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Why do cyclists shave their legs?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Men who do a lot of biking and who have hairy legs find that leg hair can chafe or rub on their trunks or biking shorts creating abrasions. In addition, in competitive cycling, smooth skin has less drag than does hairy skin. Additionally, but of probably more importance than the above, because: * Shaved skin is easier to clean and dress after suffering 'road rash' (abrasions caused by a crash or fall) * Shaved skin is both easier (for the masseur) and more comfortable (for the cyclist) to massage Lastly, shaved legs look good!

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