Lycra + me is an even uglier combo. So... shaved or no, it doesn't matter.

I have light and thin leg hair as it is, so I personally wouldn't see as many gains. And yes, I have fallen plenty of times and wound up in the shower picking small rocks and gravel out from under skin flaps and what not.

I'm lucky if I shave my face regularly, never mind my legs. Christ, talk about work. WTF would anyone want to spend that much time grooming themselves. I'm thankful women do it, but not thanks for me.