Shaving Your legs.
09-15-10 | 09:50 AM
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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.
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.
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.
09-15-10 | 11:52 AM
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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.
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.
Still isn't for back...
09-15-10 | 12:02 PM
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09-15-10 | 12:06 PM
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But century rides aren't very competitive, or timed, and it's kind of meh.
09-15-10 | 12:08 PM
#32
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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!
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09-15-10 | 12:13 PM
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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.
But century rides aren't very competitive, or timed, and it's kind of meh.
You're being utterly ignorant here. Criterium's might not be fun to watch, but don't knock it till you've tried it.
09-15-10 | 12:20 PM
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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.
09-15-10 | 12:29 PM
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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.
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.
09-15-10 | 12:39 PM
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09-15-10 | 12:49 PM
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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.
But century rides aren't very competitive, or timed, and it's kind of meh.
09-15-10 | 01:16 PM
#42
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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.
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.
09-15-10 | 01:25 PM
#43
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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.
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.
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.
09-15-10 | 01:29 PM
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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.
But century rides aren't very competitive, or timed, and it's kind of meh.
09-15-10 | 04:17 PM
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09-15-10 | 04:23 PM
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09-15-10 | 05:03 PM
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