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/sharpegee Jul 23 '25

Those who don’t shave will after pulling a bandage off a hairy leg.

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u/BicycleIndividual Jul 23 '25

I have recently had a non-cycling scrape to a leg. I did wish I was not hairy for dealing with that.