Post race clean up.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Mayhew on August 22, 2011 at 12:43pm

This is a darn good question!

 

Pressure washers are rarely available, IME. Also, check the pressure before you use them on yourself. Some are just moderate pressure, some are going to hurt.

 

Often there's a hose available. Better than nothing.

 

Honestly, I'll leave the bike dirty till Monday when I can get to it unless I need it Sunday for a Saturday race. In that case I'll wash it at the house with a hose and bucket or hit up a car wash on the way home. I'll get my shoes at the same place, sometimes even my race clothes.

 

For myself I always pack a towel and a spray bottle of alcohol. That'll get a lot off, plus the alcohol gets embro off as well.

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Permalink Reply by David whitlock on August 22, 2011 at 12:53pm

Yep, hand held sprayer it is.  I actually use a canister designed for applying paint stain, it's the same thing only larger with a good, but low pressure level.  Also, you can wash off in a puddle like a bird - I've actually seen this. 

Don't use a high pressure washer because it will just ram water into your bearings.

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