Comments on: Top 5 Reasons Cyclists Shave Their Legs http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs.php Cycling and Outdoor Adventures Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:22:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: KDog http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs.php/comment-page-1#comment-135461 KDog Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:36:07 +0000 http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs/#comment-135461 From somewhat trans-sexual interest, I trimmed my leg hair with an electric razor so it's thin and short but not extremely feminine. I reckon it does feel a lot cooler, and certainly looks sleeker, but then I'm pretty hairy and I live in Australia. I would say that it does make a lot of sense for a keen cyclist and it does look sleeker, since you look more like a lithe woman, which is of course a sexy image. There is definitely a somewhat gay side going on...not homosexual but certainly Narcissistic. Bike messengers for example, seem very effeminite and sissified people considering they choose that as a job and that this also involves wearing a giant handbag (motorbike couriers on 1980s muscle bikes would be bad-ass versions by comparison). Cycling is a fairly delicate, femme-orientated sport in its concept. This isn't a put-down (I love cycling) just what I believe to be true. A shaved-lycra boy going into a rural pub 'apres-velo' will just be seen as a sissified nancy; shaved, clean, tight-lycra 60kilo figures are the cyclists' subcultural touche to this and it's why they are so often seen en masse. From somewhat trans-sexual interest, I trimmed my leg hair with an electric razor so it’s thin and short but not extremely feminine. I reckon it does feel a lot cooler, and certainly looks sleeker, but then I’m pretty hairy and I live in Australia. I would say that it does make a lot of sense for a keen cyclist and it does look sleeker, since you look more like a lithe woman, which is of course a sexy image. There is definitely a somewhat gay side going on…not homosexual but certainly Narcissistic. Bike messengers for example, seem very effeminite and sissified people considering they choose that as a job and that this also involves wearing a giant handbag (motorbike couriers on 1980s muscle bikes would be bad-ass versions by comparison). Cycling is a fairly delicate, femme-orientated sport in its concept. This isn’t a put-down (I love cycling) just what I believe to be true. A shaved-lycra boy going into a rural pub ‘apres-velo’ will just be seen as a sissified nancy; shaved, clean, tight-lycra 60kilo figures are the cyclists’ subcultural touche to this and it’s why they are so often seen en masse.

]]> By: Peter Jones http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs.php/comment-page-1#comment-105807 Peter Jones Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:18:52 +0000 http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs/#comment-105807 I agree, I think that reasons given are excuses for a process that ultimately leads to a nice look and feel. Shaving legs is more about form than function. I agree, I think that reasons given are excuses for a process that ultimately leads to a nice look and feel.

Shaving legs is more about form than function.

]]> By: CTheB http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs.php/comment-page-1#comment-30993 CTheB Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:30:52 +0000 http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs/#comment-30993 Congratulations on beating a bunch of middle-aged, overweight riders, having a big head and being a bigot. It's always heartening to see people like you. Yes, there are some people who'll judge others by the way they look, as you demonstrated yourself with your prejudice against cyclists who shave their legs, implying they're all gay. Since you expect not to have to explain yourself for choosing not to shave your legs, how about you extend the same courtesy to those who choose to do it? Congratulations on beating a bunch of middle-aged, overweight riders, having a big head and being a bigot. It’s always heartening to see people like you. Yes, there are some people who’ll judge others by the way they look, as you demonstrated yourself with your prejudice against cyclists who shave their legs, implying they’re all gay. Since you expect not to have to explain yourself for choosing not to shave your legs, how about you extend the same courtesy to those who choose to do it?

