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Cycling

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1.
gravel cycling
Noun

a type of cycling that involves riding on unpaved roads and trails using a bike designed for rougher terrain

Gravel cycling offers a thrilling escape from paved roads.

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para cycling road
Noun

a competitive cycling event on roads for athletes with physical disabilities

The para cycling road race will take place downtown this Sunday.

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cycle
3.
cy
cle
Noun

(biology) a series of transformations and events that happen in an animal or plant's lifetime

The water cycle describes how water moves through the environment in different forms.

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pedal
4.
pe
dal
Noun

a flat part of a bicycle or machine that is pushed with the foot to make it move or operate. It is typically circular and part of the mechanism that drives motion

She pushed the pedal to start the bicycle.

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bicycle motocross
Noun

a sport in which participants use specially designed bicycles to perform tricks and race on a dirt track

He started training for bicycle motocross at a young age.

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track cycling
Noun

a competitive sport where cyclists race on specially designed oval tracks

She won gold in the track cycling event at the Olympics.

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road bicycle racing
Noun

a competitive sport where cyclists race on paved roads over various distances and terrains

The Tour de France is the most famous road bicycle racing event.

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8.
mountain biking
Noun

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

Mountain biking is a great way to explore the outdoors.

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cyclo
cross
Noun

a form of bicycle racing consisting of many laps on a short course featuring various terrains and obstacles

Cyclo-cross races often involve steep hills and muddy paths.

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cycle speedway
Noun

a form of bicycle racing on short, oval tracks

The local club is hosting a cycle speedway event this weekend.

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pace
line
Noun

a formation in cycling where riders follow closely behind one another to reduce wind resistance and conserve energy

The team formed a paceline to maintain a steady pace against the headwind.

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draft
12.
draft
Noun

a document ordering the bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone

The seller issued a draft to the buyer, ensuring that the payment would be made upon delivery of the goods.

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bike throw
Noun

a cycling maneuver to extend the front wheel at the finish line for a close win

His bike throw was so precise that it earned him the victory.

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sprint
14.
sprint
Verb

to run very fast for a short distance, typically as a form of exercise

In the final stretch of the race, the athlete sprinted past the competition to secure the gold medal.

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standing climb
Noun

a technique in cycling where the cyclist pedals while standing on the pedals, usually during ascents or steep sections of the route

The cyclist's cadence increased as he transitioned into a standing climb.

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lead
out
Noun

a maneuver in cycling where one rider accelerates to pave the way for a teammate's sprint

He performed a perfect leadout for his teammate.

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seated climbing
Noun

a technique in cycling where the cyclist climbs hills or inclines while remaining seated on a bicycle

Seated climbing allows for better aerodynamics compared to standing.

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