ABSP: Words - Cycling

Culture > Sport > Cycling

Now updated for CSW19. New words, if any, and new inflections of existing words, are shown in red.

bicycler	a cyclist.
bicyclist	one who rides a bicycle.
commissaire	in professional cycle racing, a referee who travels in an open-topped car with the riders to witness any infringement of the rules.
criterium	a kind of cycling race.
crossbar	the front bar on a bicyle; (verb) to fit with a crossbar.
cycle	a bicycle; (verb) to ride a bicycle.
cycler	(US) a cyclist.
derny	a bicycle with a small motor, used to set the pace in cycling events such as the keirin > DERNIES or DERNYS.
domestique	a cyclist whose job is to support the higher-ranking members of the team.
keiren	an 8-lap track cycling event in which the riders follow a motorcycle pacer.
keirin	an 8-lap track cycling event in which the riders follow a motorcycle pacer.
kermesse	(Dutch) a cycle race held in an urban area.
madison	a type of cycle relay race.
peloton	the main field of riders in a cycling road race.
velodrome	an area for cycling races.
webwheel	a wheel in which spokes, rim and centre are made from one piece of material.

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