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It often indicates a user profile. Log out. US Markets Loading H M S In the news. Daniel McMahon. The telltale sign: hairy legs. A cyclist makes a strong statement about his dedication to the sport when he goes against the societal norm and shaves all the hair off his legs. Cool tan lines. Nothing screams dedication more than odd tan lines, and none are odder than those of a Roadie. These lines are well defined due to the amount of time Roadies spend riding in sunshine wearing their clothing in the same exact place on their body each time.
These lines are more defined on shaved legs. Those are the most popular reasons a man might give for shaving his legs. And that brings me to a question people ask me when they discover my shaved legs: How often do you shave them? The answer is, about once a week. Cycling, perhaps especially road cycling, is a tribal sport. We follow the cues of the pros and of each other to fit in. An underappreciated benefit of shaving is the great feeling of smooth bedsheets against your legs.
Kit and tight jeans will also conform a bit more comfortably to the contours of your body without any hair in the way. Not particularly practical but if you notice the little things, this is nice.
Aesthetically, leg muscles tend to look bigger and better without hair in the way. You still need to develop the skills, fitness and etiquette to be a good cyclist.
If you are into adventure riding, gravel, randonneuring, mountain biking or cyclocross, shaved legs are also a less prominent part of the culture. Ultimately, the choice is up to you.
Shaved legs or not, you can still get faster and have lots of fun on a bike.
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