. makes the planning and the bag easier. I also have a complete outfit at work if i forget something when packing.
Great series, looking forward to the next! I had a perfect setup for commuting: 7 miles mostly on paved bike paths in the woods, and though it had steep hills, I had an e-bike which excelled at climbing. Deal breaker was having my bike tampered with at work.
Getting a basket fixed my sweat problems as a student commuter. Riding with the backpack on would leave me miserably sweaty, carrying it in a basket is so much more comfortable and I have no issues with sweat now.
If you can, reduce the amount of hill work. For example, I sometimes park my bike at the bottom of the hill that my work place is on and walk the rest. I generally find it less sweatier to walk up a hill than cycling up it.
You forgot to mention one big mistake most mamil do: never use backpacks for your stuff. Keep your body as free as possible to breathe and use bike racks with bags, even if they are not "aero".
I want to contribute to the knowledge. Make the last 10 min of commute as cool down time! I sweat more and longer if I stop suddenly, but I dry quicker if I make the the last few minutes cooldown time👍
I wear biking clothes when biking to work, let myself cool off for a couple of minutes (in order to not sweat on my change of clothes(, spot wash with a cloth, and change into my clothes for work. It works fine since it doesn't matter if I am not completely sparkly, where I work.
I'm very excited to start commuting once the weather here in New England becomes reasonable to ride in lol. This channel played a big role in my decision to buy an aventon e bike and commit to bike commuting this summer. Only issue I have currently is too much wind causing insane tearing on my end while my face freezes off, even with scarves and beanies. lmao. Thanks for the videos. Much love
My office is 23km away in sunny Singapore so I can't avoid sweating and I don't have shower facilities at the office, but I use a towel to wipe my sweat off and wet the towel to wipe myself down. With some cologne, I feel quite refreshed and smell not all that bad. I do need an extra shirt to change into though.
Dry shampoo! Doing an entire shower usually is overkill. Just use a washcloth on your pits and face as necessary and put a bit of dry shampoo in your hair once you've cooled down.
E bike e bike e bike. I live 7 miles from where I work and the only safe route involves large hills. I simply wouldn’t ride if it wasn’t for my e bike, it’s been transformative for how I get around. About to sell my car because I use it so little 🙂
A female perspective for bike commutung without sweat: I leave my blazers in the office and cycle in my blouse/shirt, in winter with a light biking jacket. Then I cycle at a reasonable speed. For rain, a poncho over the front of the bike and yourself+backpack is best and easiest (no other covers needed, even protects legs&shoes). When it is super hot and I want to wear a dress, I just wear bike shorts underneath for the commute, so I'm not flashing anyone. Further hacks: A lightweight bike, like a folding one, is easier to drive uphill (and to store in a dry place) In winter, when you leave your bike outside, take a gel saddle cover with you inside, so you have a warm seat.
The more years I bike commute, the slower I go. It is a commute, after all, not a race. It takes me an extra 3 minutes, but it becomes a lot more enjoyable.
Really only 1 way but it's only open dusk to dawn and I work 12-15 hours, but what kills it most is no matter which way I go I have to bike through really high crime areas.
Being seen going directly to a shower, sink, or stall when you arrive will cause you to look unprepared. Making a side-stop near your workplace to cool down and freshen up can help you make a better impression at work.
Buy an ebike that also has gears, that way you can use the assisted power to go to work with much less sweat and then use lowest assists/zero with the gears to cycle back, if you like to exercise on the way home, being sweaty isnt a problem then.
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Also get an upright Dutch bike, will automatically put you into more relaxed ride state than more common bicycles which literally put you in a racing stance.
I bike 20 kilometers to get to work in the morning I work in a wood shop no one gives a s*** if I'm sweaty
For showering commuters – see if you can keep towel and shower things at work, as well as a pair of pants and shoes. makes the planning and the bag easier. I also have a complete outfit at work if i forget something when packing.
Great series, looking forward to the next! I had a perfect setup for commuting: 7 miles mostly on paved bike paths in the woods, and though it had steep hills, I had an e-bike which excelled at climbing. Deal breaker was having my bike tampered with at work.
Getting a basket fixed my sweat problems as a student commuter. Riding with the backpack on would leave me miserably sweaty, carrying it in a basket is so much more comfortable and I have no issues with sweat now.
Ebike for sure. I rode 1 all summer and sweat so much less. Now that its winter I need to find that balance to stay warm
Shower at work? Lakes and rivers? U live in the garden of eden or something?
These are all super good tips. Also, using a good anti persirant is key!
Is this a fixed gear bike?
Pfft, people sweat walking to the bus stop at 6am, I don't think going slow is gonna do anything.
We need bigger buses and trains, and way more of them. Ones that can fit bikes and stuff instead of having to keep them outside on wobbly ass racks.
Riding slower in the cold definitely helps to keep from freezing to death in your own sweat.
