I was wondering how many people shave their legs because they cycle. I just started and now I'm curious.
Do You Shave Your Legs?
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i do, its great isn't it. oh yeh, and i am a guy, gotta clarify that, alot of s like it, and for that matter i like it, but i am gonna start waxing b//c i am gonna start doing TT's and waxing is less time consuming. keep up the shaving it makes you look faster, and makes you feel faster. its easier to put lotion on those speed sticks also. take advantage of it and wear jeans after shaving, peace out.........................
,a totally straight roadie
Seth
,a totally straight roadie
Seth
ChangMan said:I do. It makes a hell of a difference when riding. Although sometimes I get kind of lazy with it and miss a few days.
haha, yea it's funny that people think that shaving your legs makes you faster, for those who don't get why I find that funny; you shave your legs because when you crash your legs heal faster because you don't get infections from all the ingrown hairs etc...
You should only need to shave if you race, otherwise the risk of crashing is extremely low.
I do too. It helps with massage after hard efforts. And, of course, there is the point about cleaning up after a crash. Faster healing, easier to clean. Bandages don't stick to the hairs.
I haven't had very many problems with people making fun of my shaved legs. I guess when they see me roll into work on my bike, they kind of understand.
I haven't had very many problems with people making fun of my shaved legs. I guess when they see me roll into work on my bike, they kind of understand.
I don't regularly shave my legs - only tried it once and that was because one leg was already shaved because of knee surgery. I'm thinking about doing it regularly - what is the preferred method and how often?
BASIL BILL: if you want them smooth, then everyday you gotta shave. you can use shaving gel, but for $$$ reasons i prefer cheap hair conditioner. it works just as well and is way cheaper. you may laugh but i like that venus divine razor, but you can use any disposable with two blades and a pivoting head, and i assume you know to start at the ankle and go against the hair
If you race, shave. At some time you WILL go down, and you will appreciate the lack of hair when you remove tape and dressings, plus it's easier to clean the wounds. Another benefit is that your massage therapist will like it too.
I knew about the healing benefits of having clean-shaven legs after a bout of road rash but the massage angle is a good one too and I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the info.
What difference?ChangMan said:I do. It makes a hell of a difference when riding. Although sometimes I get kind of lazy with it and miss a few days.
I usually only shave during cycling season, for I figured that would be the only time I crash. This year I crashed twice in the off season once in February with melting snow over the painted lines. and again in April answering a cell phone while ridding. The April Road rash has not completely healed yet it became infected. If I was shaven it the wound would not have been a lot smaller and may not have become infected and would be healed by now.BanditBoyDavid said:
Now I am thinking of shaving all year long.
P.s. right now I am not shaven because of the would.
shaving your arms makes them look all neat and veiny and muscular when you really start in'. it feels good too, but its just one more thing to shave. i need a 2nd job, just for shaving stuff that's why next week, i wax!