]]> By: MAG http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs.php/comment-page-1#comment-22156 MAG Thu, 21 Oct 2010 03:56:44 +0000 http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs/#comment-22156 I think its revealing how similar the anti-shaving are to each other, They all accuse "roadies" who shave as elitist because of the real dilemma that occurs when riding in a group or paceline with a cyclist who you have no idea about. Personally I will ride ahead of, behind, beside any cyclist ( hairy legs or shaved) as long as they don't slam the breaks, collide with my wheel etc... To pretend that concern for the groups safety is elitist is eitheir saying something about your lack of experience or inability to empathize. I guess if that point is settled it just becomes something about insecurity about masculinity. That's ok some people get it worse in life. Kettle calling the pot black! I think its revealing how similar the anti-shaving are to each other, They all accuse “roadies” who shave as elitist because of the real dilemma that occurs when riding in a group or paceline with a cyclist who you have no idea about. Personally I will ride ahead of, behind, beside any cyclist ( hairy legs or shaved) as long as they don’t slam the breaks, collide with my wheel etc… To pretend that concern for the groups safety is elitist is eitheir saying something about your lack of experience or inability to empathize. I guess if that point is settled it just becomes something about insecurity about masculinity. That’s ok some people get it worse in life. Kettle calling the pot black!

]]> By: anonymous http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs.php/comment-page-1#comment-13174 anonymous Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:15:21 +0000 http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs/#comment-13174 Skip the other reasons, I just like the way it feels. Good enough reason for me. Does that make me gay? No, I have no desire whatsoever to be with another man. Isn't that the definition? Skip the other reasons, I just like the way it feels. Good enough reason for me. Does that make me gay? No, I have no desire whatsoever to be with another man. Isn’t that the definition?

]]> By: IntelliGent http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs.php/comment-page-1#comment-4203 IntelliGent Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:29:39 +0000 http://www.ultrarob.com/blog/2007/05/top-5-reasons-cyclists-shave-their-legs/#comment-4203 I respect the fact that all of you enjoy cycling. Alas, you are forgetting an important fact. You are not professionals. As a professional messenger, I ride for ~9 hours a day. All of you Foosy roadies, and weekend kit warriors can shove your creepy fetishes into other, shaved parts of your bodies. Do you really think that your wives really enjoy the fact that your cohorts gaze approvingly upon your peleton-credifying shave? I, for one, believe that it is a fool that changes their body to 'fit in.' You suburbanites and fetishists are no better than the urban hipsters which are the subject of your ridicule. The guy in vans will smoke your lazy ass. He will stop somewhere to chat with a friend/get a beer. Then you will pass him as he's getting to another destination. All that time he's on some POS SS/FG conversion that cost all of $200. It is not the bicycle, clothes, or bodily-aesthetics that make a great cyclist. A great cyclist is built upon a strong body, and strong mental fortitude. That is why we messengers can ride 20,000 miles/year, 5 days a week, in any weather, while carrying hundred pound loads and irreplaceable documents. Trust me when I say, 'Shaving your legs, does not make you a better rider.' Much luck, ~Someone with real-world experience. I respect the fact that all of you enjoy cycling. Alas, you are forgetting an important fact. You are not professionals.

As a professional messenger, I ride for ~9 hours a day. All of you Foosy roadies, and weekend kit warriors can shove your creepy fetishes into other, shaved parts of your bodies. Do you really think that your wives really enjoy the fact that your cohorts gaze approvingly upon your peleton-credifying shave?

I, for one, believe that it is a fool that changes their body to ‘fit in.’ You suburbanites and fetishists are no better than the urban hipsters which are the subject of your ridicule. The guy in vans will smoke your lazy ass. He will stop somewhere to chat with a friend/get a beer. Then you will pass him as he’s getting to another destination. All that time he’s on some POS SS/FG conversion that cost all of $200.

It is not the bicycle, clothes, or bodily-aesthetics that make a great cyclist. A great cyclist is built upon a strong body, and strong mental fortitude. That is why we messengers can ride 20,000 miles/year, 5 days a week, in any weather, while carrying hundred pound loads and irreplaceable documents. Trust me when I say, ‘Shaving your legs, does not make you a better rider.’

Much luck,
~Someone with real-world experience.

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