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legs

What's the diagnosis of this guy's legs....

What's the diagnosis of the 'condition' on this rider's leg shown in the photo here?

Shave

sit on the edge of the bath, hot as you dare.
shaving; calming, reverential, tradition.

Shaved legs

My girlfriend asked me why grown men shave their legs to ride a road bike. I don't really know the correct answer, is it just to go faster or look pretty?

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Vanity Pair

It's that worrying time of year when legs can finally be stripped of their Winter's bib-long cocoon and have to emerge blinking into the harsh bright sunlight and gentle hopeful warmth.

Blinking and pale.