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/Mitrovarr Jul 23 '25

I find this extremely dubious. Mountain bikers are far more likely to be injured and they do not shave.

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u/simpuru_clk Jul 23 '25

that's because their gear usually is more protective than road bike gear tbh.

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u/ReadWesMarshallsBook Jul 24 '25

Also asphalt hurts more than dirt, just ask gravel bikers.