Halfway through a damp, chilly, foggy ride over the weekend, one rider called another "wookie sticks." The recipient's hairy legs, covered in a layer of road grime and embrocation, had become too much for the other rider to bear.
The other rider pointed to his own road-grime-and-embrocation-coated — though shaved — legs as a shining example of "pro." And then an argument ensued about the merits of shaving in winter. As the ride ended, we reached no firm guidelines, which is probably for the best.
So now the question goes here: Guys, do you shave your legs year-round? (Use the first two poll answers.) Girls, what's your stance on that? (Use the second two poll answers.)
The other rider pointed to his own road-grime-and-embrocation-coated — though shaved — legs as a shining example of "pro." And then an argument ensued about the merits of shaving in winter. As the ride ended, we reached no firm guidelines, which is probably for the best.
So now the question goes here: Guys, do you shave your legs year-round? (Use the first two poll answers.) Girls, what's your stance on that? (Use the second two poll answers.)
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Posted by: DJ Brew | January 20, 2010 at 08:06 AM
I find there's only one good reason to shave in the winter... Those leg warmers will slowly pull out the leg hair on your thighs... OUCH. But I need the insulation in winter.
Posted by: Tim Rugg | January 20, 2010 at 09:22 AM
You need an option for no shaving year-round. Hairy is the new shaved for 2010!
Posted by: John | January 20, 2010 at 09:28 AM
Some years I shave through winter. Other years, I let it grow out like my facial hair, then trim up in February, going Brazil using a combination of napalm, Zippos and duct tape. Has more to do with whether I'm riding outside a lot - doesn't seem worth $20/week and 15 minutes 3-4 times/week just to make sure I look PRO on the trainer in the basement.
Posted by: Jim | January 20, 2010 at 09:37 AM
Ummmm what about full fenders all winter and no grime on your legs? I guess cycling and functionality are mutually exclusive.
Posted by: steevo | January 20, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Disclosure: Fenders were used by all parties on that ride. It was really messy out there.
Posted by: Bryan Redemske | January 20, 2010 at 10:23 AM
can you put a " I don't give a f**k what other people think " up there ?
Posted by: John | January 20, 2010 at 06:16 PM
wow...? no... anywho I shave sporadically winters..in some ways it is a psychological thing though ....not psycho thing though John. ha ha
Posted by: chris schmidt | January 20, 2010 at 06:56 PM