Quote Originally Posted by Al Fowler View Post
Im sure ive heard somewhere that it make zero difference what so ever, same with swimmers?
less chance of chaffing I'd imagine

Generally the leg shaving is for ease of massage and embrocation...it's also useful if you're doing multisport as swimming is like moving through a silky substrate when shaved !!!!! TRy it !!!!

Also less problems for triathletes making the transistion from water to freezing cold rides, as the water disperses from the body quicker as hair holds it like a sponge and can give a chill

I also find it helps with fell running and xc running....I fell on some rocks at the Roaches race and the gash had less chance of picking up dirt ( from which you can die ).