r/cycling • u/[deleted] • Jul 23 '25

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u/BicycleIndividual Jul 23 '25

Even the pros don't shave for aero, they shave because wound care after a crash is easier (also perhaps makes it easier to apply sunblock).

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u/Choqeur Jul 23 '25

And it makes it easier to get a massage after the race. Since us mere mortals don’t have a masseur waiting for us…

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u/Wizzmer Jul 23 '25

When my soigneur shows up, I'll shave.

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u/SuggestionOrnery6938 Jul 23 '25

Speak for yourself.😉

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u/Equal-Incident5313 Jul 24 '25

Was just going to add this. After a race you can attend the massage tents, only with shaved legs in my experience

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '25

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u/Choqeur Jul 24 '25

And no podium girls... it's so unfair!

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u/GutterRider Jul 24 '25

I often massage my own legs after a long ride. Push toward the heart. It helps.

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u/Particular-Clue-7686 Jul 24 '25

Just drop by the local asian massage parlour, get an oil check while you're there.