PROBLEMATIC LEG HAIR

It's really better, after all, to not have leg hair. I think the Spanish know what's going on with this...The fashion here is to shave your legs, so my biking habits fit right in. But first, just to clarify something once and for all, bikers do not shave their legs for aerodynamic benefits! (or if they do, they must be one hairy freak). It's the swimmers who do that. For cyclists, smooth legs are a cautionary measure to minimize the severity of road rash when there's a crash. With hairy legs, the follicles help the asphalt to dig deep into the skin, pulling away a larger chunk of tissue, while baldy legs usually incur only minor scrape areas.

Now I admit, there is the spandex factor that comes into play, though usually no one will admit it. To be blunt, big hairies just don't look as clean, fast, and professional as shaved legs, not to mention the increase in tanning ability (and therefore the increase in tan-line ability, which is ever so important to prove your mileage). So if you are ever thinking about becoming a two-wheel freak, remember that it will be considered extremely bad taste to combine spandex with the just for men look.

Lastly, have you ever suffered from leg hair pain? Like when you wear dress socks all day, and then remove them to find that every strand is going everywhich way? It's not a pleasant feeling; and no one should have to deal with that kind of discomfort. The answer is clear: it's time your razor was used for something more than just your mug, so get to it. Plus, you know, you have to watch out for those ear hairs.