the apex is the middle or sharpest point of a curve 2) v. frequently-misspelled abbreviation for "anodized".ġ) n. The latter tends to "anchor" the rider at his home. Recently, with the boom in urban cycling, many non-messengers have been participating in and organizing alleycat races.Įndearing term to designate a cyclist's child. Alleycats were first formalized in Toronto, Canada in 1989 however, messengers have been racing against each other for much longer. First racer to return with a completed manifest wins. The races usually consist of previously undisclosed checkpoints, which are listed on a manifest, that a racer will have to go to once at the checkpoint the racer will have his/her manifest updated. Alleycat races seek to replicate some of the duties that a working messenger might encounter during a typical day. The term all-rounder is also applied to a bicycle designed to function well for varied terrain and uses, unlike the typical bike today which is specifically designed for a narrow range of use and terrain.Ī bicycle race typically organized by bicycle messengers or couriers. All-rounders are usually Team Leaders in both stage races and classics cycle races. Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain were notable all-rounders Lance Armstrong, Ivan Basso, Samuel Sánchez, Cadel Evans, Bradley Wiggins, and Alberto Contador are more contemporary examples. In stage races, an all-rounder is likely to place well in the General classification. See sky.Ī racing cyclist who excels in both climbing and time trialing, and may also be a decent sprinter. (Both tires must be off the ground or it isn't "air".) Said to be caught or gotten.
#ANOTHER WORD FOR RUNNING EQUIPMENT TRIAL#
Often found on Time trial bicycles or triathlon bicycles.
abbreviation for aerodynamically efficient.Įxtension of the handlebars usually allowing the rider to rest his elbows and benefit from improved aerodynamics. Example: "I really gave it all in the last kilometers, although I didn't think it was possible until I crossed the line. Riding or going "à bloc" means giving it all you've got, going all out, riding as hard as one possibly can (which can be risky for it leaves one in a state where recovery is needed, and therefore vulnerable to being attacked).
#ANOTHER WORD FOR RUNNING EQUIPMENT ISO#
A mountain bike with wheels that are approximately 27.5 inches in diameter, and are based on ISO 584 mm (aka 650B) rims.Ī mountain bike with wheels that are approximately 29 inches in diameter, and are based on ISO 622 mm (aka 700C) rims.
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