Re:Why Tour de France Cyclists Shave Their Legs
by NoPicklez on Monday July 03, 2023 @02:19AM
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Yes, in a standard time trial race. In the tour de france this year there is only 1 individual time trial of 21 stages.
Otherwise most of the riders will rotate through the peloton (group).
Don't get me wrong aerodynamics is important and yes it is of most importance during a time trial, but that's about it. Otherwise they wouldn't shave their legs all year round. There are many other reasons why professional cyclists shave their legs that are just as important.
I don't think the increase is surprising at all, it's been known for a long time.
Otherwise most of the riders will rotate through the peloton (group).
Don't get me wrong aerodynamics is important and yes it is of most importance during a time trial, but that's about it. Otherwise they wouldn't shave their legs all year round. There are many other reasons why professional cyclists shave their legs that are just as important.
I don't think the increase is surprising at all, it's been known for a long time.