Do you shave your legs?

ulinbac

At lunch today when chatting aboue the new bike, one of the lads made a joke asking do I shave my legs now, which I don't.

Do any boardsie cyclists shave their legs for cycling ptrposes and if so, what is the reason behind it?

This thread isn't meant to take the p**s. Just curious.

I told my OH and I got a stern warning not to! :P

Raam

Ignore your other half. Her opinion in cycling matters is not important. Oh, and yes.

manwithaplan

We all shave each others legs

endacl

Used to when I raced as a teen. Made me go faster!

Darkglasses

Loads here do, I don't.

Think it makes sense if you're racing/getting sports massage. Not sure it's really necessary for tourers, but if you wants to, do it!

1ZRed

Thought it was for when you fall and cut yourself, the hair and dirt won't cause an infection and it makes it easier to clean up. That's at least what I was told anyway.

Raam

I do it cos it looks awesomer.

endacl

1ZRed wrote: »

Thought it was for when you fall and cut yourself, the hair and dirt won't cause an infection and it makes it easier to clean up. That's at least what I was told anyway.

That's what we used to say. Easier then admitting 'I want to look like the TDF riders in the magazines'...

Or 'aerodynamics'?!? So, why weren't we shaving our heads too?

Eamonnator

Raam wrote: »

I do it cos it looks awesomer.

Doesn't work for me, I'm afraid.

07Lapierre

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/comment-page-8/#33

Cork24

I do, when running and cycling, and putting those heat straps on your legs with hairs on them isn't nice when taken them off.

granda

yes and i'm as hairy as a gorilla so it makes sense if i have a crash and have to clean the road rash

endacl

granda wrote: »

yes and i'm as hairy as a gorilla so it makes sense if i have a crash and have to clean the road rash

1ZRed

endacl wrote: »

That's what we used to say. Easier then admitting 'I want to look like the TDF riders in the magazines'...

Or 'aerodynamics'?!? So, why weren't we shaving our heads too?

Oh right. Not my thing tbh. I like my hairy legs and it'd be too much maintenance to shave.

The aerodynamic thing is bollocks though. You do not go faster, all in your feckin head

granda

remember this one
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=82016414

jodaw

This video will give the answer to all cycling related questions

funnights74

It also denies pesky little flies and midges anything to hold onto and inflict a nasty little bite.

rollingscone

I just cover my legs in helmets and hi vis jackets instead.

elduggo

I shave one leg only

g0g

Out of curiosity do cyclists only shave their legs up to the point of the shorts or what's the craic?

granda

g0g wrote: »

Out of curiosity do cyclists only shave their legs up to the point of the shorts or what's the craic?

definitly would'nt do the crack:D

Raam

g0g wrote: »

Out of curiosity do cyclists only shave their legs up to the point of the shorts or what's the craic?

Hairy boxers!

kenmc

I've enough trouble trying to find time to shave my feckin facial hair, never mind any other bit of me...

endacl

g0g wrote: »

Out of curiosity do cyclists only shave their legs up to the point of the shorts or what's the craic?

That's very personal! You'd have to know a cyclist pretty well to ask that...

Big Mig

Aside from all the other reasons to shave your legs......one main reason.....

It just looks better...!!! :-) (my opinion!!)

(And I'm a cycling wife of a cyclist!!!)

Ps. Big Mig has two idenitities for those of you who have dealt with the "him" version!!! LOL

Malari

Pure aesthetics! I think it looks bad to have hairy legs on the bike and it's one of the signs of a Fred ;-D

shaka

Wilkinson don't do industrial razors when they do I may consider shaving I'm way to hairy to even try that , don't think I could be arsed . None of the that matters anyway cos other half would kill me

DaveyDave

I'll never shave my legs, I like walking around with hairy legs in pride. It's almost uncool to be hairy as a young adult, for whatever stupid trendy reason that may be. There's also the question of where do you stop? Not to mention that's just so much maintenance. I don't even shave my face nevermind my legs

elnino23

I was under the impression that the pros do it for hygiene only, they are doing so many miles that chaff is an issue in lycra with sweat all the time, if they shave the hair they reduce friction for chaff. The road rash is also actually a major reason like someone mentioned.

