Chatman Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Hi all I'm enjoying all the out-of-town races in this beautiful country of ours, especially the stage races. The only question I have is; where does one shower after a race that takes place on a Sunday? Is the only option to book another night's accommodation (whether you stay the night or not)? Am I the only one with this issue? I don't want to drive for four to five hours without showering...and most accommodation venues I've asked won't allow extended hours. They want you out by 10:00am. Any suggestions?Thanks.
Tony datoy Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 We rode a 39km at rocky bay today and they have awesome showers that you are free to use when you get back. Regrettably most places don't.
seven Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I have no answer... but will be following this with interest...I used to organise events for various companies, and was quoted R20k for 4 mobile showers per day.... So unless its a massive event, I just can't see it being worth it for event organisers...
eddy Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I have had this need after a few races and usually phone (or pitch up at) a guesthouse/B&B and ask if I can pay for the use of a shower. Many say yes and few charge for the priviledge. I always leave enough for them to pay a few hour's wages to re-clean the bathroom. I have also had the use (arranged before hand) of a shower at the spa of a larney country hotel for a few bucks and sometimes just wash under a tap at the Engen.
seven Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I have had this need after a few races and usually phone (or pitch up at) a guesthouse/B&B and ask if I can pay for the use of a shower. Many say yes and few charge for the priviledge. I always leave enough for them to pay a few hour's wages to re-clean the bathroom. I have also had the use (arranged before hand) of a shower at the spa of a larney country hotel for a few bucks and sometimes just wash under a tap at the Engen.Nice idea... I usually end up washing under some random tap somehere...
eddy Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Oh, and I also pop in at the closest university womans res in my plakkies with a towel around my waist asking to join whomever else is having a shower......
seven Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Oh, and I also pop in at the closest university womans res in my plakkies with a towel around my waist asking to join whomever else is having a shower......That will only work in Potch...
Sitting@89 Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 One of these small gas stove and a kettle and you can even have a luke warm shower
Rocket-Boy Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Oh, and I also pop in at the closest university womans res in my plakkies with a towel around my waist asking to join whomever else is having a shower......Hahaha!!
ChrisF Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 have also needed a shower after a ride ..... will follow this thread to get some ideas.
johannrissik Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 This sounds like some Cape Town scam....next thing they'll be entering races so that they can have a shower..... edit: sloppy post
Tubehunter Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Get a chamois camping towel and a 5lt plastic container with a lid. Fill container with hot water from tap before you leave accommodation for the race. 5lts will cover all your cleaning needs! Chamois towel may get very soiled with the initial wipe down. Take a second beach towel with for a proper dry down and to cover when you change out of whatever kit you left on while you were having a clean down into dry clothes. Rinse the chamois towel out when you get home.
Breezer Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Do a adventure race and learn to cope with a dirty body.
V12man Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Local river... or just visit the local caravan site ablutions
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