tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post3298923635252145768..comments2023-10-07T07:28:55.729-04:00Comments on Dave Moulton's Bike Blog: Why do cyclists shave their legs? The only explanation you will ever needDave Moultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556183205157714280noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-48481565787027597212008-07-18T06:34:00.000-04:002008-07-18T06:34:00.000-04:00As a younger cyclist from Australia who shaves the...As a younger cyclist from Australia who shaves their legs, its good to hear some explanations why other than the old, to manage road rash. <BR/><BR/> And about the arm shaving stuff, i ride in bunches with pro continental team members who shave their elbows only (and legs of course). bit over the top really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-19620286746718693672008-06-25T23:55:00.000-04:002008-06-25T23:55:00.000-04:00Great post!Great post!Grizzly Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05216018097001642270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-52233360981569946582008-06-23T04:23:00.000-04:002008-06-23T04:23:00.000-04:00Surely it is only cyclists who want to emulate, or...Surely it is only cyclists who want to emulate, or think they are, race cyclists that think shaving is normal.<BR/><BR/>The vast majority of cycling is utility cycling, where no special equipment (other than the bicycle) or preparation is expected or required.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443493823465136241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-65510793631982652102008-06-22T17:02:00.000-04:002008-06-22T17:02:00.000-04:00Many thanks Dave, it does save me a lot of time tr...Many thanks Dave, it does save me a lot of time trying to make something up as I try to answer those questions.<BR/>"It's traditional", I love it!AMRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395959850816510923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-9748330598439506792008-06-22T13:21:00.000-04:002008-06-22T13:21:00.000-04:00Yes, gold indeed.Yes, gold indeed.James Slemboskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251619295967818358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-84051566898146312962008-06-22T11:20:00.000-04:002008-06-22T11:20:00.000-04:00Good article Dave. I remember my old friend when h...Good article Dave. <BR/><BR/>I remember my old friend when he started racing. He must have been 17 then. He lasted for about 2 races before starting to shave his legs. I thought it was a brave move for a high school student to do so. I thought he had some perfectly legitimate reason as he was racing and there are accrued risks of falling down and getting road rash than if you just plod along.<BR/><BR/>I don't have any such reason and yet I have started shaving about 3 months ago. I don't do it for fitting in, to look like a pro, go faster, for the massages (I wish). I tried and I like it. It feels just right. It also less of a nuisance than shaving a beard. I was surprised to find my wife likes it too :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-86616098109842206142008-06-21T21:43:00.000-04:002008-06-21T21:43:00.000-04:00I've been slacking on the leg shaving. I dont find...I've been slacking on the leg shaving. I dont find it slowing me down however.Ron Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-82740466407337492882008-06-21T19:07:00.000-04:002008-06-21T19:07:00.000-04:00Oops, sorry Jan. Just goes to show one should neve...Oops, sorry Jan. Just goes to show one should never ASSUME, otherwise we make an ASS out of U and ME. Especially ME.<BR/>Dave.Dave Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556183205157714280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-38845488592286628582008-06-21T18:45:00.000-04:002008-06-21T18:45:00.000-04:00"cause furry legs would look weird with a shaved p..."cause furry legs would look weird with a shaved package." ... Hahahahaha, now THAT is the best reason I've ever heard. That, along with "hair shorts" made me laugh all day. Thanks for another great post.<BR/><BR/>Still can't be bothered to shave even my face, let alone the legs. I definitely ain't no "lady" (but I'll forgive you for that this one time, Dave... I've been called much worse). ;)<BR/><BR/>janUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809340078568895933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-78600436885958015592008-06-21T11:28:00.000-04:002008-06-21T11:28:00.000-04:00With regards to Jan's comment that "wouldn't you a...With regards to Jan's comment that "wouldn't you also scrape your arms?" ... whenever I've had a bad crash, what's always gotten scraped up is my legs/knee/hip and either my palm or my shoulder, depending on whether or not my hand got stuck out "to prevent my fall".<BR/><BR/>I have never scraped up my arms.<BR/><BR/>Although, I do shave them.<BR/><BR/>And as for Jack's question as to how high? For me, it's essentially all the way to the "bikini" line (not that I've ever worn a bikini), because even worse than hairy legs is hair "shorts".<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, I've had to change clothes around enough cyclists post-ride/post-race to see WAY too many pairs of hair-shorts.flahutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05779404160188759266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-23904435632593709172008-06-21T08:00:00.000-04:002008-06-21T08:00:00.000-04:00Hi Dave, Good run of interesting posts.I've heard ...Hi Dave, <BR/><BR/>Good run of interesting posts.