Suggested Shower facilties in DC if your work has none

[Subby]

When our showers underwent renovations I used the bathroom sink to wash my hair and large-size personal body wipes to clean off. For the shampoo I used a big Nats concession cup that I kept filling with water so I didn’t have to stick my head in the sink.

I was pretty surprised at how well that combination worked out. Amazon has a lot of options for personal body wipes.

edit – that idea definitely skeeved me out beforehand but my VERY HONEST officemates said it worked out.

[oldbikechick]

There is a Gold’s Gym near there

[Geoff]

For the last two summers, about to be a third, I have used a washcloth and bar of soap in the restroom. No complaints from coworkers. Actually I worry more about complaints about my riding duds on hangers near my desk, but no complaints there either.

[rcannon100]

Check with your local hotel. When my office was in downtown (19th and M), we had a deal with the Marriott. It was like $100 for a year membership to their hotel gym facility.

They have to have it to market their hotel; but then it sits mostly unused. It was a great deal and I parked my bicycle in their garage! Added plus to have covered somewhat secure parking.

SW 7th and Virginia? Check out the Loews hotel in l’enfant. They have a fitness center on the roof. Membership wasnt major that I remember. Ah, but the hotel is closed during renovations.

USDA has a fitness center altho that may be fed only. There may be smaller or hotel based fitness centers in your area that you can join for a smallish fee.

[dkel]

@piapoge 78961 wrote:

I want to commute occasionally from Fairfax so will need a shower!

Do your occasional commute only on rainy days. Two birds, one stone. You’re welcome.

[rcannon100]

Another option in the hood, based in information that is over 10 years old

WATERSIDE FITNESS AND SWIM CLUB
901 6Th Street, S.W.
(202) 488-3701

[cyclingfool]

@dkel 78983 wrote:

Do your occasional commute only on rainy days. Two birds, one stone. You’re welcome.

Don’t forget to rub down with soap before leaving home for maximum effect.

On a serious note to the OP, I’ve been in the wash cloth and sink camp for a few years now, even though I have access to a shower. Loads easier to deal with. I’ve also been known to strategically use some hand sanitizer (available for free from dispensers in the bathrooms in my building) to great effect.

[piapoge]

@Subby 78967 wrote:

When our showers underwent renovations I used the bathroom sink to wash my hair and large-size personal body wipes to clean off. For the shampoo I used a big Nats concession cup that I kept filling with water so I didn’t have to stick my head in the sink.

I was pretty surprised at how well that combination worked out. Amazon has a lot of options for personal body wipes.

edit – that idea definitely skeeved me out beforehand but my VERY HONEST officemates said it worked out.

I usually get my “biking” haircut about now anyway (like real short) so this would work. Plus my building has lots of bathrooms so I won’t inconvenience anyone. Thanks for the tip!

[piapoge]

@rcannon100 78978 wrote:

Check with your local hotel. When my office was in downtown (19th and M), we had a deal with the Marriott. It was like $100 for a year membership to their hotel gym facility.

They have to have it to market their hotel; but then it sits mostly unused. It was a great deal and I parked my bicycle in their garage! Added plus to have covered somewhat secure parking.

SW 7th and Virginia? Check out the Loews hotel in l’enfant. They have a fitness center on the roof. Membership wasnt major that I remember. Ah, but the hotel is closed during renovations.

USDA has a fitness center altho that may be fed only. There may be smaller or hotel based fitness centers in your area that you can join for a smallish fee.

I never thought about hotel fitness facilities. Good idea! Will look in to. Thanks!

[piapoge]

You guys are so nice and helpful! Thanks for your ideas, all of them were good (even the rain one….!) All worth considering. Can’t wait for Spring to remain Sprung!

[dkel]

Baby wipes are good, too; all fall and winter I showered before riding, and just cleaned up with the wipes when I got to work. My only problem is that if I skipped a day shaving, the wipes would get shredded on my face, and people all day would be saying, “you’ve got some white stuff on your face.” I also don’t think the wipes will cut it when summer rolls around.

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