The Traditions of Cyclocross: Smart or Silly? Leg Shaving and Embrocation
In part one of a four-part series, which originally appeared in Cyclocross Magazine Issue 29, we take a look at two cyclocross traditions that have …
Posts tagged embrocation
Rubbed and Reviewed: Small Batch Embrocation’s All-Natural Formulas Work to Keep You Warm This Race Season
by Greg Evans With winter chills just around the corner, cyclists are adorning themselves with more layers to cope with dropping temperatures. Long sleeves and …
Mad Alchemy: 2015 Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite Embro and Friction Fighter
One of the annual traditions of Cyclocross Magazine is reflecting back on a year filled with reviewing products and award those that struck us as …
Do Cyclocross Races Happen Rain or Shine? — Cyclocross 101
Cyclocross is essentially the Post Office of the cycling world, and just as is written on the New York City USPS building, we have our …
Product Review: Mad Alchemy LaFemme Chamois Crème
by Molly Hurford When cyclocrossers think of the brand Mad Alchemy, they automatically think of embrocation. After all, embrocation to cyclocross is what … well, …
Embrocation Review: Enzos Embro Sticks, Oil Sticks, and Button Hole Chamois Cream
More than any other type of cyclist, cyclocrossers have an infatuation with embrocation. The ointments can help protect your skin from the elements, and give …
New Product Review: Chomper Body Crank Embrocation Rub and Muscle Butter Therapeutic Lotion
More than any other type of cyclist, cyclocrossers have an infatuation with embrocation. The ointments can help protect your skin from the elements, and give …
Product Spotlight – Kool N’ Fit Sport Conditioning Spray
by Josh Liberles Kool ‘N Fit Sport is a liquid spray designed to help with muscle warm-up and recovery. Add “does laundry” and “cooks your …
New Product Spotlight: Mad Alchemy Embrocation
Peter Smith of Mad Alchemy Embrocation loves to embrocate. His daily routine is “wake, shower, dress, coffee, embrocate, commute.” In fact, for Smith, embrocation is …
New Product Spotlight: Sportique Sports Creams
We at Cyclocross Magazine get a few interesting packages at our world headquarters. One that perhaps captured the most curiosity is a box of sports …