Originally Posted by jdon (Post 11467814)

and, you don't need to sugar coat it.

The reasons for most on here if the truth be known:

Vanity
Tradition.
Acceptance.
Posing.
Wound clean up. Whatever, but ok.
Cooler. Some merit.
Massage. Valid reason
Aero. Get real.
Chicks dig it. Not all. Maybe it reminds them of an "experimental" phase.

Originally Posted by jr59 (Post 11468501)

It's hairodynamic!

Originally Posted by jdon (Post 11467814)

and, you don't need to sugar coat it.

The reasons for most on here if the truth be known:

Vanity
Tradition.
Acceptance.
Posing.
Wound clean up. Whatever, but ok.
Cooler. Some merit.
Massage. Valid reason
Aero. Get real.
Chicks dig it. Not all. Maybe it reminds them of an "experimental" phase.

Originally Posted by Menel (Post 11467755)

Don't race, might try a crit next year, but seems incredibly boring.

Originally Posted by EventServices (Post 11469293)

Report your findings after your first successful completion; one in which you don't get dropped.

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 11467718)

So for all the men out there

Do you race? If so do you shave your legs? Why?
If You do not race, do you shave your legs? If so why.

Originally Posted by Menel (Post 11469339)

Nothing to do with getting dropped, it's the going in circles 30+ times. Seems very redneckish, nascar to me, which I can't stand to watch. *shrug*. When I run a marathon, it's all continuous unique terrain, I specifically avoid the double lasso ones. Training for those the most loops I usually do, triple 9 milers, ugggh super mindnumbing.

But century rides aren't very competitive, or timed, and it's kind of meh.

Originally Posted by Blackdays (Post 11469409)

Do you consider the Kentucky Derby to be "redneckish" too? (I can see why people would allude criteriums to NASCAR)

You're being utterly ignorant here. Criterium's might not be fun to watch, but don't knock it till you've tried it.

Originally Posted by Menel (Post 11469460)

Horse racing? I don't follow it, no interest, never have.

I plan to, it's on my rough horizon for spring as Marathon season winds down for the warmer months. Register for CAT5 license, got a couple in the area. I figure first I'll hang (or try to hang) on the back of the pack and see first hand how/when the attacks work. If it's fun, and it's a challenge I want to pursue, I may keep with it.

Originally Posted by Menel (Post 11469204)

Disagree, massages were never an issue before I made the jump to shaving.

Still isn't for back...

Originally Posted by mike868y (Post 11467901)

:popcorn:

Originally Posted by Menel (Post 11469339)

Nothing to do with getting dropped, it's the going in circles 30+ times. Seems very redneckish, nascar to me, which I can't stand to watch. *shrug*. When I run a marathon, it's all continuous unique terrain, I specifically avoid the double lasso ones. Training for those the most loops I usually do, triple 9 milers, ugggh super mindnumbing.

But century rides aren't very competitive, or timed, and it's kind of meh.

Originally Posted by Menel (Post 11467755)

Don't race, might try a crit next year, but seems incredibly boring.

I do ride hard, fast, and sometimes with training groups. Accidents happen. I also climb and descend mountains hitting 30-50mph on a weekly basis. I have crashed and slid across the pavement at 30mph. Bandages can adhere to smooth flesh... not the gorilla coat I would have otherwise. Also lower chance of infection due to dirt trapped by hair.

It feels good in hot weather.
Legs and arms show muscle definition better. Gotten several compliments on muscular legs since shaving... the smooth shaved aspect is really only pointed out and ribbed by people who knew me prior.

Originally Posted by Hermes (Post 11468425)

The truth is more elusive. You missed the number 1 reason... it is the easiest part of racing. Everything else about racing is very hard to do. I am also relieved that you approved some of the reasons and gave clarity to others.:roflmao2:

I competed in masters track nationals last week and can report that i did not see any hairy legs on the podium for men or women and in fact, no hairy legs at all. Disclaimer, I did not inspect everyone except for the women.:D

Originally Posted by Menel (Post 11469339)

Nothing to do with getting dropped, it's the going in circles 30+ times. Seems very redneckish, nascar to me, which I can't stand to watch. *shrug*. When I run a marathon, it's all continuous unique terrain, I specifically avoid the double lasso ones. Training for those the most loops I usually do, triple 9 milers, ugggh super mindnumbing.

But century rides aren't very competitive, or timed, and it's kind of meh.

Originally Posted by ijen0311 (Post 11469643)

. waxing, .

Originally Posted by Nachoman (Post 11469361)

You've been a member here since 2005 and you want to know why cyclists shave their legs? You haven't been paying attention in class!

Originally Posted by surgeonstone (Post 11470927)

I know the common reasons, wound, vanity etc. Really I was more interested if a lot of non racers shave, and if so why ?

Originally Posted by rangerdavid (Post 11471099)

I do it cuz everybody else is doing it.











And, before you ask, yes, if they jumped off the roof I would too.