endo
n.— «Going over the bars is known as an “endo” in bike jargon, and is one of cycling’s more hazardous maneuvers.» —“Turning Sharp Corners Can Be a Balancing Act ” by Ray Hosler San Francisco Chronicle Dec. 7, 1987. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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