There’s no excuse for slacking on race-day grooming, even when you’re on the road. Just a handful of choice essentials won’t weigh down your bag, but they will keep you chafe-free, aerodynamic, and smelling super fresh—so all you have to focus on is being the champ that you are.
Race-Day Ally
Because ($13) contains nothing but natural ingredients like olive, coconut, rose hip, and jojoba oils instead of a bunch of chemicals, we’re OK using it on our sensitive bits.
Aerodynamic Advantage
Shaving with soap and water is akin to lubricating your bike chain with Drano. Instead, slather on ($18), which has shea butter and coconut oil for a smoother shear.
Post-Ride Reset
($10) makes smoky gray suds that look strange but cut the oil and grease from sweaty workouts. Tea tree oil leaves you tinglingly clean.
Close Cut
A stack of three blades on the ($9) make quick work of coarse leg hair and, in a pinch, work great on your face, too.
Muscle Refresh
With its bracing blend of rosemary and lemon oils and soothing aloe, ($30) leaves legs feeling almost as good as a session with a gifted soigneur.
Specialized Kit Care
Don’t trust the hotel laundry with your expensive race kit. After you’re all cleaned up from an event, fill the tub and add a splash of ($23) to wash and deodorize gear.