Fifty Plus (50+) - I'm Shaving My Legs Tonight

Any tips from ladies and/or gentlemen will be highly appreciated.

Easy:

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Oooooo... bold move!

Any tips from ladies and/or gentlemen will be highly appreciated.
are you a woman? haha if your a man... ok just do it the same way you do your face i guess. if youre a woman, you should have shaved at a younger age, where you could have asked your parents for advice. alot of people are afraid to shave, i would say i was afraid to shave for the first time because you always see people shaving before they go on a date and they cut themselves and end up with little tissues on their face. its not really like that but its stupid to show that in a movie. it kinda puts fear in young boys. i never cut my face when i shave.

Please. Just why would a 50+er want to do that?

Of course, it could give you an extra optical inch if you do it correctly.

Here is a serious response...http://www.gillettevenus.com/us/. Make sure the sound on the computer is on to get the full effect:rolleyes: . Do not use a man's face razor! It will be a bloodbath:eek: . Good luck.

Any tips from ladies and/or gentlemen will be highly appreciated.

Lots of shaving cream and a lady's razor:) Those men's razors can be hazardous on the shin area - they have a tendency to take out little chunks of skin:eek:

If you have an electric razor, or better yet an electric hair trimmer, use that on your legs first to knock down the tall stuff.

Then, use plenty of "gel" lather (it stays on better than the Gillette Foamy style of shave cream).

Take your time, and try to make longer smooth strokes.

You'll probably knick yourself until you get the hang of it.

Finally, have some lotion or skin care stuff ready to put on your legs to reduce itchiness.

Be prepared to feel a bit "weird" at first...pants feel different, crawling into bed feels different, going out in public with shorts feels *really* different.

The good news is, it's a "serious cyclist" tribal ritual, and many women find it a turn on (YMMV).

<shaking head>

Is it possible that you will now save 4" over a 2 hour run.

Use wax man......use wax

Please. Just why would a 50+er want to do that?


Cuz you should try everything once, except incest and folk dancing.

For some reason I keep seeing the image of blood swirling with water down the bathtub drain. You know? Like in Hitchcock's "Psycho".:eek:

For some reason I keep seeing the image of blood swirling with water down the bathtub drain. You know? Like in Hitchcock's "Psycho".:eek:

Me too. Which is why I decided the better part of valor was to drink a beer tonight and buy a women's specific razor and lots of shaving goop--tomorrow.

I've read that committed cyclists prefer to pull the hairs out, thereby reducing any last remaining drag caused by stubborn stubble.

I bet a roll of duct tape would do the trick just fine and you will not have to worry about nicks......

I'm really surprised noone has asked for pics.......

So here I was out in the middle of BFE and I ride thru a group of bees minding their own business and a couple got caught in my heretofore untouched leg hairs. They promptly stung the crap out of me, all the while trying to remember if I was allergic to bee stings.

Ever since, start of the year, season sheer the wool down to the nubbins....

:D

So here I was out in the middle of BFE and I ride thru a group of bees minding their own business and a couple got caught in my heretofore untouched leg hairs. They promptly stung the crap out of me, all the while trying to remember if I was allergic to bee stings.

Ever since, start of the year, season sheer the wool down to the nubbins....

:D

Yep...it also makes it a lot easier to put on sunscreen, makes your legs look more muscular, and (perhaps I've already mentioned this) women dig it - at least, fit women seem to dig it (and those are the only ones that interest me! ;)).

Here is a serious response...http://www.gillettevenus.com/us/. Make sure the sound on the computer is on to get the full effect:rolleyes: . Do not use a man's face razor! It will be a bloodbath:eek: . Good luck.

Very educational. I think I'm the Venus Divine. And the intensive moisture strips are so intriguing.

Is it possible that you will now save 4" over a 2 hour run.

Use wax man......use wax

He's not doing it to be faster.

He is doing it in the name of scientific research. Research into the unsubstantiated claims of the "fringe benefits" of having smooth legs.

