BIKE: Showers at Work

[Lane S. Wimberley]

Hi Jen.  Don't know how helpful this is, but the Jewish Community
Center is on Hart Lane, fairly near the location you mentioned.  They
have showers and a really nice workout gym, a (heated) pool, sauna,
whirlpool, among other things.  Of course, use of the facilities
requires membership, so it's really only useful to you if you are
already a member, or if you might consider becoming a member to take
advantage of the JCC for other things as well.

Getting showers installed is an uphill battle at almost any location,
I imagine.  Kinda sad, really, considering the benefits of bike
commuting to employee, employer and the community.

While many people find it hard to imagine bike commuting without
access to showers at the destination, especially considering the
summer heat, I've been commuting for about five years and have never
bothered with post-commute showers.  You might be surprised how far a
towel and some deodorant can go.  I never feel grimy or sticky
during the day, and never get complaints about my appearance from
coworkers or management.  Not for everyone, perhaps, but it works for
me.

-Lane

jduthie writes:
> Hi,
> 
> This email is on behalf of my roommate.  We live in Central Austin and she would
> LOVE to bike to work (office building between Far West and Anderson Lane off of
> Mopac) but there are no showers available.  She and a coworker have tried to
> get a shower installed, but have been unsuccessful.  My questions are 1.) Are
> there any places for a bike commuter to shower in that area?  and 2.) Anyone
> have a helpful hint on how to get showers installed in an office building? 
> Does the City offer any incentives to businesses that do this?
> 
> Thanks!
> Jen Duthie
> 
> 
> 
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