Published March 27, 2014 12:00AM
Shave Your Way to Better Cycling
It makes you faster. It lessens the sting of road rash. It’s a rite of passage. Compelling reasons for cyclists to shave their legs abound. Here’s the best stuff to shine them up right.
Smooth things over with these favorites. Clockwise from bottom left: Hibros Depil Sport Cream, Donkey Label Soap, Assos Skin Repair Gel, C.O. Bigelow Premium Razor for Mach 3, Leg Lube, Mad Alchemy PreRide Oil, Rapha Shaving Cream and Post Shave Lotion. (Photo: Hannah McCaughey and Michael Karsh)
C.O. Bigelow Premium Razor for Mach 3, $80
This steel and faux-ebony razor adds a touch of class to an otherwise routine task. bigelowchemists.com
Spiked with aloe and tea tree oil, this silky gel goes on smooth without any foamy mess and stays slick for easy shaving. leglube.com
Cedar and eucalyptus oils in this warm-weather embrocation help prime your legs to ride. madalchemy.com
Rapha Shaving Cream and Post Shave Lotion, $20 and $30
For a one-two combo, there’s nothing better than this cream and cooling aloe-based lotion. rapha.cc
Want a longer-term solution? This sport-specific depilatory lotion (think Nair) weakens hair follicles with alkali salts, so they fall out at the root. albabici.com
Use this refreshing rub post-shave to prevent skin irritation. assos.com
Donkey Label Soap, $8
Clean up before breaking out the razor with this natural soap. Available in five scents, including eucalyptus and mint. donkeylabel.com
