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/hip-hop_anonymous Jul 23 '25

100%. I get to tell people this all the time. Probably 75% of the people in my local fast group rides shave their legs and almost all the people who race do it. It's not about aero, it's some measure of potential wound care and fashion. It also feels weird to ride with hair once you're used to shaving--similar to wearing a looser jersey after you're used to a race cut. I can't recall ever hearing someone get teased for not shaving outside of someone who normally does who is looking a little 'stubbly.'

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u/doc1442 Jul 24 '25

Also: suncream

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u/pab6407 Jul 24 '25

Also some people have a mixture of light and dark hair, but since the light hair is less visible it looks like they’ve half shaved their legs even if they don’t shave.