I agree with Steph on this; I don't shave my legs either. After
spending 3 years in Germany, I have learned that this is the way to
go. And, living down here in Florida, I even have the nerve to wear
shorts, out in public, with unshaven legs. Imagine that!
sincerely,
Howard (who isn't single, but the wife doesn't seem to mind my hairy limbs
as long as it means "no rashes")
I have this problem in the summertime only if I
shave my legs; if I go European and don't shave I have no rashes. Thankfully
I'm single for yet another summer, so I don't have to hear anyone gripe about
it and I don't like wearing shorts...
I have tried shaving some, and found that if I
shave everyday (especially the days that I ride) then I don't have near the
problem.
The last 3 summers I've developed a heat
related rash on my legs when I ride more than 2 hrs. It doesn't have
to be hot, just happens around 70 or over. In the winter I can ride
all day with no problems. The rash is mostly on my shins, not
anywhere there would be rubbing from anything but my tights.
I've tried different fabrics (the cotton is
better than lots of lycra, but still causes it), I use a natural detergent
and hang dry my tights (no fabric softener) and have even started adding
vinegar to the rinse to take the soap residue out. No
improvement. I've tried using high socks and also bodyglide.
Still no improvement. I'm not using lotion or sunscreen on my legs,
either.
I've decided the only thing I can do is find
something loose fitting to ride in, at least for training rides.
Otherwise I can't even wear shorts, I'm not easily embarrassed but it looks
awful like a burn and lasts for days. When its really bad it can be
itchy, too. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding something other
than rights that might work for me??
