tubby n.— «Race on Tubular tires, also known as “sew-ups”—When I was a young buck in college I actually got into a bit of serious cycling and raced for a while. It wasn’t long before I realized that all of the fast guys rode on Tubular tires...
sew-up n.— «Race on Tubular tires, also known as “sew-ups”—When I was a young buck in college I actually got into a bit of serious cycling and raced for a while. It wasn’t long before I realized that all of the fast guys rode on Tubular tires...
nuff-nuff n.— «Rachel simplified for us: “If you’re chewing on your handlebars to stay in the break, you’re probably with good breakaway partners who will make the break stick.” Helen clarified: “Yes, and if you’re able to sing while you climb...
taco v. especially in cycling, to bend or fold (a wheel) in the middle. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
hammerhead n. a committed bicyclist; an aggressive or adventurous cyclist. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
endo n. 1. a bicycling accident in which the rider is thrown forward over the handlebars. 2. an intentional bicycle stunt which lifts the bike’s rear tire off the ground. Etymological Note: Perhaps from end-over-end. (source: Double-Tongued...