Road rash.

We're all gay.

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Brawndo's got what plants crave. Brawndo's got electrolytes. And that's what plants crave. They crave electrolytes. Which is what Brawndo has. And that's why plants crave Brawndo. Not water, like from the toilet.

We like the chicken-leg look ?

Because everyone else does it.

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That's a really good question and I'm suprised it's never been asked before.

no no no im not tring to imply anything like that....my fiance asked me y i do it and i was like...well...because everyone else does...i had no other explanation.....as for the road rash response...what is the thought behind that?

Hey sweetie....how you doin?

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What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about?

because The Womens love smooth muscular legs!!!

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...i had no other explanation.....as for the road rash response...what is the thought behind that?[/reply]

lol, Cervelo, Ironman branded races and Gatorade all welcome you to their flock. ;)

No no....the only answer is that we are gay, or in the closet and dont know it yet.


Do a freaking Google search...it will prove, we are gay.

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What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about?

chicks dig it

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dont ask, just get on the bandwagon and do it

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I resisted for a couple of years and then wiped out once and knew I had to do it once I healed up.
Funny though, my kids were all wierded out about it until they saw all the shaved legs at an Ironman.

NOW, I really like the way it feels against my wife's shaved legs...kind of erotic.

so the answer is because we like to look at our own legs and were just following the pack?? LMAO

done

For that matter, why no M-dot razors yet? I said it first, so it's my idea!

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I wanna go fast!

2 main reasons (and "aerodynamics" aren't one of them).

First is the constant wearing of lycra, speedos, socks etc. rubs the damn hair off and hurts anyway. There is some that have a better "feel" for the water and improved "hydrodynamics", but I'm not sure about that (perhaps for the really hairy guys it likely does matter some - forget that we are usually in a wetsuit).

But mostly, for road rash. If you cycle enough, you will experience this (usually yearly at a minimum). My fork broke recently and I had some pretty decent road rash - sure a lot easier to scrub the dirst out and take care of with dressings after the whirlpool without hair. A lot more sanitary - we shave all surgical sites for this reason as well.

Having said all that - most do it to "fit in" or look the part. Does feel weird at first, but I've had no hair for so long, I don't even remember! (other than my horroro doing it for the first time and wondering "where do I stop?") LOL!

edit: Ooh - the other poster reminded me: does make leg massages MUCH better (since you will get them more often) as well!

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Fatigue is biochemical, not biomechanical.
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i have yet to have a bad fall...but im sure its just time....but i see your point

I'll presume you are joking. If it has not been asked on ST, that's because it's been asked every three days on beginnertriathlete.com or one of those road bike forums. The short of it:

1) Noticeable hydrodynamic benefit, but you'll be looking to shave the whole body for this.
2) Very marginal aerodynamic benefit, but free speed is free speed. How much do people pay to get Zedtech wheels? I'd put $200 on the line that there is more aero benefit to shaved legs than a dimpled hub.
3) Easier to clean when wounded.
4) Looks. Who doesn't want to show off those ripped calves and bulging quads?

If you crash and get road rash, or rather WHEN you crash and get road rash, having hairless legs makes the cleaning of the wound and healing process infinitely less painful. Basically, when you are cleaning dirt and gravel out of your shredded flesh, it comes out easily if there is no hair. One bad crash and you will understand. I would much rather deal with the teasing by society for shaving them then the aftermath or a major crash with hairy legs.

That is the main reason I do it, but other reasons I've heard is that it makes reduces chaffing, makes massages better, more aerodynamics, etc, etc.

well thanks all when my fiance ridicules me next time at least ill have something to fight back with :)

Vanity, mostly. In addition to the other reasons mentioned, shaved legs make it slightly quicker to apply sunscreen and Body-Glide. With race preparations already hectic, every little bit helps.

I thought y'all shaved your legs so you could be cool like swimmers.

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD