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a type of cycling that involves riding on unpaved roads and trails using a bike designed for rougher terrain
cyclisme sur gravier, vélo tout terrain
a competitive cycling event on roads for athletes with physical disabilities
course de para-cyclisme sur route, épreuve de para-cyclisme sur route
to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle
pédaler
a sport in which participants use specially designed bicycles to perform tricks and race on a dirt track
bicyclette de motocross, BMX
a competitive sport where cyclists race on specially designed oval tracks
cyclisme sur piste, course sur piste
a competitive sport where cyclists race on paved roads over various distances and terrains
course de vélo sur route, cyclisme sur route
the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground
vélo tout-terrain
a form of bicycle racing consisting of many laps on a short course featuring various terrains and obstacles
cyclo-cross, cross à vélo
a form of bicycle racing on short, oval tracks
vitesse cycliste, vitesse de cyclisme
a formation in cycling where riders follow closely behind one another to reduce wind resistance and conserve energy
roue à roue, fil conducteur
the technique of closely following another vehicle or cyclist in races to reduce wind resistance and conserve energy
aspiration, drafting
a cycling maneuver to extend the front wheel at the finish line for a close win
lancer de vélo, extention de vélo
an intense burst of speed used in cycling to finish a race or overtake an opponent
sprint, accélération
a technique in cycling where the cyclist pedals while standing on the pedals, usually during ascents or steep sections of the route
montée en danseuse, escalade debout
a maneuver in cycling where one rider accelerates to pave the way for a teammate's sprint
lead-out, bordure
a technique in cycling where the cyclist climbs hills or inclines while remaining seated on a bicycle
montée assise
