Cycling: English Vocabulary List

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

"Gravel cycling rides on unpaved roads."

"Gravel cycling rides on unpaved roads and combines elements of road and mountain biking."

a competitive cycling event on roads for athletes with physical disabilities

"Para cycling road uses handcycles or tandems."

"Para cycling road uses handcycles or tandems and athletes with physical impairments compete in road races and time trials."

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

"Regular cycling exercise."

"Regular cycling exercise is excellent for improving heart health and leg strength every day."

to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle

"The cyclist pedals up the steep hill."

"The little girl had to pedal her bicycle as fast as she could to keep up with her older brother."

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

"Bicycle motocross is very exciting."

"Bicycle motocross has become an Olympic sport, attracting young athletes from all around the world."

a competitive sport where cyclists race on specially designed oval tracks

"Track cycling races on wooden velodromes."

"Track cycling races on wooden velodromes and events include sprints pursuits and keirin."

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

"Road bicycle racing includes one-day races and stages."

"Road bicycle racing includes one day races and stages and the Tour de France is the most famous event."

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

"Mountain biking requires a sturdy bike and helmet."

"Mountain biking requires a sturdy bike with thick tires and good suspension for rough rocky trails."

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

"Cyclo-cross dismounts to run over barriers."

"Cyclo cross dismounts to run over barriers and riders carry their bikes up steep hills."

a form of bicycle racing on short, oval tracks

"Cycle speedway races on small dirt tracks."

"Cycle speedway races on small dirt tracks and riders use fixed gear bikes without brakes."

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

"The paceline rotates the lead to reduce drag."

"The paceline rotates the lead to reduce drag and riders take turns at the front before dropping back."

the technique of closely following another vehicle or cyclist in races to reduce wind resistance and conserve energy

"Drafting reduces wind resistance for the following rider."

"Drafting reduces wind resistance for the following rider and saves significant energy over long distances."

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

"The bike throw thrusts the bike forward at the finish."

"The bike throw thrusts the bike forward at the finish and can decide the winner in a photo finish."

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

"The standing climb uses body weight on the pedals."

"The standing climb uses body weight on the pedals and the rider rises off the saddle for extra power."

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

"The leadout delivers the sprinter to the final stretch."

"The leadout delivers the sprinter to the final stretch and teammates ride at high speed to position their leader."

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

"Seated climbing saves energy on long climbs."

"Seated climbing saves energy on long climbs and the rider stays in the saddle to conserve leg strength."