My riding buddy shared a tip for city dwellers. If you lack a hose and space to use that hose, no problem, just take your bicycle into the shower with you! I did so tonight, but not before putting a "shower cap" on my seat. Bicycle seat, that is.

Bikie is really slick now and all chain-lubed up for Saturday's ~70-mile ride. The wheels and rims are clean so the brakes have a nice surface to contact. Cannot complain about an R&B evening with Simple Green.