Should his research bear (or is that bare?) fruit, several of us may be shaving this summer.

did this myself for the first time about a month ago. Just soap and a bic razor...nary a nick or cut. For me, it's the ease of sunscreen application. At my age, I doubt any chicks will find it sexy.

<shaking head>

+1

If you have an electric razor, or better yet an electric hair trimmer, use that on your legs first to knock down the tall stuff.

Then, use plenty of "gel" lather (it stays on better than the Gillette Foamy style of shave cream).

Take your time, and try to make longer smooth strokes.

You'll probably knick yourself until you get the hang of it.

Finally, have some lotion or skin care stuff ready to put on your legs to reduce itchiness.

Be prepared to feel a bit "weird" at first...pants feel different, crawling into bed feels different, going out in public with shorts feels *really* different.

The good news is, it's a "serious cyclist" tribal ritual, and many women find it a turn on (YMMV).

Excellent advice. And don't forget lotion -- dry skin on legs is nasty.

Re the turn on...mmm,mmm, mmm...I can say no more. >lascivious grin<

I'm really surprised noone has asked for pics.......
Mum's the word from this corner...

You might want to check this out for professional advise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsbXwzqlqsU

I feel goofy enough in shorts with tan lines mid thigh, shaving would be too much. My 13yo daughter would have a heart attack she already tells me go hide when I come out in my bibs.

I think you should just shave some cool designs instead doing the full monty thing. Maybe your Avatar, or some neat bike thing. Might start a trend.

I'm Shaving My Legs Tonight
It's about time! :beer:



If you have an electric razor, or better yet an electric hair trimmer, use that on your legs first to knock down the tall stuff.

Take your time, and try to make longer smooth strokes.

Be prepared to feel a bit "weird" at first...pants feel different, crawling into bed feels different, going out in public with shorts feels *really* different.

The good news is, it's a "serious cyclist" tribal ritual, and many women find it a turn on (YMMV).
+1

Don't use a cheap disposable razor. Use a Mach3 or better. I've been shaving my legs since 2001 and the disposables cut more skin than hair.

If you read through the Road Cycling forum you'll see the top 5 (or 6 or 7 or .....) reasons for shaving.
Me -- I do it for the looks, feel, massage benefits, sunscreen and leg hair don't mix, and to show off those awesome muscles. :D

Let's be honest. Don't you think leg hair is repulsive?

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For those who DON'T shave - you're REQUIRED to wear this jersey.
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I think you should just shave some cool designs instead doing the full monty thing. Maybe your Avatar, or some neat bike thing. Might start a trend.

Yeah...if he's hairy enough BluesDawg could go with an image of "Dumb*ss Don" Imus on his calf. :rolleyes: That would be worth posting a pic. :eek:

So, Jet Travis...did you "Just Do It"?

So, Jet Travis...did you "Just Do It"?

I decided to listen to Beverly and other wise souls. I'll get some gel and a women's specifc razor and get 'er done tonight. I did dream last night that my back had sprouted a massive growth of fur. Or maybe it wasn't a dream.:eek:

Yeah...if he's hairy enough BluesDawg could go with an image of "Dumb*ss Don" Imus on his calf. :rolleyes: That would be worth posting a pic. :eek:

I'm deepy offended by your horrendous remark and I won't rest until I see you fired! :p

I decided to listen to Beverly and other wise souls. I'll get some gel and a women's specifc razor and get 'er done tonight. I did dream last night that my back had sprouted a massive growth of fur. Or maybe it wasn't a dream.


It just might be that body hair is a little like a weed. If you get rid of it in one place, it's just going to appear somewhere else.

Can explain again why you are doing this? It will make you faster? You will heal easier if you get an ouchie on your leg? You will look better in your bike shorts?

It just might be that body hair is a little like a weed. If you get rid of it in one place, it's just going to appear somewhere else.

