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From Spanish, literally "head of the race". The leading cyclist or group of cyclists, when separated from (in front of) the peloton. [28] See Tête de la course. Cadence The rate at which a cyclist pedals (in revolutions per minute). [7] Captain The rider on a tandem bike steering the bike. [29] Also pilot. Caravane
European city bike Children riding a bike in Ghana. Cycling, [1] also known as bicycling [2] or biking, [3] is the activity of riding a bicycle or other type of cycle. It encompasses the use of human-powered vehicles such as balance bikes, unicycles, tricycles, and quadricycles.
A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike, push-bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-assisted, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe. By the early 21st century there were more ...
A Whatcom County program aims to provide Spanish speaking students with bicycle training and the chance to earn their own bike. The free program is intended for all Spanish-speaking students, with ...
Bucking bike (with one or more eccentric wheels) Tall bike (often called an upside down bike, constructed so that the pedals, seat and handlebars are all higher than normal)—other types of tall bikes are made by welding two or more bicycle frames on top of each other, and running additional chains from the pedals to the rear wheel.
Portage strap: a strap (usually made of leather) attached to the inside of the bike frame, designed to make carrying the bike over one's shoulder easier; Pulley wheel: see Jockey wheel; Power meter: a device on a bicycle that measures the power output of the rider; Quick release: a skewer with a lever on one end that loosens when the lever is ...
Bogotá is the city in the Americas with the most extensive and comprehensive network of bike paths (Spanish: Ciclorrutas de Bogotá), with a total of 564 kilometers in 2022. [1] The network was initially designed and built built during the administration of Lord Mayor Enrique Penalosa and is now one of the most extensive in the world.
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