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Sarcasm? If not, this is stupid. Bicyclists have as much of a right to be on the road as drivers.
I used to bicycle commute, but now I walk since I'm only one mile away.
Not when they are in the road obstructing traffic by going 20 mph when the road is 45 or they ride too far to the left that they are almost in the lane of a 55 mph parkway causing cars to move over to the left lane to avoid (if they can't they might run into the bike.) I cannot tell you how often that happens in Arizona because it is often.
Then yes, that is unprofessional! Take a shower. Your pores and clothes still smell even when your use towelettes. How old are you that you don't know this?
There aren't any showers at work. As I said it's 4 miles, which means about 20-30 minutes at a pace that isn't very exerting. It's more akin to walking than going for a run. Do you think people who walk to work should shower and change clothes?
There aren't any showers at work. As I said it's 4 miles, which means about 20-30 minutes at a pace that isn't very exerting. It's more akin to walking than going for a run. Do you think people who walk to work should shower and change clothes?
No. Walking to work usually you are close enough so you wouldn't likely sweat all too much unless it is really hot out. If the place of work doesn't have showers and you aren't close enough (I would say under 4 miles) then it does become unprofessional because employees and customers don't want to smell your BO after an hour.
I bicycle commute every day and I drag my bike with me right into the elevator and up to my cubicle. I've never had anyone hassle me over it and if anyone did I'd ignore them.
It's only unprofessional if it causes you to be sweaty and stinky, which affects your coworkers and any clients who may visit your office. Hopefully, you have a trusted coworker who can tell you if there's a problem with odor/sweat.
Lots of companies have on-site showers (sometimes in a fitness center), so if you can take a quick shower to rinse off, that's ideal. Changing your clothes is also good. And don't forget your hair - you might wipe the sweat off your body but it's still in your hair. Dry shampoo can help with that - it's a powder you sprinkle in your hair and brush it out, it helps absorb oils and odors. (I use it to freshen up during the summer, like if it's 90 degrees and I ran a few errands at lunch).
The climate/weather and the length of your commute may also be a factor -- a 5 mile bike commute in Seattle is not the same thing as a 15 mile bike commute in south Florida in August.
There aren't any showers at work. As I said it's 4 miles, which means about 20-30 minutes at a pace that isn't very exerting. It's more akin to walking than going for a run. Do you think people who walk to work should shower and change clothes?
Yes, if it has been really hot. You're biking for four miles in the summer and you're not soaking your shirt in some places like your pits and down your back? I call BS.
It might not be unprofessional to ride your bike to work, but I guarantee you it is unprofessional to not shower before starting work.
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