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This is a glossary of terms and jargon used in cycling, mountain biking, and cycle sport. For parts of a bicycle, see List of bicycle parts 0–9. 27.5 Mountain bike ...
Bicycle parts. List of bicycle parts by alphabetic order: . Axle: as in the generic definition, a rod that serves to attach a wheel to a bicycle and provides support for bearings on which the wheel rotates.
Glossary of cycling; A. Aero bike; Alleycat race; Autobus (cycling) B. Breakaway specialist; Broom wagon; C. Cadence (cycling) Chain gang (cycling) Climbing specialist;
Track bicycles are ultra-simple, lightweight fixed-gear bikes with no brakes, designed for track cycling on purpose-built cycle tracks, often in velodromes. Path Racers are an antique type of track bicycle. Cyclo-cross bicycles are lightweight enough to be carried over obstacles, and robust enough to be cycled through mud.
Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling in which cyclists ride on paved roadways. [1] It includes recreational , racing , commuting , and utility cycling . As users of the road, road cyclists are generally expected to obey the same laws as motorists, however there are certain exceptions. [ 2 ]
The Maratona dles Dolomites. A cyclosportive, or often simply sportive, is a short to long distance, organised, mass-participation cycling event, typically held annually. The Italian term Gran Fondo is commonly used for these events in the United States, Australia and some other English-speaking countries.
Dutch woman cycling with two young children, using a two-wheeled box-bike. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to cycling: . Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the activity of using / riding bicycles, (at least partially) human-powered, wheeled vehicles (typically by foot pedalling), [1] for purposes including transport, recreation, social ...
A singletrack trail near Woodstock, Georgia (U.S.). A cross-country rider on singletrack during a race. An example of doubletrack. Singletrack (or single track) describes a type of mountain biking trail that is approximately the width of the bike.