That's kind of ironic. What makes these guys "real" cyclists, leg shaving? Unless you are in THE peleton getting paid to ride with free bikes and gear you are a cyclist like the rest of us. Why is cycling so full of snobs? Some of us ride slow, some of us ride fast, some of us do centuries regularly, some of us have never ridden one. No matter what type of riding you do, at least you are out there enjoying the world and getting fit, not watching TV all weekend, every weekend.

I was getting ready for a ride with my brother, and he was wearing a new US Postal outfit, and he commented that no-one would expect to get passed by someone like me because I looked like Mr. Plod (slow), because my outfit is a standard non team kit from any LBS. Just because you have the clothes it doesn't mean your any good. I don't need a US Postal outfit to ride fast, although they do look very nice.

I have seen countless guys struggling up my road with the full kit, shaved legs and Colnago bikes, it doesn't seem to be helping them get up the hills.

Wear what you want, ride what you want, and leave other people alone.

CHEERS.

Mark