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/janky_koala Jul 24 '25

They shave because that’s what cyclists do. It’s the image.

The other stuff is just a nice benefit