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Bicycle & electric bicycle

Of or relating to a two-wheeled mode of transportation that is human or electric powered through a gear and chain system.

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switchback

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a turn sharper than 90 degrees. Switchbacks are found mainly on hills that are too steep to be ascended (or descended) using a direct path.

team time trial (TTT)

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a race against the clock with two or more riders working together.

take a flyer

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to suddenly sprint away from a group.

tempo

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fast riding at a brisk cadence.

suppleness

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a quality of highly conditioned leg muscles that allows a rider to pedal at high cadence with smoothness and power. Also known by the French term, souplesse.

time trial (TT)

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a race against the clock in which individual riders start at set intervals and cannot give or receive a draft.

squirrel

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a nervous or unstable rider who can't be trusted to maintain a steady line.

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