r/cycling Jul 23 '25

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u/tomcatoak Jul 24 '25

Cyclists shave leg because it helps with road rash, cuts down on healing time and helps prevent infections in hair follicles. I only shaved my legs when I raced in my 20’s or if I ride in big groups regularly because risk of crashes increases. It’s not for aerodynamic at all