Bicycle & electric bicycle

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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chain suck

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

when the chain sticks to the chainring teeth during a downshift and gets drawn up and jammed between the small ring and the frame.

chamois

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

the soft, absorbent, and usually padded liner in the crotch of cycling shorts. Once made of real chamois leather, the term is still used for modern synthetics. Also called an insert.

chasers

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

those who are trying to catch a group or a lead rider.

circuit

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

a course that is ridden two or more times to compose the race.

blocking

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

legally impeding the progress of opposing riders to allow teammates a better chance of success.

blow up

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

to suddenly be unable to continue at the required pace due to overexertion.

bonk

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

a state of severe exhaustion caused mainly by the depletion of glycogen in the muscles because the rider has failed to eat or drink enough. Once it occurs, rest and high-carbohydrate foods are ...