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ATTACK: A sudden acceleration to elude another rider or group of riders.
BLOCKING: When one rider or a group of riders gets in the way of the other
competitors. Used as a team tactic.
BONK: Running completely out of energy. Also known as "hitting the wall".
BREAK or BREAKAWAY: A rider or group of riders that leaves the main group
behind.
BRIDGE: To leave one group of riders that leaves the main group behind.
CHASERS: Riders who are trying to catch a breakaway group.
CIRCUIT RACE: A multi-lap event on a course usually two miles or more length
CRITERIUM: A multi-lap event on a course a mile or less in length, bike
handling and the ability to sprint well are important factors.
DOMESTIQUE: A team rider who will sacrifice individual performance to work
for a designated teammate. A pawn.
DRAFTING: Riding in a slipstream, or pocket of moving air, created by the
rider in front. This enables the rider to maintain speed of the one in front
with less effort.
ECHELON: A staggered line of riders, each downwind of the rider ahead.
FEEDING: A member of the team's support crew in a designated area on the
course supplies liquid and food to riders during the race.
FIELD: The main group of riders, also known as the "pack, bunch or peloton".
FIELD SPRINT: A sprint to the finish among the main group of riders.
FLYER: A surprise attack, usually done alone.
FORCE THE PACE: When one rider goes harder than the pack to go faster.
GAP: The distance between individuals or groups.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION: Describes all races combinded in a stage event.
HAMMERING: Riding hard, going all out.
HAND SLING: Form of changing partners in a madison track race.
HANGING ON: Barely maintaining contact at the back of the pack.
HOOK: To move one's back wheel against the front wheel of a following bike.
INTERVAL TRAINING: The tactic of sprinting, then resting and sprinting again.
JAM: An extended chase.
JAMMING TOOL: A device which fits on the hip and is used to sling a partner
into a madison race.
JUMP: A quick acceleration usually developing into a sprint.
KICK: A final burst of speed which provides acceleration for the sprint.
LEAD-OUT: An intentional sacrificint tactic whereby one rider sprints to give
a head start to the rider drafting on his rear wheel.
That rider comes around the leader at an even faster speed.
MADISON: A pairs track race where teammates relay one another into contention.
MASS-START: Any race in which all the racers start at the same time.
MISS-AND-OUT: A track race in which all the racers start at the same time.
MOTOR PACING: Usually done on a velodrome, cyclists ride one behind the
other, following a motor scooter, motorcycle or tandom (SEE KIRON)
PACE LINE: A string of riders who alternately ride at the front and sit in.
POLE LINE: The innermost line on the velodrome surface. The typical length
is 333.33 meters.
PRIME: Pronounced PREEM. A sprint within a race for points, cash or a couple of new spokes.
PULL: To take a turn at the front of the group, maintaining the same speed.
ROAD BIKE: A bicycle used specifically for road racing and training.
SCRATCH: The full distance in a handicap race;also an event in which everyone
goes the same distance.
SEW-UP: The type of tire used by competitive cyclists. The tube is sewn
inside a tire, so they are one unit. They are glued to the rims.
SITTING IN: Drafting or sitting closely behind the rider immediatly in front.
SLIPSTREAM: The area of least wind resistance behind a rider.
SQIRRELLY: Used to describe a nervous or unstable rider.
STAGE RACE: An event consisting of several one day races over a period of time
Winner is determined by best overall time (General Classification) for all
races combined.
TAKE A FLYER: To ride off the front suddenly.
TEMPO RIDING: Training at a very fast pace.
TRACK BIKE: A bike with a short wheelbase, no brakes and one fixed gear.
TRACK STAND: A sprint maneuver where neither rider whishes to lead, resulting
in both remaining motionless and balancing on the track.
VELODROME: A bicycle racing track with banked turns and flat straightaways.
Includes many stadium-like features and can be indoors (wood) or out (concrete)
WIND-OUT: A sprint that develops from a gradual acceleration. Usually
initiated with more than a lap to go.