Regarding the shower, it's a nice luxury, but not a deal killer for me. I commuted by bike for many years in Texas (Austin, Houston, Dallas) when I did not have a car or even when I did. I agree that a good plan is to be able to arrive early & give yourself time to cool down. Speaking for myself without this cool down period a shower is almost pointless, my heart rate stays elevated for another 15 or 20 minutes, so if I jump in the shower it does no good, because I will continue to sweat afterwards. I just try to cool down, a big fan or air vent is handy, towel off and fresh clothes. BO? Well it can be a problem, but it depends a little on your job, if you work sales @ Brooks Bothers then maybe bike commuting for more than a short distance is not a good choice. I work in office cube land on a computer/phone so if I don't smell like a daisy it's ok as long as I don't reek! Generally, the bacteria that causes odor takes many hours to start getting stinky, but beware of your chair, because if you are sweaty & sit in it all day it can get bad!!!! Also, I believe that many toxins and impurities are exhausted through sweat & the pores that is why a towel is so important! Good news is that riding frequently tends to help minimize this problem. I find that if you leave early morning, even here in Texas you can minimize getting too hot or sweaty and also there's less traffic to deal with. I get to work early and leave early, many times taking a more scenic route home and not worrying about getting sweaty or whatever, because I can cool down, relax & shower at home. You experience may differ! ;-)
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