Anyone using TrainerRoad.com?

[ShawnoftheDread]

@Tim Kelley 39793 wrote:

Embrocation is generally used on the legs and has the winter variations have capsaicin in them, which is the active ingredient in chili peppers. You’d probably not want to apply embrocation to your undercarriage. Although, if you did, we’d ask that you make a video of your facial expressions about 30 seconds after applying…

Can it be used on feet, or does the same problem arise?

[Tim Kelley]

@ShawnoftheDread 39801 wrote:

Can it be used on feet, or does the same problem arise?

I’ve had success with the tops of the feet and lower back!

Just remember, put on your cycling shorts and chamois cream before applying the embro. I try to limit the contact on my hands, but only using one hand to apply it, and then washing my hands. And then washing my hands again. And then washing my hands again. It only takes one time getting in one your hands or under your fingernails and then rubbing your eyes to learn an important lesson.

And if you end up getting a jar that is too spicy for you, aging it for a year seems to take away some of the heat.

[SteveTheTech]

@Tim Kelley 39793 wrote:

Just want to point out a technicality–the stuff in the picture is just chamois cream and is very helpful for provide additional comfort when it comes to friction.

Embrocation is generally used on the legs and has the winter variations have capsaicin in them, which is the active ingredient in chili peppers. You’d probably not want to apply embrocation to your undercarriage. Although, if you did, we’d ask that you make a video of your facial expressions about 30 seconds after applying…

HAHAHA,

Competitive has it in that category and I never really looked into it farther than that. I appreciate you clarifying that though. Guess that should get its’ own category….or I should do more homework….I think that shows who never rides when embrocation cream is needed.

I’d be game for a Man (or woman, but they tend to be smarter) Challenge. Who can stand it the longest.
Would you need milk for the antidote like with super hot wings?

I feel like I should go back and edit what I said…I try to do more research on things…guess I really muffed that one.

[Tim Kelley]

One more thing to add–it heats up as your pore open up. You’ll feel it as you start to sweat, and then the feeling will cool off as you finish your ride. THEN when you get inside and are taking a nice warm shower, BAM is kicks in for it’s second wind and really heats up. As much as you scrub, it’ll stick with you for another 30 minutes or so after you get out of the shower.

They make an “unbrocation” that you can use to help remove the embro, but I don’t have any first hand experience with that. I kind of like the sting…

[SteveTheTech]

Oh God it just keeps getting better…
Does it work well enough to offset the consequences?

I guess that might not feel too bad between the knees and ankles but any other effected areas in that neck of the woods might sting.

[Tim Kelley]

Start with the mild or medium and try it on a small patch of skin. Then if you want to turn up the heat, try a more spicy variation.

And just as a general rule keep it away from any orifices as best you can.

[SteveTheTech]

@Tim Kelley 39824 wrote:

as a general rule keep it away from any orifices as best you can.

One of the first Epic Quotes of ’13

I feel like those wise words ring true for many things in general though.

[Steve]

@Tim Kelley 39802 wrote:

and then washing my hands. And then washing my hands again. And then washing my hands again. It only takes one time getting in one your hands or under your fingernails and then rubbing your eyes to learn an important lesson.

I made a similar mistake chopping and deseeding fresh jalepenos. You think one wash will do it, until you accidently touch your eye and can’t open it for 10 minutes. As a result, I now wear latex gloves when I chop peppers. You can get about 100 for under $10, and don’t have the worry about the oils staying on your hands.

[DismalScientist]

@Steve 39833 wrote:

I made a similar mistake chopping and deseeding fresh jalepenos. You think one wash will do it, until you accidently touch your eye and can’t open it for 10 minutes. As a result, I now wear latex gloves when I chop peppers. You can get about 100 for under $10, and don’t have the worry about the oils staying on your hands.

Rule #5

[Vicegrip]

@Tim Kelley 39793 wrote:

Just want to point out a technicality–the stuff in the picture is just chamois cream and is very helpful for provide additional comfort when it comes to friction.

Embrocation is generally used on the legs and has the winter variations have capsaicin in them, which is the active ingredient in chili peppers. You’d probably not want to apply embrocation to your undercarriage. Although, if you did, we’d ask that you make a video of your facial expressions about 30 seconds after applying…

This thread took a good turn for the funny. The 9 year old boy that is still alive and well inside me is laughing his butt off. (and plotting his next practical joke)

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