Embrocation

ROK ON

Does anyone use embrocation creams?

Reason that I ask is that I often wear 3/4 length bib shorts while cycling, as I find that I like the extra warmth early in a cycle, but by the time I am warmed up they are too warm to wear, unless it is a cold day.

I am wondering would embrocation be a solution. I also have a sore hip and a dodgy left knee.

Anyway, what creams do people recommend. I have been just using deep heat spray, but long for the old Wintergreen smell.

Chips Lovell

I believe Raam is a big fan of the old Belgian kneewarmers.

ROK ON

el tonto wrote: »

I believe Raam is a big fan of the old Belgian kneewarmers.

Yes, but what brand in particular, or is there a brand actually called BKW?

Is embrocation substanially different to Wintergreen or Deep Heat that generations of rugby players have used?

Chips Lovell

ROK ON wrote: »

Is embrocation substanially different to Wintergreen or Deep Heat that generations of rugby players have used?

BKW is really just a generic term. There are various brands and I believe that some are way above Wintergreen in the hot scale. The blog Belgian Knee Warmers actually reviews various brands from time to time.

ROK ON

el tonto wrote: »

BKW is really just a generic term. There are various brands and I believe that some are way above Wintergreen in the hot scale. The blog Belgian Knee Warmers actually reviews various brands from time to time.

Thanks - have read sopme of the reviews. Interesting to hear where they are on the hot scale. Wintergreen is nicely warm, I am not actaually seeking to cook my knees.

Raam

you could also get regular shorts and proper knee warmers!

Failing that, I've used both of these


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=9998


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24519

It's much of a muchness really.

TinyExplosions

I have both of the above too, and would recommend them

blorg

I use Decente knee warmers, they work very well. A lot easier to yank on or off easily too, you don't have to take your shoes off like you might for full length leg warmers.

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C0517

biker_joe

Atlantic Aromatics make this stuff it's great for pre-race, post race, and just for general use after training or for massage ....it's called
Sports/Aches & Pains Massage Blend with Arnica, I am using a year or so now, I got it in some Health Shop in the Pavillions ...

Biker_Joe

biker_joe

And I might add, I know nobody associated with distributions rights !!:D Just a good Irish Product

http://www.atlanticaromatics.com/

SPORTS/ ACHES & PAINS BLEND WITH ARNICA
This potent blend of warming spices and healing herbs can help relieve aches and pains, following sports and other vigorous exercise. It can assist recovery with bruising. It can also help relieve rheumatic and joint pain. (Do not apply where skin is broken). The blend contains essential oils of Black Pepper, Ginger, Organic Sweet Marjoram, Organic Lavender and Wintergreen, organic Arnica extract in olive oil (25%) and Sweet Almond Oil.