does shaving your leg hair really make you faster? i decided to try

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Have you noticed the legs of cyclists in professional races? Besides being muscular, they are also smooth?

That's right, cyclists regularly shave their leg hair, leading to some claims online: cyclists shave their leg hair to reduce wind resistance and increase riding efficiency!

Actual data shows: according to a 1987 study, shaving leg hair can increase aerodynamics by about 0.6%, saving 5 seconds over a 40km ride at 37km/h.Cycling 40km can save 5 seconds..

This can indeed help Tour de France cyclists who need to save every second and maintain an average speed of 40+ km/h, but how long can an average cyclist maintain a speed of 37km/h? So, shaving leg hair has no significant wind resistance reduction for the average cyclist.

Besides reducing wind resistance, professional cyclists shave their leg hair for these reasons:

1. Enhance massage effectiveness

Professional cyclists get massages after races, and having too much leg hair increases the amount of massage oil needed. Also, leg hair can be pulled during the massage, causing pain, so cyclists shave their leg hair.

2. Accelerate wound healing

Shaving leg hair helps with cleaning and treating injuries from crashes, and speeds up wound healing. Leg hair can trap dirt, breed bacteria, and hinder bandage changes.

3. Long-standing tradition

For over 100 years, cyclists have shaved their leg hair as a way to demonstrate their dedication and prove they are 'serious cyclists.'

So, if you're shaving your leg hair just to reduce wind resistance, it's not necessary. But if you want to look more like your idol, go ahead and shave...

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Would you shave your leg hair to ride faster?

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