Full On Conditions (FOC). V. to wreck in such a way that one's person is tossed like a flimsy scrap of cloth. N. a ride that turns into an investigation of your endurance limit. N. the part of the rear gear cluster that allows the bike to coast without the pedals turning, or what you find in the parking lot after a big race. V. to bend a wheel over on itself, in the shape of a taco.
The toughest, most fit rider on earth. The most likely answer for the clue is SNAIL. N. getting in the way of slow down in front of rival riders, to help a teammate get ahead on a breakaway. N. abbreviation for the Just Riding Along syndrome (and then the bike spontaneously exploded), a class of warrently claims viewed as highly suspect.
The racecourse is normally one-half to one mile in length. N. bolts with levers attached, for easy adjustment and removal of wheels and seat height. V. clearing a technical pitch without dabbing, especially if the rider has no previous experience on the route (See also onsight flash, where the rider has never seen the trail before, and beta flash, where the rider has seen or studied the route. "You know, it's kinda hard to stay in your draft at high speed if you don't ride in a straight line. Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. N. a biking computer, usually featuring an odometer, speedometer, clock, and other "important" display modes. Lives with husband and kids next to the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, and a damn fun one to say. Slowpokes crossword puzzle clue. Usually a dumb idea. The Georgio Armani of bikes parts, but you get what you pay for (sometimes). N. acronym for the United States Professional Racing Organization. Or simply wash. to have the front tire lose traction, especially while going around a corner or when inadvertantly locked. N. a state of mind experienced while riding. The largest, most comprehensive cycling glossary on the Internet.
N. a short section of technical road or trail. Organization of USAC. I almost got creamed by a transport there last week. "HOHA members hate mountain bicyclists with a fervor exceeding that of rabid wolverines. 2) v. to touch wheels, or ride in very close formation from the rear. This term is from road touring and, according to popular myth, "Fred" was a well-known grumpy old touring rider, who really was named Fred. N. a bike owner (not even necessarily a rider) who is more concerned with how many milligrams a certain component saves off the bike's total weight than with how to be a better rider. N. overgrown road that is like two parallel trails. Tamiami e. g. Slowpokes at the head of a trail crossword puzzle. Subway power source. "He packed into that snow bank and broke his leg.
Often used in understatement, as in "Well, I suppose it's a fair grunt, but we used to ride it all the time. N. handlebar extension which rests the hands close together over the front hub, which is a very aero tuck. "Be careful of the snowmines -- you know, rocks, logs, hibernating bears... ". 2) v. the act of becoming clean. Common reply: "Trail closed".
N. a woman with breast implants. N. what endo used to mean in BMX: a trick where the rider applies the front brake and lifts the back wheel off the ground; this is the basis for many BMX tricks. Have some catching up to do. "He flailed off the jump and hit a tree. ANSI-1984 is less strict than any current standard. Slowpokes at the head of a trail crossword october. N. a wheel that has been bent badly, but not taco'd. 1) v. to vomit due to cycling exertion. When a rider takes part in a breakaway, where one or more riders scoot up ahead of the main peloton in a race. Usually the result of a novice spud-user failing to clip out in time. Contrast with tubular road tires.
2) n. a wimp who will not have fun, stays on the clean trails. Ignorant consumers buy bikes with them, although they're no more convienant than braking from the hoods, and for powerful braking the stability, steering, and weight distribution from using the drops is essential. A damaged trail "That trail's really thrashed after last winter. N. (from fixed-gear track racing) a maneuver where the rider stops the bike and attempts to remain standing. An 80's term for a particular steep and rough section of trail. If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you. N. the lever that activates the derailleurs.
Even seeing someone do the ride already classifies as "previous knowledge. Won the DH world cup twice. Breadcrumbs, in a children's story.. You Will Know Us by the ___ of Dead. N. an abbreviation for "Bike Store Guy". Misleading name for a pedal-and-shoe system where the clips or cleats clip onto the soles of special shoes. If certain letters are known already, you can provide them in the form of a pattern: "CA???? Now used to describe any uneven pedaling motion.
The enclosure sets aside a moving part of the roadway in the direction of the race for exclusive use of bicyclists. V. to ride with wild disreagard to personal safety. N. the part of the frame that accepts the seat post, and attaches the top tube to the bottom bracket. N. when a male rider watches a beautiful female ride over rough terrain and stares intensely at all the jiggling parts, making him too dizzy to see straight when it's his turn to ride the same terrain. N. short for United States Geological Survey topographic map. V. to "go down with the ship". N. a clip-and-strap system that connects a rider's feet and toes to her pedals. N. the assembly of gears mated to the rear hub. 2) v. to grab hard on the bar ends while climbing to increase torque and traction on the rear wheel. There are probably only ten men on earth faster than her, and she's knocking them off, one-by-one. N. section of the trail that is completely covered with grapefruit (baby head) size to basketball sized rocks.
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