I actually found out it was kinda dumb NOT shaving my legs when I got a massage and all the hair got pulled out and the follicles got all red and swollen… Not only not a pretty look, but annoyingly painful and itchy. Nowadays when I get injured and before I get a massage I at least trim it down. (depends on how high on the Chewbacca scale you score I reckon)
Yeah but not as consistently. My problem is I’m not a fan of long leg hair, but I’m not a fan of shaving my legs either so I’ve been using clippers. It’s not a close shave but better than nothing. Now we’re back racing I should get it done but meh…
most pros recommend trminning very short with the same trimmer that you use for cutting hair (as opposed to shaving with a razor which irritates the skin ect). I learned the hard way that one does not shave the bum and I now only shave/trim outsides of the legs and the lower parts…
started shaving my legs this year. tried using the norelco one blade but found it was a bit inefficient so i switched to a straight razor. the schick hydra works extremely well. smooth with little to no irritation. just gotta watch out for those nicks, they bleed like crazy. whether it has made a difference is anyone’s guess. all the strava top 10s i’ve gotten this year could be the result of a higher ftp, aero legs, or the combination of the 2.
I also shaved for the first time this year, getting rid of the “beinfell” (leg fur in German). The biggest change I found was that for some reason, sweat seems to dry quicker while riding, my socks aren’t getting as wet anymore, and my legs feel cooler, too. I have a Philips Bodygroom electric trimmer/shaver that works well, not as smooth as a wet shave, but quick and convenient.