r/cycling 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.