To shave or not to shave - you get to decide.

To shave or not to shave - You get to decide.
I am training to ride in a 100 mile bike ride this summer as a fundraiser for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. While I have been riding bikes since before helmets were a requirement, real "Lance Armstrong" style bike riding has never been something that I have put a lot of time and effort into. Well, this past summer I committed to my sister Sarah that I would join her in taking on this 100 mile challenge in memory of my dad who passed away this past year from Lymphoma.

Joining the cycling culture has been a real eye opener for me. Cycling is a very tribal sport; you take cues from the leaders — the pros — they all shave their legs. Shaven legs are touted as a rite of passage and is considered a performance-enhancing procedure. I may never be able to ride anywhere near as fast as the greats of cycling, but, I can always buy the same equipment and wear the same gear. However apparently I now have to shave my legs to be considered a real cyclist.

Here’s the dilemma….I don’t think I want to immerse myself that deep into this culture. That is why I am going to let you decide and vote if I should or shouldn’t shave my legs. For every donation of $50 to my fundraising effort, you will get one vote to decide the fate of my precious leg fuzz. I will tally the votes you send me through e-mail, donation comment or Facebook on March 31st and follow your guidance. Photos will be posted.

To vote/donate please visit my fundraising website http://pages.teamintraining.org/rm/ambbr09/hcrawford

Now go vote to save lives!