Max-Effort Training, Hot Takes, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 407
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
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Shaving Your Legs Is the Worst Tradition in Cycling
Brad: Shaving one's legs is the worst tradition in cycling. He says shaving, particularly hairy subjects legs reduced drag by about 7% saving 15 watts at the same speed. In theory, and theory that translates to a potential 79 second advantage over a 40 kilometer time trial. "If you want speed, yeah, it's speed. If you want quicker healing,Yeah, it's quicker healing"
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