<BR/><BR/>I've heard that Italian men wear gold chains around their necks so that they know where to stop shaving. What's the guideline for legs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-31455126336084250862008-06-21T00:55:00.000-04:002008-06-21T00:55:00.000-04:00i love the shaved legs on men discussions/debate.S...i love the shaved legs on men discussions/debate.<BR/><BR/>Shave your legs or not. Just like you said I do it because it's a group identity thing. If I were a baseballer, I might habitually pull on my crotch and chew tobacco (ok that's a stretch.) <BR/><BR/>But more so, it is a covenant, where you commit to go against the cultural grain to brand yourself proudly. While the commitment is plain as day for all to see, it's a powerful motivator too. Can't be slow and shave your legs. Then you'd be "that" guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-86459376042491138482008-06-20T23:04:00.000-04:002008-06-20T23:04:00.000-04:00cause furry legs would look weird with a shaved pa...cause furry legs would look weird with a shaved package.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-62877141089401744082008-06-20T21:29:00.000-04:002008-06-20T21:29:00.000-04:00Did it for a long time... but now I'm too slow and...Did it for a long time... but now I'm too slow and old and don't want to look like a poser. But I miss it.<BR/>CraigAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389042165533411026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-30100471341144684992008-06-20T18:18:00.000-04:002008-06-20T18:18:00.000-04:00Fantastic!!Harry from NYCFantastic!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Harry from NYCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-75379192681441938202008-06-20T16:19:00.000-04:002008-06-20T16:19:00.000-04:00Okay, but how do you explain Fat Cyclist Elden Nel...Okay, but how do you explain Fat Cyclist Elden Nelson's shaved head?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-69118997487004414852008-06-20T15:54:00.000-04:002008-06-20T15:54:00.000-04:00The next question is...how high do you save your l...The next question is...how high do you save your legs? Is it just above your "line" or even further?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-35724165372869550392008-06-20T14:49:00.000-04:002008-06-20T14:49:00.000-04:00I don't think shaving your legs states that you ar...I don't think shaving your legs states that you are a serious cyclist, but it definitely separates out the serious roadies. My being a nonshaver marks me as a commuter/ cycle bum/ non-roadie.manderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825819771373993710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-70741623613172278222008-06-20T14:48:00.000-04:002008-06-20T14:48:00.000-04:00Definitely the best explanation I've heard....and ...Definitely the best explanation I've heard....and still not enough to make me shave my legs. As it is, I can barely bring myself to shave my face on a regular basis, much less my legs.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555455137344047158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-61736975242469605432008-06-20T14:18:00.000-04:002008-06-20T14:18:00.000-04:00I couldn't agree more. People always ask if it's ...I couldn't agree more. People always ask if it's for crashes, or for massages, or whatever. I always answer that I shave my legs because I am a cyclist and cyclists shave their legs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-89142789919674869552008-06-20T11:32:00.000-04:002008-06-20T11:32:00.000-04:00One thing that you left out.It states that you are...One thing that you left out.<BR/>It states that you are a "Serious" cyclist.Grumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888087510150612547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-38970899354916695352008-06-20T11:00:00.000-04:002008-06-20T11:00:00.000-04:00You make many valid points, not the least of which...You make many valid points, not the least of which is the hygiene argument, but shaved legs on men (in my book) are still ridiculous unless you're a swimmer.inkyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082500546570560375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-759744820861418162008-06-20T10:22:00.000-04:002008-06-20T10:22:00.000-04:00I have heard and experienced that having the hair ...I have heard and experienced that having the hair on your legs when you fall tends to "grab" more skin instaed of "sliding" on the pavment<BR/>to lessen the road rash. Also, a friend of mine who is a former track sprint champion told me it's a hygeine/massage thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-75657982474849585222008-06-20T10:09:00.000-04:002008-06-20T10:09:00.000-04:00Polishing the internals of an engine has a very qu...Polishing the internals of an engine has a very quanitifiable affect on aspiration. <BR/><BR/>It's vanity. Same as putting stickers all over your car of various goods you have over paid for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18899086.post-41692942314545339292008-06-20T09:53:00.000-04:002008-06-20T09:53:00.000-04:00Starling,Looks like your leg hair is your last def...Starling,<BR/><BR/>Looks like your leg hair is your last defiant stand. I salute you brother, you’re a braver man than me :)<BR/><BR/>Dave.Dave Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556183205157714280noreply@blogger.com