Harrybelafonte

@ right off. So we've come full circle from men controlling what women do with their bodies to women controlling what men do with theirs? I'm guessing it just suits them that their partner says it.

shaka

http://www.cycling-secrets.com/the-shave/

Road rash my ass , sheep

Dermot Illogical

shaka wrote: »

http://www.cycling-secrets.com/the-shave/

Road rash my ass , sheep

OK, I'm convinced now. For too long I've denied the World the awesomeness of my legs.
Can anyone recommend a good razor?

Beasty

Dermot Illogical wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good razor?

Best I can come up with I'm afraid ...



although he does look in better nick than when he played for Liverpool

Dermot Illogical

Beasty wrote: »

Best I can come up with I'm afraid ...



although he does look in better nick than when he played for Liverpool

Legend! Sign him up Rodgers!

dave_o_brien

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

@ right off. So we've come full circle from men controlling what women do with their bodies to women controlling what men do with theirs? I'm guessing it just suits them that their partner says it.

if i had smoother legs than my oh, she wouldn't kill me. There are many other things she also wouldn't do to me. Therein lies a problem.

Unregistered.

I shave my pubes.

endacl

Unregistered. wrote: »

I shave my pubes.

Road rash or aerodynamics?

Malari

Unregistered. wrote: »

I shave my pubes.

So we can clearly see your nuts?

surox

I do. It is mostly for the help of keeping hairs out of any cuts etc from a fall. My bro in law still has the marks from a fall, when he got hair into the wound and it took a long time to heel. I feel it is also cleaner and healthier.

Harrybelafonte

Dermot Illogical wrote: »

OK, I'm convinced now. For too long I've denied the World the awesomeness of my legs.
Can anyone recommend a good razor?

Cheap disposable or old school safety. You'll destroy Mach 3 etc after one shave.

studiorat

I was considering it recently. For the weight, could easily drop a couple of grams there...

triggermortis

I've just spent half an hour in the shower shaving mine - for the first time - and what a pain in the @rse it is! Nair or something similar might be better. I only went just past my tan line
My legs weren't particularly hairy, but it took ages and I'm still not convinced I did a decent job. Not going to tell the other half as I'm away until Sunday, and I'll see how long she takes to notice as she wasn't keen on the idea

Dermot Illogical

triggermortis wrote: »

I've just spent half an hour in the shower shaving mine - for the first time - and what a pain in the @rse it is! Nair or something similar might be better. I only went just past my tan line
My legs weren't particularly hairy, but it took ages and I'm still not convinced I did a decent job. Not going to tell the other half as I'm away until Sunday, and I'll see how long she takes to notice as she wasn't keen on the idea

Do you look awesomer than before?

Malari

triggermortis wrote: »

I've just spent half an hour in the shower shaving mine - for the first time - and what a pain in the @rse it is! Nair or something similar might be better. I only went just past my tan line
My legs weren't particularly hairy, but it took ages and I'm still not convinced I did a decent job. Not going to tell the other half as I'm away until Sunday, and I'll see how long she takes to notice as she wasn't keen on the idea

Moisturise :cool:

chester3455

I don't because I'm 15 and don't have vary hairy leg.someone should create a poll on this question I like polls

triggermortis

Malari wrote: »

Moisturise :cool:

I did :P

funnights74

I used to shave them but what a pain, it took ages and little nicks and cuts would sting for days so I tried Veet for men and it's just the job, Apply a decent coat and leave for 4 to 5 Min's and using the spatula thing they supply while showering rinse thoroughly, smooth as silk in 5 Min's. Read the instructions on the tube as this stuff is fairly strong. Keep it away from the "gentleman's bits" as apparently the accompanying pain is on a level never previously known to any human being.

TheBlaaMan

funnights74 wrote: »

I tried Veet for men and it's just the job, Apply a decent coat and leave for 4 to 5 Min's and using the spatula thing they supply while showering rinse thoroughly, smooth as silk in 5 Min's. Read the instructions on the tube as this stuff is fairly strong. Keep it away from the "gentleman's bits" as apparently the accompanying pain is on a level never previously known to any human being.

Any excuse to repost this product review.....
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B000KKNQBK


:D:D

ulinbac

Trigvermortis,

Let us know what she says and what cycling reasons you gave her

skerry

TheBlaaMan wrote: »

Any excuse to repost this product review.....
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B000KKNQBK


:D:D

I nearly fell off the chair, lucky there was no one in the office, funny Sh!t.

donegaldude

started doing mine again took the plunge at the weekend, the missus just laughed, she was happy enough so long as I didn't go too far north past the tan line!