To Shave or Not to Shave?

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Permalink Reply by Driss on August 13, 2008 at 8:31am

Shaving really helps you take care of your legs. I resisted for almost 2 years when I started racing. Eventually I found that stretching wasn't enough to keep my muscles in good shape. I developed knots, stiffness, and problems with muscle cramps in my long road races. So I shaved and started getting massages and I have to say it helps a lot. Embrocations also help keep muscles warm and loose in the bad weather.

The first time I shaved I couldn't believe how much hair there was. It also took a while to get used to the look.

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Permalink Reply by Cincicycles on August 14, 2008 at 6:45pm

Just a beautiful pic Andrew. hmmmmmm

sorry...


Does shaving your ass count? What about your back?

I will "knock it down" but I don't go for the full shave myself. Something about laying in bed with my wife and not knowing if I'm rubbing her legs or mine. :)

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Permalink Reply by Yeti Jim on August 18, 2008 at 2:46pm

I don't think I'm allowed to shave racing a Yeti ARC-X

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Permalink Reply by Jsquared on August 18, 2008 at 5:28pm

I shave for all the reason stated. When I see my clean legs during a race they seem stronger in my mind then the gorilla legs I normally have. I don't really care what other guys do, but if another guy next to me is looking at my legs to size me up one way or the other, I see that as an advantage. I have beaten riders and been beaten by riders with and without hair.

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Larson on August 19, 2008 at 4:24pm

I shave because I look faster standing still, and because I believe that secretly, my lady loves it.

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Permalink Reply by morgan on August 30, 2008 at 11:48am

I used to shave my legs when I was younger and racing. I got back into it a few years ago and told myself "I'll shave my legs when I get fast again." I'm still not fast. Don't really feel like shaving, no need. I barely have time to keep my bikes in working order, shaving is just one more hassle.

Morgan, 1st post

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Permalink Reply by nodeal on August 30, 2008 at 5:46pm

I got at least 2mph faster on the flats after I shaved my legs.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Nelson on August 30, 2008 at 10:27pm

hmm,
usually when CX season comes around, I'm feeling fast and seem to be going fast so I'm tempted to see what the forest is hiding. Sometimes, I'll give in and thin the herd a bit with a #2. The night before the first race is the time when I'm most vulnerable. Secretly I'd love to shave but my wife has a hair fetish, and I have a "bare" fetish (since I'm part bar) so I have to keep my emotions in check.

So yea, no shaving. Maybe a nibble.

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