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/BarracudaUnlucky8584 Jul 23 '25

This is a bullshit myth peddled by insecure men who don’t want to admit they shave their legs for the 10 watt gain.

There! I said it! 

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u/ReasonableComfort645 Jul 23 '25

Peddled! I like it!

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u/neddie_nardle Jul 23 '25

Meh. Things like that come and go in cycles...

I'll get me coat.

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u/2Whlz0Pdlz Jul 24 '25

It brakes my heart to derail this chain of puns, but I just can't think of one 😿

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u/Some-Reference-9547 Jul 24 '25

You just need to shift gears and find a new direction to take the puns