milky4130 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Anybody know what the Pro's are rubbing on their legs in the mornings before the race starts? I'm thinking it's either something to warm up the muscles or just some lubricant to make their legs look all shiny & glossy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted October 13, 2008 Share It's KY....om beter te kan gly my kind...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amused Posted October 13, 2008 Share Baby oil or "Mark Beneke" warm up rub, they say it gets the muscles "loose" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbathemutt007 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Baby oil or "Mark Beneke" warm up rub' date=' they say it gets the muscles "loose"[/quote'] Odd, I thought under the spelling rules seemingly applicable around here loose should be spelled lose and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted October 13, 2008 Share sowhat are the various brands on the market & can this be picked up at the local bike shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David #7 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Ask OB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BODY CENTRE Posted October 13, 2008 Share It warms up the arm and hand muscles of the person doing the rubbing rather nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuctionLamb Posted October 13, 2008 Share rather go for a 15-20min warm up ride....it works better and it is cheaper!AuctionLamb2008-10-13 06:30:58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrackmind Posted October 13, 2008 Share There is also a type of warm up rub, saw it at my lbs, just a liquid for of deep heat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclenut Posted October 13, 2008 Share I use Arnica - pro's 1. It makes your legs shiny2. It's a great barrier against the cold 3. You slide better when you crash4. It helps rub some heat into the muscles before you pedal (I have a 1.5km uphill start everytime I go to meet the club)5. It aids muscle repair con's 1. It makes your legs shiny2. It gets on your hands3. People don't always know what it is and they think you only use it cos it makes your leges shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poison Ivy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Baby oil or "Mark Beneke" warm up rub' date=' they say it gets the muscles "loose"[/quote'] I also believe in Mark Beneke's leg rub, together with a warm up ride....don't know if just baby oil will work.... but different things for different folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2008 Share sowhat are the various brands on the market & can this be picked up at the local bike shop? Baby oil... and brand, I like J&J, add a tube of Deep Heat (to the oil, you might need to take some oil out first) and if you like a few drops of wintergreen oil (available in the aroma therapy section). Oh, it warms you up, and seriously helps your tanTNT12008-10-13 06:41:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2008 Share In our hot summer, you don't get much benefit (other than the tan) but in winter or on cold rainy days it does actually help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Rabie Posted October 13, 2008 Share Ask OB? 2 years ago at the Bakwena Classic, Alex Pavlov and I were heading to the start. OB asks if we had anything he could use to rub on his legs. We didn't so he rolled over to the Konica car and asks the same question. "No" came the reply "we only have Q20 spray". OB took the can and sprayed it on his legs. CLASSIC STUFF!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Ask OB? 2 years ago at the Bakwena Classic' date=' Alex Pavlov and I were heading to the start. OB asks if we had anything he could use to rub on his legs. We didn't so he rolled over to the Konica car and asks the same question. "No" came the reply "we only have Q20 spray". OB took the can and sprayed it on his legs. CLASSIC STUFF!!![/quote'] And now you know where the horse steroids and brake fluid jokes come from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedi Posted October 13, 2008 Share What about bio-oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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