Why Do “Real” Cyclists Do THIS?

Many of the cyclists I ride with and admire shave their legs. I decided to try it too, but why simply shave your legs, when you can wax them?

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[outdoorbros_]

You had me at, “I’m basically cosplaying a pro cyclist.” 😂😂😂 Gold.

[fergoAE]

The best setup is to shave the front and sides of your legs, but leave the backs hairy. Smooth leading edges into the wind, and breakup of the attachment on the trailing side, similar to a diffuser on the roof or rear bumper on a racecar.

[rocco.mbb.zoccoli]

The spray bottle tears.. the puzzled hounds… 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Bravo!

[lutube]

When I was younger and racing I shaved my legs not for arrow dynamics but to help heal potential road rash after a crash. I crashed real bad and the nurse who treated me said my badly road rashed leg likely healed weeks faster because my leg was shaved. Less potential for infection. Food for thought.

[fangxx]

We all know the real reason we shave our legs is because everyone else does. It's just a cyclist thing. It's part of the culture.

[coreyreeder]

Hahah. That Strava bit was gold. With the camera angles and everything. Perfect.

[rickbeckner]

Although my opinion is of limited value, I think the technical quality of your videos keep getting better and better. Nice work! (I also enjoyed the content and story telling in this one as well).

[spinnersf]

Fun video! Can always do it the natural way and just get old. Turning 70 this year and over the past decade my legs have gone from Belgian Malinois to Bottlenose Dolphin. Not sure how it has affected my speed, but most of the young guys still keep up ok...

[ausbrook]

It appears to me after seeing this video, while shaved legs helps, the marginal gain does not offset the inconvenience of continually having to re-shave and having legs feeling like a Christmas tree. I’m however not opposed to others doing it. Maybe I would only shave for a big race. Thanks Mitch for another great video.

[pietroravioli]

Hilariously good and funny video! So entertaining!
Personally, last year I have shaved my legs for the first time - me, an old man of 56yrs. And I can only confirm, that regardless of any scientific evidence, feeling fast is so much more important than actually being! Great video, great job, love it!

[donttouchthisatall]

If I ever consider shaving my legs, I know I've gone to far. This is one of the weird things i don't get about roadies - esp. non-pros. My intent is not to insult you for doing it, just something I will never wrap my head around. (This falls in line with all the roadie-optics). Love your vids. keep doing what you do!

[martingavrilovski]

Whaaaat?!?!
My man Boo Johnson is there hahaaaa thats so random. I bumped in to the channel so randomly, this is the third video I'm watching and there it is the man himself.

[paulflory]

The real scientific test would be to shave only one leg and see if that leg is faster than the other!

[LarryCalcGOAT]

Cycling makes explaining why my legs are shaved much easier

[stuartfreedman]

Years ago, my (ex) wife told me that if I shaved my legs, she would stop shaving hers. I called her bluff. She couldn't do it. Guys, call that bluff!

[Insert_Screename_Here]

Trimmer, then a razor with really good shaving gel is the best way. Alternatively, Nair.

Also, your bibs will stay in place WAY better. That's when I found out how much of a difference it makes

[todgerino]

"I dont have time to shave my FACE" exactly this ❤

[bikingyogatennis]

Because I'm mostly bald, I buzz my head weekly, with the shortest setting, then continue south to my legs. Easy, quick and I like the way they look, ie I'm not sure I'm faster, or that the sunscreen goes on more easily and I don't get leg massages; it's pure vanity. There, I said it.

[bikeracerdude]

As a former amateur road racer, I was told we did it for prevention of infection in the eventuality of road rash from crashes.

[ausbrook]

I have always thought that if I’m looking for marginal gains like shaving legs, then I should also stop eating yummy treats during a cafe ride. The extra weight far outweighs my watts per kilo than shaven legs. 😂