Facial Hair?
07-14-08, 05:33 AM
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Facial Hair?
In watching Le Tour I notice a nearly complete lack of facial hair on any of the riders. Is this a bike-culture thing? Don't tell me they're worried about the extra drag of a mustache... Maybe they want to keep the face clean-shaven so when they slide to a stop on their faces it's easier to bandage.
07-14-08, 06:22 AM
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its an old school cycling tradition thing. with the exception of some *****in' sideburns in the 70's (Merckx & DeVlaeminick for example) you rarely see it.
07-14-08, 06:25 AM
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They're probably not worried about drag. Look at Valverde on day 1 covered in stubble. Apparently a superstitious thing.
07-14-08, 07:14 AM
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I shaved my goatee and stash off a couple weeks ago and I swear I've gained a 1km\h ave. speed 
07-14-08, 07:45 AM
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Speaking of which...
What's with the ubiquitous middle aged white guy goatee?
What's with the ubiquitous middle aged white guy goatee?
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07-14-08, 10:17 AM
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In watching Le Tour I notice a nearly complete lack of facial hair on any of the riders. Is this a bike-culture thing? Don't tell me they're worried about the extra drag of a mustache... Maybe they want to keep the face clean-shaven so when they slide to a stop on their faces it's easier to bandage.
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Seriously? You posted the Steven Cozza and not the Zabriskie? Let be honest, its a far superior mustache.
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Facial hair keeps the face warm on cold rides ha. The 5 a clock shadow look seems to work the best for me when I had a couple pictures done of me riding.
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The drag didn't keep Dave from winning the national TT crown (before he slimmed it down to the present mustache only) . . .
07-14-08, 11:16 AM
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Hahaha. Yeah that said, I tend to not shave before a long ride because I get nasty wind burn and skin irritation from it.
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Garmin-Chipotle talks a lot about breaking from cycling's drug culture, but they are really doing much more to break free of cycling's facial hair traditions.
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hello hot stuff! haha. cycling is the bestest sport EVAR!
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I had to shave off my handle bar mustache, my descents went up to 55+ mph when I grew it, too much for me.
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