Clean up in the parking lot

[Tricia]

The first time I took a ride on a dusty mountain bike trail, about 16 years ago, the friend I was riding with had a box of baby wipes to clean up before we went out for a bite to eat after the ride.
I didn't like the sticky feeling of the soapy content of baby wipes or the smell. Yuck!

I started taking a wash cloth in a ziplock bag with water to avoid the smells or feel of baby wipes. Since then(in an interest of avoiding single use plastic) I started taking a wash cloth in a rubbermaid bowl with water to do the same thing. This works for me for the average day when I will end up at home and a shower soon, but I think I could use more on those days where I ride before I go to work.

Has anyone used the Shower Pill?

 

[scott43]

Dirt is a badge of honour...

 

[Eleeski]

Are the wipes for you or the bike?

 

[Mothertucker]

Dried blood is worth major bonus points.

 

[Doug Briggs]

'single use' is a marketing scheme to get you to use more product, just like 'rinse and repeat'

 

[coskigirl]

If it's going to be awhile before I can get to a shower (like a couple of hours because I've ridden in the mountains) and I plan to stop with friends for a bite to eat then on a rare occasion I'll bring a wet wash cloth in a ziploc bag. If it's hot out I'll put that in a cooler with ice as the coolness feels good as well. Sometimes if I'm in a hurry I'll grab the disposable face cleaning wipes that I use when I travel. Otherwise I just don't worry about it. I'm certainly not paying $1 per wipe when I can get 25 wipes for half the price.

 

[cantunamunch]

Seriously, does no one follow CX?

Go to Home Depot and get a plastic spray pump like for pesticide application. Fill it with water. Use it on the bike or on you, as needed.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotts-2-Gal-Multi-Use-Sprayer-190499/300259167

You only need wipes for sensitive bits. No, not those sensitive bits, around the eyes.

 

[Wilhelmson]

I'll usually switch shirts and clean up in the restroom of the restaurant. I also keep a small roll of paper towels in my vehicle.

 

[jmeb]

Seriously, does no one follow CX?

Go to Home Depot and get a plastic spray pump like for pesticide application. Fill it with water. Use it on the bike or on you, as needed.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotts-2-Gal-Multi-Use-Sprayer-190499/300259167

You only need wipes for sensitive bits. No, not those sensitive bits, around the eyes.

+1.

On top of this...if you buy the standard home depot version you can rig it in such a way to use it for seating tubeless tires. In case you don't carry an air compressor around.

 

[Dwight]

That's why I barefoot water ski. Exercise and bath at same time. I used to take warm water and shampoo and clean at the boat landing. Easier for guy, I know.

Now I just shower before I leave to go skiing. That has helped me. Otherwise disposable face wipes work on trips we take.

 

[coskigirl]

Seriously, does no one follow CX?

Go to Home Depot and get a plastic spray pump like for pesticide application. Fill it with water. Use it on the bike or on you, as needed.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotts-2-Gal-Multi-Use-Sprayer-190499/300259167

You only need wipes for sensitive bits. No, not those sensitive bits, around the eyes.

Serious face palm over here. I live in a condo without an outdoor spigot so bike cleaning is challenging. This is a game changer.

 

[Doug Briggs]

Seriously, does no one follow CX?

Go to Home Depot and get a plastic spray pump like for pesticide application. Fill it with water. Use it on the bike or on you, as needed.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotts-2-Gal-Multi-Use-Sprayer-190499/300259167

You only need wipes for sensitive bits. No, not those sensitive bits, around the eyes.

Umm, what's CX?

 

[coskigirl]

Umm, what's CX?

Cyclocross.

 

[Tom K.]

Umm, what's CX?

 

[KingGrump]

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There is got to be a better way to have fun.

 

[Doug Briggs]

Thanks for the clarification. I shoulda know. I did one CX race 20 years ago on a Raleigh 3 speed. I was 'required' to do it by the bike shop I raced for so I chose my stead to be specifically non-competitive. Plus I was horribly hungover. Unusual for me, but I remember that day vividly.

 

[cantunamunch]

There is got to be a better way to have fun.

Well, yes, but Jello gets pricey.

 

[Tricia]

I think I'll stick to the wash cloth in a reusable plastic container.
@coskigirl I used to use ziplock bags with my wash cloth, but I'm trying to make an effort to use less single use plastic. About a month ago I was getting a bag out and thought. Doh, why not just use a rubbermaid dish? Its easier to rinse out the wash cloth and eliminates one more disposable plastic thing from my life.
Little by little.
This is also a reason to not use the product I linked above, but I am intrigued by the promise of eliminating odor and bacteria.

 

[AmyPJ]

I just always have those microfiber rags in my car, which I pour a little water from my water bottle on, and take a ho-bath that way. I also carry a pack of Kirkland unscented baby wipes, which are ALWAYS handy to have around (hey, it's a mom thing.) I also have a skirt for rides where I'm going out after, or have a long drive home.

 

[coskigirl]

I think I'll stick to the wash cloth in a reusable plastic container.
@coskigirl I used to use ziplock bags with my wash cloth, but I'm trying to make an effort to use less single use plastic. About a month ago I was getting a bag out and thought. Doh, why not just use a rubbermaid dish? Its easier to rinse out the wash cloth and eliminates one more disposable plastic thing from my life.
Little by little.
This is also a reason to not use the product I linked above, but I am intrigued by the promise of eliminating odor and bacteria.

Makes sense. I wonder if you could do a two step process with an anti-bacterial solution of some sort on one wash cloth in one container then a plain water in another? I'm thinking the solution could be water with isopropyl alcohol, witch hazel, or maybe even tea tree oil?