Bike park/shower facilities dublin

clint_silver

sorry if this has been covered before.

Is there a spot for park/shower and maybe some food in the city centre?

I overheard 2 guys talking yesterday about a spot near jervis st but google didn't throw anything up.

Morgan

If I've sweated a lot on the commute I usually check into the Weston Hotel on College Green to freshen up.

For the more budget-minded cyclist, there's always this:

http://www.buildabike.ie/

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/how-cycletowork-became-wheel-of-fortune-for-two-entrepreneurs-2095092.html

Limestone1

clint_silver wrote: »

sorry if this has been covered before.

Is there a spot for park/shower and maybe some food in the city centre?

I overheard 2 guys talking yesterday about a spot near jervis st but google didn't throw anything up.

Thats the buildabike place as per Morgan's link

SubLuminal

Morgan wrote: »

If I've sweated a lot on the commute I usually check into the Weston Hotel on College Green to freshen up.

Jesus, is that not very very expensive?

Stark

I think you can get a shower and a locker in the Marsckiev gym for about €2.

blorg

SubLuminal wrote: »

Jesus, is that not very very expensive?

In fairness if you are negotiating a multi-million euro contract you don't want to end up arriving like a sweaty pig. You have to spend money to make money after all.

Morgan

SubLuminal wrote: »

Jesus, is that not very very expensive?

I guess it is when you think about it. I usually just say "What the hell, I'm worth it". The towels are wonderfully soft.

Enduro

Morgan, you are MAD!!!

SubLuminal

So this buildabike place has shower facilities?

Jip

The buildabike last is on Tom Dunne at the moment. Also got a good mentioned in yesterdays Sunday Times.

ciotog

I'm not sure if this is too far back to be bumping up but I'm also wondering about locker & shower facilities (I'm up around Merchants Quay). Doesn't look like buildabike offer this anymore (from their website, going to drop them an email to enquire).

clint_silver

ciotog wrote: »

I'm not sure if this is too far back to be bumping up but I'm also wondering about locker & shower facilities (I'm up around Merchants Quay). Doesn't look like buildabike offer this anymore (from their website, going to drop them an email to enquire).

In the end, i just used cubicles in toilet in company. had shower before left, got off bike, dried off excess sweat, had a pack of baby wipes always with me which was quite refreshing. seemed to do the trick. once I got into the routine I was happy enough with it. Never push the cycle inbound too much to reduce the body working into a sweat.

A dry bag, and good gear for cycling in the rain is essential.

changed workplace since and shower in the new place most mornings.

ciotog

clint_silver wrote: »

In the end, i just used cubicles in toilet in company. had shower before left, got off bike, dried off excess sweat, had a pack of baby wipes always with me which was quite refreshing. seemed to do the trick. once I got into the routine I was happy enough with it. Never push the cycle inbound too much to reduce the body working into a sweat.

A dry bag, and good gear for cycling in the rain is essential.

changed workplace since and shower in the new place most mornings.

I struggle to hold back on the cycle in So far I've managed quite well (no complaints from colleagues) with a similar approach but I'd be happier to get a shower in after the cycle. Thanks for the quick update

tomasrojo

Ken Kifer's advice is practical enough:

First, always take a shower before leaving the house using an anti-bacterial soap. Second, avoid cotton clothing, which hold odors. Third, if you have a private office, carry clothing to your office, and arrive early and change. Fourth, if you can't change, when you arrive, use a damp paper towel to remove sweat and help you cool down. Fifth, arrive early and stay away from other people until your temperature has dropped.

http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/commute/solution.htm

ciotog

tomasrojo wrote: »

Ken Kifer's advice is practical enough:



http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/commute/solution.htm

That's largely what I follow currently. I'd just love the comfort of a shower after the cycle. Had that when I was commuting in Galway, don't have it where I work now and missing it.