For hotter climates, drifit polos/button downs are your friend!
Ebike!
If you can, reduce the amount of hill work. For example, I sometimes park my bike at the bottom of the hill that my work place is on and walk the rest. I generally find it less sweatier to walk up a hill than cycling up it.
Cycling in the netherlands is like oh wow its cold but bcoz of the high humidity.. you just drench in sweat after you stop cycling.
You forgot to mention one big mistake most mamil do: never use backpacks for your stuff. Keep your body as free as possible to breathe and use bike racks with bags, even if they are not "aero".
You get to showet at work? Lol
Get an e-bike is the easiest. In Dutch, a nickname for an e-bike is a 'drooghoudertje' which translates to English as 'keep you dry'.
… how do you get drivers to let you turn left….
I want to contribute to the knowledge. Make the last 10 min of commute as cool down time! I sweat more and longer if I stop suddenly, but I dry quicker if I make the the last few minutes cooldown time👍
Just wear a different shirt when riding.
Thanks!
I work in manufacturing. Sweating is already part of the job
How about I continue to drive because that's what I enjoy to do instead of biking for 3 hours everyday
I wear biking clothes when biking to work, let myself cool off for a couple of minutes (in order to not sweat on my change of clothes(, spot wash with a cloth, and change into my clothes for work.
It works fine since it doesn't matter if I am not completely sparkly, where I work.
Buying an e-bike was a game changer. Sweat is now completely optional!
I'm very excited to start commuting once the weather here in New England becomes reasonable to ride in lol. This channel played a big role in my decision to buy an aventon e bike and commit to bike commuting this summer. Only issue I have currently is too much wind causing insane tearing on my end while my face freezes off, even with scarves and beanies. lmao. Thanks for the videos. Much love
My office is 23km away in sunny Singapore so I can't avoid sweating and I don't have shower facilities at the office, but I use a towel to wipe my sweat off and wet the towel to wipe myself down. With some cologne, I feel quite refreshed and smell not all that bad. I do need an extra shirt to change into though.
Once you road cycle regularly for fitness outside of your commute. You’ll get fitter and sweat less during a commute.
Electric bikes need to come down in price. They're ridiculously overpriced.
give me a break. 🙄
all good recommendation
Also, the first few days or weeks you'll sweat more because you're not used to it. We Dutch call it lazy sweat.
Wear black clothes because they dont show sweat
Getting an e-bike saved me like a half hour each day from not having to shower at work. And the trip became faster and more enjoyable. Game changer!
biggest hurdle? not having safe or protected bike lanes. all the other hurdles are not much of an issue.
Dry shampoo! Doing an entire shower usually is overkill. Just use a washcloth on your pits and face as necessary and put a bit of dry shampoo in your hair once you've cooled down.
E bike e bike e bike. I live 7 miles from where I work and the only safe route involves large hills. I simply wouldn’t ride if it wasn’t for my e bike, it’s been transformative for how I get around. About to sell my car because I use it so little 🙂
I have a buddy who bikes to work almost every day. His solution is also an e-bike for the hottest days.
As to 1: just start training 20 hours in the week and commute will become a recovery ride and you’ll still be able to take over amateur cyclists
A female perspective for bike commutung without sweat:
I leave my blazers in the office and cycle in my blouse/shirt, in winter with a light biking jacket. Then I cycle at a reasonable speed. For rain, a poncho over the front of the bike and yourself+backpack is best and easiest (no other covers needed, even protects legs&shoes).
When it is super hot and I want to wear a dress, I just wear bike shorts underneath for the commute, so I'm not flashing anyone.
Further hacks:
A lightweight bike, like a folding one, is easier to drive uphill (and to store in a dry place)
In winter, when you leave your bike outside, take a gel saddle cover with you inside, so you have a warm seat.
I love how this is a bike commuting channel, but you just happen to mention that ebikes are a solution to pretty much any commuter problems.
The more years I bike commute, the slower I go. It is a commute, after all, not a race. It takes me an extra 3 minutes, but it becomes a lot more enjoyable.
Really only 1 way but it's only open dusk to dawn and I work 12-15 hours, but what kills it most is no matter which way I go I have to bike through really high crime areas.
Salicylic acid toner after showering and you won't smell a bit
My tips: No backpack 2. Music, you'll be distracted and take on a natural speed(only for safe routes)
Being seen going directly to a shower, sink, or stall when you arrive will cause you to look unprepared. Making a side-stop near your workplace to cool down and freshen up can help you make a better impression at work.
Good luck if you're living in the tropical zone lol you are going to sweat no matter what! You sweat just standing still!
Buy an ebike that also has gears, that way you can use the assisted power to go to work with much less sweat and then use lowest assists/zero with the gears to cycle back, if you like to exercise on the way home, being sweaty isnt a problem then.