Do some guys really go all out like this with shaving down? I thought they just did their legs and sometimes nether regions. I figured I'd find the answer in this group but appreciate you pointing me elsewhere if need as I've just got to know! (Warning - the video is advertising a sale for a sporting goods store, but it's still pretty funny. I found it because this place had Discovery Team baseball hats and I felt like being like Lance. I'm certainly not going to shave my eyebrows tho!)
So I take it this video is a little off, and cyclists only shave their legs before a race? I know my swimming friends always went all the way with the razor, but I've never seen cyclists with shaved heads before. Thanks in advance for the input.
Also another question - why do cyclists shave down? I know the swimmers do it to reduce drag (even if it's just a psychological boost). I heard tho that cyclists do it to reduce chafing and whatnot and wondered if that's true.
I just have to say also I'm posting thru google groups, and it's a little creepy b/c the Sponsored Link I'm reading to the right is asking me if I "Like A Shaved Beaver?" Twisted.
Also another question - why do cyclists shave down? I know the swimmers do it to reduce drag (even if it's just a psychological boost). I heard tho that cyclists do it to reduce chafing and whatnot and wondered if that's true.
Four reasons:
1) Reduces healing time of and the general hassle of dealing with road rash (abrasions). But come on, how many people actually crash often enough to justify daily shaving? Seems to me the ends don't justify the means.
2) Makes post ride massages easier to give and receive. This would be a very good reason if I could only get me wife to give me massages more often. So again for me, the ends don't justify the means.
3) Reduces drag. I've heard this one, but don't think it really reduces drag enough to really matter for 99% of riders.
4) It's a symbol of being a dedicated cyclist - just part of the sport. I think this is the *real* reason for most people if they are honest with themselves. One would be considered an automatic Fred if one shows up to a ride with hairy legs.
On Sat, 23 Jul 2005 07:20:36 -0400, "Tim" <timlambert THE AT SYMBOL mindspring
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Also another question - why do cyclists shave down? I know the swimmers do it to reduce drag (even if it's just a psychological boost). I heard tho that cyclists do it to reduce chafing and whatnot and wondered if that's true.
Four reasons:
1) Reduces healing time of and the general hassle of dealing with road rash (abrasions). But come on, how many people actually crash often enough to justify daily shaving? Seems to me the ends don't justify the means.
2) Makes post ride massages easier to give and receive. This would be a very good reason if I could only get me wife to give me massages more often. So again for me, the ends don't justify the means.
3) Reduces drag. I've heard this one, but don't think it really reduces drag enough to really matter for 99% of riders.
4) It's a symbol of being a dedicated cyclist - just part of the sport. I think this is the *real* reason for most people if they are honest with themselves. One would be considered an automatic Fred if one shows up to a ride with hairy legs.
Hey, that's how this Fred rates his riding. If the only people passing me have shaved legs it isn't a big deal. If another old, fat and hairy goes by.....
Four reasons: 1) Reduces healing time of and the general hassle of dealing with road rash (abrasions). But come on, how many people actually crash often enough to justify daily shaving? Seems to me the ends don't justify the means.
2) Makes post ride massages easier to give and receive. This would be a very good reason if I could only get me wife to give me massages more often. So again for me, the ends don't justify the means.
3) Reduces drag. I've heard this one, but don't think it really reduces drag enough to really matter for 99% of riders.
4) It's a symbol of being a dedicated cyclist - just part of the sport. I think this is the *real* reason for most people if they are honest with themselves. One would be considered an automatic Fred if one shows up to a ride with hairy legs.
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Also another question - why do cyclists shave down? I know the swimmers do it to reduce drag (even if it's just a psychological boost). I heard tho that cyclists do it to reduce chafing and whatnot and wondered if that's true.
Four reasons: 1) Reduces healing time of and the general hassle of dealing with road rash (abrasions). But come on, how many people actually crash often enough to justify daily shaving? Seems to me the ends don't justify the means.
2) Makes post ride massages easier to give and receive. This would be a very good reason if I could only get me wife to give me massages more often. So again for me, the ends don't justify the means.
3) Reduces drag. I've heard this one, but don't think it really reduces drag enough to really matter for 99% of riders.
4) It's a symbol of being a dedicated cyclist - just part of the sport. I think this is the *real* reason for most people if they are honest with themselves. One would be considered an automatic Fred if one shows up to a ride with hairy legs.
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Also another question - why do cyclists shave down? I know the swimmers do it to reduce drag (even if it's just a psychological boost). I heard tho that cyclists do it to reduce chafing and whatnot and wondered if that's true.
Four reasons: 1) Reduces healing time of and the general hassle of dealing with road rash (abrasions). But come on, how many people actually crash often enough to justify daily shaving? Seems to me the ends don't justify the means.
2) Makes post ride massages easier to give and receive. This would be a very good reason if I could only get me wife to give me massages more often. So again for me, the ends don't justify the means.
3) Reduces drag. I've heard this one, but don't think it really reduces drag enough to really matter for 99% of riders.
4) It's a symbol of being a dedicated cyclist - just part of the sport. I think this is the *real* reason for most people if they are honest with themselves. One would be considered an automatic Fred if one shows up to a ride with hairy legs.
5) If a wasp, bee or hornet or some such piquant insect gets entangled in hairy legs it could bring a whole bunch down when you react to the pain by jumping. :-( Dan Gregory
