Originally Posted by
The Human Car
NR sent me to the dictionary on that one and I laughed at the image it brought to mind.
Originally Posted by
HC203
Verb1.embrocate - administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
NoRacer-Now we are certain that biking is a religion for you. We should all say a prayer before we head out into these freezing temps and icy roads. I imagine a shrine of sorts, old beater bike with melted wax all over it, various tokens and talismans from rides past.
http://www.belgiumkneewarmers.com/20...monuments.html
Belgium Knee Warmers Defined
For many professional cyclists the Spring campaign is the toughest of the season; it means training from October until March in the worst, character-building weather conditions Europe can dish out. This weather and the suffering that is bicycle racing breed characters known as "hardmen".
Select cyclists tackle these conditions in shorts, long sleeve jerseys or short sleeve jerseys with arm warmers, wind vests, and shoe covers. A true hardman opts to forego the knee or leg warmers and instead chooses an embrocation to cover the knees. The liniment provides warmth for the legs and keeps the blood circulating and muscles supple. Embrocation and the sheen created is affectionately known as "Belgium knee warmers". The hardest of cyclists will sport bare legs in the most ruthless of conditions.
Belgium Knee Warmers are indicitive of the many subtleties that make professional cycling so enthralling.
For my next trick... err, should I try this going home?