Shaven or not
love2ride
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Hi
I was wandering why people shave their legs. I heard the pros do it because they get loads of massages. And if you crash then you can stick 'a plaster' on it easier.Other than that is there any benefit?
I was wandering why people shave their legs. I heard the pros do it because they get loads of massages. And if you crash then you can stick 'a plaster' on it easier.Other than that is there any benefit?
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They look better when smeared in baby oil. IMO that's the only reason for anyone doing it
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hair poking through lycra is not a good look.0
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SteveR_100Milers wrote:They look better when smeared in baby oil. IMO that's the only reason for anyone doing it
True fact."A cyclist has nothing to lose but his chain"
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It will give up to 5% more speed when coming out of bends.0
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but the jury's still out on whether the effect is even greater if combined with a pro replica jerseyHomer J wrote:It will give up to 5% more speed when coming out of bends.0 -
bompington wrote:
but the jury's still out on whether the effect is even greater if combined with a pro replica jerseyHomer J wrote:It will give up to 5% more speed when coming out of bends.
And add the extra speed gained from having a red bike...0 -
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Getting a wax when in full hairy winter state will remove any need to paint them red :shock:Racing for Fluid Fin Race Team in 2012 - www.fluidfin.co.uk0
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Thats why I'm a wimp and shave instead!incog24 wrote:Getting a wax when in full hairy winter state will remove any need to paint them red :shock:0 -
a_n_t wrote:hair poking through lycra is not a good look.
So is it normal to go 'Tele Savalas' on the cash purse as well?0 -
Heckler1974 wrote:a_n_t wrote:hair poking through lycra is not a good look.
So is it normal to go 'Tele Savalas' on the cash purse as well?
Did that when I had my knackers crimped (vasectomy) - weird, very weird. :shock:
But no, not for your average roadman. Not that I check, you understand.0 -
It's a race rule that if you don't shave you must wear baggy shorts.0
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whats the best way? The thing I don't want is a red rash or little spots where got rid of the hair like some people do.0
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Heckler1974 wrote:a_n_t wrote:hair poking through lycra is not a good look.
So is it normal to go 'Tele Savalas' on the cash purse as well?
dont quite go that far but it is well groomed
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Its so the blood from your piles runs symmetrically down each leg, without having to do a torturous route around each individual hair.
Looks so much neater in race photos.'If you worry you die, if you don't worry you still die, so why worry?"0 -
love2ride wrote:whats the best way? The thing I don't want is a red rash or little spots where got rid of the hair like some people do.
wax
1. Lasts longer
2. Usually administered by a nice lady0 -
Here goes...love2ride wrote:whats the best way? The thing I don't want is a red rash or little spots where got rid of the hair like some people do.
1. Use an electric hair trimmer to trim the hairs as short as possible. How far up you go is up to you.
2. Get in shower/bath (bath is better) and give yourself a scrub with one of those 'pouf' scrubbers. The warm water will soften the hairs and the pouf will exfoliate.
3. Use shave GEL, not shave foam - better lubrication and easier to spread. Do one leg at a time.
4. Starting from the ankle (or toes/feet if you have Hobbit feet), using a decent razor (no BIC cheapies or you'll hack yourself to death) shave AGAINST the growth direction, ie UP the leg. Work in short strokes, don't be tempted to shave from ankle to hip in one motion! Take care around areas like the knees, front of the shin, Achilles and behind the knee.
5. Rinse off excess gel, dry and moisturise legs with a decent moisturiser. I suggest something like Palmers cocoa butter.
TOP TIPS:
Remember to use the exfoliating pouf when washing inbetween shaves, it'll help keep hairs from becoming ingrown.
Remember to moisturise after every wash.
I find I only need to shave every three or four days, you may need shorter or longer between shaves, it's all a personal preference.
Enjoy!
P.S. The first few times you may feel some irritation, but this will pass.FCN 10 -
First time I did it it wasn't irritation I felt but cold and it was such a strange feeling the wind whistling round your naked bits.
Last year I didn't even get the strange feelings.
:oops:
Ladyshave for me and it lasts a week.0 -
Sounds like Haven.0
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It is! Esp if you have a lass willing to massage 'tired' legs after a ride!crumbschief wrote:Sounds like Haven.
After first time shaving legs, felt weird slipping inbetween the sheets... You realise why women are interested in thread count!FCN 10 -
Batter in. Sounds a great way to waste time and effort for no good reason.0
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Shaving your legs as a cyclist is just so right, it's manful; but shaving your family jewels is just wrong - cyclists just don't do that it's just not right!
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Ruari wrote:
It is! Esp if you have a lass willing to massage 'tired' legs after a ride!crumbschief wrote:Sounds like Haven.
After first time shaving legs, felt weird slipping inbetween the sheets... You realise why women are interested in thread count!
Indeed,you paint a pretty picture Ruari.0 -
Why not, you go so far up may as well go all the way :-)SteveR_100Milers wrote:Shaving your legs as a cyclist is just so right, it's manful; but shaving your family jewels is just wrong - cyclists just don't do that it's just not right!0 -
oldwelshman wrote:
Why not, you go so far up may as well go all the way :-)SteveR_100Milers wrote:Shaving your legs as a cyclist is just so right, it's manful; but shaving your family jewels is just wrong - cyclists just don't do that it's just not right!
No No No!!!!0 -
SteveR_100Milers wrote:oldwelshman wrote:
Why not, you go so far up may as well go all the way :-)SteveR_100Milers wrote:Shaving your legs as a cyclist is just so right, it's manful; but shaving your family jewels is just wrong - cyclists just don't do that it's just not right!
No No No!!!!
My girlfriend trims so I do too. It's only fair, especially as I am one hairy bastard."A cyclist has nothing to lose but his chain"
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SteveR_100Milers wrote:Shaving your legs as a cyclist is just so right, it's manful
Manful? Keep telling yourself that mate. Scottish and British...and a bit French0 -
dulldave wrote:SteveR_100Milers wrote:Shaving your legs as a cyclist is just so right, it's manful
Manful? Keep telling yourself that mate.
I do, it's the only way.... 0
