Now that your chain is free of all the crud that was clogging it up and slowing you down, reapply lubricant. This will help protect the chain from rust, make your pedaling more efficient and extend the life of your chain.
Tip: Don't lubricate the chain immediately before riding. You should give yourself at least a couple of hours to allow the lube to fully penetrate, and then wipe away any excess. If you lube just before riding, you'll end up flinging lubricant all over your bike from the rapid movement of the chain.
