![]() ![]() Musette: A bag filled with food, water and energy drinks distributed to riders in a feed zone Moto: Used to describe a heat of a BMX race Lead Out: A team-oriented move in which one rider begins a sprint to give a head start to a teammate riding in his draft Used to describe the last-placed rider in a race Lanterne Rouge: French for Red Lantern, as found at the end of a railway train. Kick: The final burst of speed in a sprint ![]() Jump: A sudden acceleration, often at the start of a sprint Hole-Shot: Taking the lead position out of the starting gate going into the first turn, used in BMX racing Hard-Tail: A mountain bike which only has front suspension Granny Gear: The lowest gear ratio on a multi-speed bicycle, smallest chainring in front and largest in back Gear Ratio: The combination of gears used between the front chainring and the rear gear cluster A rider drafting off another generally expends 30% less energyĭrop: To leave another rider or group of riders behind by attackingĮchelon: A line of riders positioned behind one another to receive maximum protection from the windĮndo: A crash which results in a rider going over the front handlebarsĮspoir: A French term used to describe the Under-23 category of riders aged 19-22Įtape: A French term for a stage of a stage raceįeed Zone: A designated section on a road course where riders can receive food and water from their soigneur.įeeding: When riders receive food and liquids throughout a race, usually from a team car that follows the race or a soigneur positioned in the feed zoneįield: The main group of riders, also known as the Pack, Peloton or Bunchįield Sprint: The final sprint between the main group of riders in a race, not always for first place Technically, it’s not illegal to ride on the Blue Band, but it is illegal to advance one’s position while riding on itīonk: When a rider completely runs out of energyīreakaway: A rider or group of riders who has separated themselves ahead of the main packīridge the Gap: When a rider or group of riders attempt to advance from a group of riders to one further aheadĬaravan: The line of cars which typically follows a road race includes team cars, race officials, media, medical, VIP and neutral support vehicles.Ĭhasers: Riders who are attempting to advance to a rider or group of riders aheadĬhicane: A series of tight, technical turnsĬriterium: A multi-lap road race on a course usually a mile or less in lengthĭirector Sportif: The traditional name for the team managerĭomestique: A rider who typically rides in support of a designated team leaderĭrafting: Riding in the slipstream of another rider ahead. Below is a list of the most common terms used throughout the sport of cycling.Īttack: A sudden attempt to get away from a rider or group of ridersīlack Line: A 5-centimeter-wide line at the bottom of a velodrome track which defines the length of the trackīlocking: When a rider impedes the progress of another rider, usually done as part of a team strategy to slow down the main field when a team member is ahead in a breakawayīlue Band: The section between the racing surface on a velodrome and the infield. MHRA 'BIF', All Acronyms, 13 August 2023, Bluebook All Acronyms, BIF (Aug. BIF, All Acronyms, viewed August 13, 2023, MLA All Acronyms. Retrieved August 13, 2023, from Chicago All Acronyms. ![]() Facebook Twitter Linkedin Quote Copy APA All Acronyms. ![]()
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