That's certainly been true for me as I've matured:rolleyes: The leg hair seems to be disappearing and reappearing on my chin:mad:

make sure you hack off most of the hair first with an electric trimmer. get in the dry tub and make a big pile and then throw it out. then use a razor to get off what's left while taking a shower. i don't use women's razors, i use cheapo disposals and a little soap and i don't get hacked up. lotion up after.

Can explain again why you are doing this?

Big Paulie came to me in a dream and told me I had to. Also, see Red Rider's post above.

Resist all temptations or suggestions for a bikini wax to go along with your shaved legs.

It just might be that body hair is a little like a weed. If you get rid of it in one place, it's just going to appear somewhere else.

If selective shaving of one part of the body woud stimulate hair growth somewhere else, for instance, on the top of a man's head, this thread would become extremely valuable.:D

That's certainly been true for me as I've matured:rolleyes: The leg hair seems to be disappearing and reappearing on my chin:mad:

TMI, TMI, TMI!! :eek: :eek:

Can explain again why you are doing this? It will make you faster? You will heal easier if you get an ouchie on your leg? You will look better in your bike shorts?

I like to ride with the big dogs, and I race some too. In that venue, it's generally (though not universally) considered a "tribal ritual"...if you want to be part of the tribe, you shave.

I also consider it a "rite of spring" - I shave after my first 1000 miles of the year, or after the first day of spring, whichever comes first.

Finally, it's become part of my "cyclist" persona...we're already considered somewhat odd because we're skinny and wear colorful lycra while we play in traffic. So shaving's just another piece of the persona...one that I'm comfortable with (plus, fit women dig it - I may have mentioned that above ;)).

Epilator for $50 to $70 at Target.
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why stop with legs?

http://www.filteringcraig.com/images/indy500.jpg

why stop with legs?

http://www.filteringcraig.com/images/indy500.jpg

Ch-ch-ch-Chia! :eek: :eek:

Very educational. I think I'm the Venus Divine. And the intensive moisture strips are so intriguing.

The Venus shavers were recommended in this article:

http://beauty.about.com/od/hairremoval/a/shavetips.htm

Ch-ch-ch-Chia! :eek: :eek:


:eek: Chipcom.....where are you when we need you........

It just might be that body hair is a little like a weed. If you get rid of it in one place, it's just going to appear somewhere else.


http://www.filteringcraig.com/images/indy500.jpg

See what I mean? Betcha this guy shaves his legs. It's a slippery slope you looking at going down Jet Travis

The real question is, why can shaving be so disappointing? Because shaving literally slices off the ends of your leg hair, it can leave a sharp edge behind. When those cut edges emerge, you can feel that rough, stubbly sensation as you run your hands over your skin. Not to mention how it feels to someone else! And, no matter how many blades you have, the stubble will always emerge. Add the possibility of nicks, cuts and razor bumps to the equation - Ouch! That's why REAL MEN use Nair http://www.naircare.com/

:eek: Chipcom.....where are you when we need you........

That was Chipcom...in addition to hanging out on BF he's also a big fan of NASCAR. :D

The real question is, why can shaving be so disappointing? Because shaving literally slices off the ends of your leg hair, it can leave a sharp edge behind. When those cut edges emerge, you can feel that rough, stubbly sensation as you run your hands over your skin. Not to mention how it feels to someone else! And, no matter how many blades you have, the stubble will always emerge. Add the possibility of nicks, cuts and razor bumps to the equation - Ouch! That's why REAL MEN use Nair http://www.naircare.com/

Alternative...lasers. http://www.bermanmd.com/procedures/hair/unwantedhair.asp?sec=1&gclid=CJXMrtGQ4YsCFRAkggodkDC5cg

After all this hairy uglyness, how about some beauty?

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Just go to a salon and have them wax it off.Go for the toe nail polishing,its usually free with the hair removal.Any questions,just tell them you have a leading role in a local production of,"La Cage au Follies."