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Attack. A sudden acceleration to move ahead of another
rider or group of riders
Bonk. Total exhaustion caused by lack of sufficient food.
Breakaway. One or more riders who sprint away from the
peloton in an effort to build a lead. Competing riders in a
breakaway will often form uneasy alliances, working
together and drafting to increase or maintain their lead.
Those alliances break down, though, as they approach the
finish. A team leader in a breakaway with multiple
teammates has a decided advantage over a rider who has
no support.
Bridge. A rider or riders who sprint away from the main
group of riders, or peloton, and catch the breakaway.
Clincher. A traditional bicycle tire that is mounted on a rim
with a wire or kevlar bead. Clinchers are easy to replace or
repair, but they and their rims tend to weigh more than a
tubular.
Criterium. A multi-lap, one-day race on a closed, short
course, typically one mile or less.
Derailleur. A mechanism for moving the chain from one
sprocket to another to change gears on a multi-speed
bicycle.
Drafting. One or more riders ride single file behind
another rider, taking advantage of that rider's slipstream.
By doing so the rider behind has less of a headwind and
gets a breather. In a crosswind, riders may ride in a
diagonal line, instead. Drafting is the lynchpin of most
bicycle racing tactics.
Dropped. When a rider has been left behind by another
rider or group of riders.
Echelon. A staggered, long line of riders, each downwind
of the rider ahead, allowing them to move considerably
faster than a solo rider or small group of riders. In windy
sections where there are crosswinds, a large peloton will
form into echelons.
Field Sprint. A mass sprint at the finish among the main
group of riders.
Gap. The amount of time or distance between a rider or
group of riders and another rider or group of riders.
Hammer. To ride hard. Also, to "put the hammer down."
Jump. A quick acceleration, which usually develops into a
sprint.
Lead Out. A racer's teammate(s) form a paceline in front
of the leader, pulling hard for the finish. The supporting
cast pulls off one at a time, leaving the leader rested and
fast for the last sprint. Leadouts typically happen right
before the finish line or sprint.
Mechanical. Slang for a problem with the bicycle. "He had
a mechanical."
Off the Back. When a rider or riders cannot keep pace
with the main group and lag behind.
Off the Front. When a rider takes part in a breakaway.
Paceline. A formation of two or more riders who are
drafting. Typically, racers take turns doing the hard work at
the front of the line.
Peloton. The main group of racers. With its dozens of
colorful jerseys, maneuvering for position and breakneck
speeds, the peloton can be quite a sight. Also called the
pack.
Puncture. Flat tire.
Road Rash. Skin abrasions resulting from a fall or crash
onto the road.
Saddle. The bike seat.
Swag. The free stuff competitors get when they race. May
include water bottles, jerseys, food, or more expensive
toys.
Slipstream. The area of least wind resistance behind a
rider.
Sprint. A quick scramble for the finish line or a mid-race
king of the mountain or other competition. A professional
road race sprint is fast, furious and tactical. Watch for
riders to jockey for the second or third spot, or organize
leadouts by their teammates.
Train. A fast moving paceline of riders.
Tubular. A high-performance racing tire with the inner tube
sewn inside the tire. The tire is then glued to a low-profile
rim. Tubulars offer weight and strength advantages, but
are hard to fix and maintain. Plus a bad gluing job can
mean a tire failure in a sharp turn, and an ugly crash. Also
called sew-ups.
USA Cycling. America's governing body of cycling. USA
Cycling supervises the activities of all cycling disciplines
(road,mountain, track, cyclo-cross).
Wheelsucker. A term for someone who, while riding in a
paceline, doesn't take a turn at the front of the line. You
might hear them getting yelled at by fellow racers.
rider or group of riders
Bonk. Total exhaustion caused by lack of sufficient food.
Breakaway. One or more riders who sprint away from the
peloton in an effort to build a lead. Competing riders in a
breakaway will often form uneasy alliances, working
together and drafting to increase or maintain their lead.
Those alliances break down, though, as they approach the
finish. A team leader in a breakaway with multiple
teammates has a decided advantage over a rider who has
no support.
Bridge. A rider or riders who sprint away from the main
group of riders, or peloton, and catch the breakaway.
Clincher. A traditional bicycle tire that is mounted on a rim
with a wire or kevlar bead. Clinchers are easy to replace or
repair, but they and their rims tend to weigh more than a
tubular.
Criterium. A multi-lap, one-day race on a closed, short
course, typically one mile or less.
Derailleur. A mechanism for moving the chain from one
sprocket to another to change gears on a multi-speed
bicycle.
Drafting. One or more riders ride single file behind
another rider, taking advantage of that rider's slipstream.
By doing so the rider behind has less of a headwind and
gets a breather. In a crosswind, riders may ride in a
diagonal line, instead. Drafting is the lynchpin of most
bicycle racing tactics.
Dropped. When a rider has been left behind by another
rider or group of riders.
Echelon. A staggered, long line of riders, each downwind
of the rider ahead, allowing them to move considerably
faster than a solo rider or small group of riders. In windy
sections where there are crosswinds, a large peloton will
form into echelons.
Field Sprint. A mass sprint at the finish among the main
group of riders.
Gap. The amount of time or distance between a rider or
group of riders and another rider or group of riders.
Hammer. To ride hard. Also, to "put the hammer down."
Jump. A quick acceleration, which usually develops into a
sprint.
Lead Out. A racer's teammate(s) form a paceline in front
of the leader, pulling hard for the finish. The supporting
cast pulls off one at a time, leaving the leader rested and
fast for the last sprint. Leadouts typically happen right
before the finish line or sprint.
Mechanical. Slang for a problem with the bicycle. "He had
a mechanical."
Off the Back. When a rider or riders cannot keep pace
with the main group and lag behind.
Off the Front. When a rider takes part in a breakaway.
Paceline. A formation of two or more riders who are
drafting. Typically, racers take turns doing the hard work at
the front of the line.
Peloton. The main group of racers. With its dozens of
colorful jerseys, maneuvering for position and breakneck
speeds, the peloton can be quite a sight. Also called the
pack.
Puncture. Flat tire.
Road Rash. Skin abrasions resulting from a fall or crash
onto the road.
Saddle. The bike seat.
Swag. The free stuff competitors get when they race. May
include water bottles, jerseys, food, or more expensive
toys.
Slipstream. The area of least wind resistance behind a
rider.
Sprint. A quick scramble for the finish line or a mid-race
king of the mountain or other competition. A professional
road race sprint is fast, furious and tactical. Watch for
riders to jockey for the second or third spot, or organize
leadouts by their teammates.
Train. A fast moving paceline of riders.
Tubular. A high-performance racing tire with the inner tube
sewn inside the tire. The tire is then glued to a low-profile
rim. Tubulars offer weight and strength advantages, but
are hard to fix and maintain. Plus a bad gluing job can
mean a tire failure in a sharp turn, and an ugly crash. Also
called sew-ups.
USA Cycling. America's governing body of cycling. USA
Cycling supervises the activities of all cycling disciplines
(road,mountain, track, cyclo-cross).
Wheelsucker. A term for someone who, while riding in a
paceline, doesn't take a turn at the front of the line. You
might hear them getting yelled at by fellow racers.
BIKE SPEAK. WORDS YOU'LL HEAR ON RACE DAY.
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