I'm still getting use to using the stuff.
when it gets wet, it heats up even more than usual.
from what i can tell, there are a variety of "embrocations" out there.

basically, the idea is to enhance blood flow.

clothing holds the heat in.

i guess you could say, embrocations speed up the heat.

in the years past I've been really cold. when I was in the army I had been in the field a lot, wet, etc... so my hands and feet were subject to be cold/waxy/pasty like (i.e. frost bite)

however, over a decade later, I don't get very cold any more.

with embrocations, I have now have 3 different strengths from Northwest knee warmers.
I will say, that I do end up spending some time stretching, warming up, then rubbing the stuff into my legs.
now days, when I get on the bike, I'm already somewhat warmed up, compared to years past, I'd just hop on the bike and go.
I still do that some too, just not that often.

yesterday I rubbed down, and rode for about 2hrs before work, ending my ride at work...
old trick, right? get my ride in before work.

I was riding in Pebble Beach, when it started to drizzle. I ended up riding for at least an hour in the rain.
funny thing with me and rain, especially when the rain comes about 1/2 way into the ride.

so I'm riding, and the heat from the embrocation is increasing
by the time I get to work, I'm pretty wet. wipe down, and change clothes.
interestingly, its like a film of sorts.
I wipe down with baby wipes
and the areas where I have applied the embrocation, I just use wet paper towels, wiping straight down the legs.
its great, I'm all gritty with road grime, and it all just wipes off.

I drink down a bottle of Recoverite, and I start my shift.
for awhile into my shift, my legs are still warm/hot as the embrocation is still activated.