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Non-profit organizations

Abbreviated as NGO, and also known as not-for-profit organisation; an organisation that does not distribute its surplus capital to shareholders or owners, but instead uses them to pursue its original goals.They are usually exempt from income and property tax and most often include charitable organisations, trade unions and public arts organisations.

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track!

Sports;

the word to yell when you want a rider you're catching to move over on the singletrack so you can pass.

ALL

Medical;

(abbreviation) acute lymphocytic leukemia

trackstand

Sports;

a skill where a rider comes to a full stop without putting a foot down. On a technical trail, a trackstand lets you pause to decide what to do next. It can be used by roadies ...

ALS

Medical;

(abbreviation) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

triple

Sports;

a crankset on road, hybrid, or mountain bikes that has three chainrings.

ALT

Medical;

(abbreviation) alternating with, alanine aminotransferase

tubular

Sports;

a lightweight tire that has its tube sewn inside the casing. Also called a sew-up. The tire is glued to the rim.

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