Pay by the day showers in Ballston?

@KS1G 84843 wrote:

Looks like I am going to be working in Ballston a few times each week. I plan to start biking in, and I’ve located the bike parking (rack) in the building garage. Are there places in Ballston that have showers available at a reasonable cost? E.g., I’m not joining Sports & Health (across Wilson Ave from my building) just to clean up a few times a week.

If I have to, I can do the bird bath and baby wipes routine in the men’s room. Unfortunately, I am hot-desking, so unless I can find a place to stash a bag of gear, I’m going to have to carry more with me than I prefer (oh well).

Suggestions welcome.

I’m in a similar situation (Shaw->Reston and back). So far, I’ve done OK with the accessible stall in the mens’ room (on whichever floor the stalls aren’t already occupied) and a retail box of individually wrapped Action Wipes. Granted, I ride a cargo bike, so schlepping a change (or two) of clothes, two laptops and an extra pair of shoes isn’t a problem.

No one has complained. Seriously, I’ve asked. No one has a problem with it. Actions Wipes work, but I do take a shower before I get on the bike in the morning (as well as when I get home). I chose action wipes mostly due to price and size. And it turns out I’m a fan of the tea tree oil scent (secret hippy, I guess).

I keep all of my sweaty and/or rain soaked clothes in dry bags at whatever desk I end up at that day. I also tend to wear the synthetic or wool underwear (that I also wear under my work clothes after I arrive) under my bike shorts on my way home, as the idea of pulling on the same chamois I rode out on several hours later is…well…gross.

During the less cold months waterproof Ortlieb bags (or dry bags in non waterproof panniers) might do. However in the winter, I’m not sure how I’d schlep enough stuff to/from work daily with a standard rack (and the two-laptop requirement).

B

If the fitness center in the mall is across from your office, are you in one of the Stafford buildings? There is a fitness center in Stafford I that has a super-low yearly rate. PM me for details.

Gold’s Gym is one block away from Ballston Mall, and they charge around $30/Month, Month-to-Month. This includes going to any of their locations, not just that one. Make sure that you inspect the showers area first if you want to join them.