Places to shower near the Daley Center

Hey everyone. I'm going to start working at the Daley Center soon and I want to commute on my bike but I need to find somewhere where I can shower nearby. I'm not the most familiar with gyms in that area. I just know that the LA Fitness on Randolph is too much for just shower use. Any helpful tips are much appreciated!!

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Permalink Reply by Alex Z on June 14, 2017 at 3:15am

If you don't get any good suggestions, it's not for everyone but you could consider showering before the ride. Bacteria is what causes people to smell bad, not sweat. So you could shower, bike in, wipe down with some baby wipes, and theoretically you'll be golden. :)

Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on June 14, 2017 at 3:03pm

If all else fails I might have to do this 

Permalink Reply by David Barish on June 15, 2017 at 4:45am

Pretty much my practice.  I work near the Daley Center and  have long abandoned Millenium.  I shower, ride, wipe.  I have a suit and tie job and it works fine most days.

Permalink Reply by Alex Z on June 15, 2017 at 6:44am

Do you change at the office? That's what I do; fortunately I can close my door.

Permalink Reply by David Barish on June 15, 2017 at 7:04am

Same. I can close and lock a door. 

Permalink Reply by ad on June 14, 2017 at 3:31am

They may have a wait list, but the McDonald's Cycle Center at Millennium Park has showers for members and likely is the cheapest option in the loop.  It's a pretty quick walk from there to Daley Center using the pedway.   

Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on June 14, 2017 at 3:04pm

I've had bad experiences with them. 

Permalink Reply by dav on June 14, 2017 at 4:44am

Executive Sports and Fitness.   77 W Wacker Dr # 3900, Chicago, IL 60601.  $40 to join and $70 a month. Includes complimentary towels, razors, shampoo, q-tips...etc.

Permalink Reply by Maurice on June 14, 2017 at 1:05pm
The private office building north of Daley Ctr (161 N. Clark) has a small gym with showers in the basement.
Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on June 14, 2017 at 3:02pm

Do you know if anyone is allowed to use that facility? 

Permalink Reply by Maurice on June 15, 2017 at 2:32pm

For a fee.  It's a Lifestart chain gym.

 

I was a member for a couple of years, even though I don't work in that building.

Permalink Reply by V W on June 16, 2017 at 8:05am
Like others, I shower before I ride in. I find that I can avoid breaking a huge sweat for the most part by carrying my stuff on my bike rack and not on my person (I put my backpack in my basket and don't wear it), plus I give myself time so I can pace myself. I also change when I get to the office. I try to dress a little colder than what the weather calls for. I find that if, lets say it's winter, if I'm dressed warm enough that I'm comfortable when I step outside, then I'm going to be sweaty once I get going. If I step outside and I'm a little cold, then it's perfect, I'll warm up and be just right once I get going. In the summer I sometimes just wear shorts and Keanes and go shirtless.

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