I published this ages ago in my previous blog. But I was reminded of it my Mrs M and, taking a look, it still stands the test of time so here it is again. I'll be on the lookout for new terms to add and try to keep it updated.
My note that I rarely bonked in an earlier post caused some
splutters. So just for Mrs M (and other non cyclists) here is a short
glossary of cycling terms and what they do (and sometimes don't)
mean.......
Bonk: Means- running out of energy,
usually on a long ride. Caused by not eating enough, solved by eating
something... Does not mean: bonking
Rollers: Means-
gadget that lets you emulate a hamster in a wheel, pedaling furiously,
getting nowhere but getting very hot and bothered. Used for winter
training, often in garages due to smell of sweat...Does not mean: things
put in hair to make it curly.
Turbo: Means: -
another gadget to make like a hamster. Smell of sweat often mixed with
smell of burning rubber as back wheel engages with a brake of some sort.
Can be very noisy....Does not mean: thing I put on the bike to make it
go very very fast.
Wiggle: Online shop that sells bike parts... Does not mean....
Crank: Bit
of the bike that connects pedals to bottom bracket...Does not mean:
someone who spend his time in garage on Wiggle's turbo rollers.
Assos:
Well known, expensive brand of clothing worn by good self on account of
it being Swiss like what he is.....Does not mean: what most cyclists
have a very big one of, made obvious due to overtight Lycra
Bibs: Shorts
with shoulder straps to keep them from falling down when riding a bike.
Very inconvenient if suffer pre race nerves....Does not mean: proof
that cyclists are all big babies at heart.
Wedges: Something
that you put between cleat and shoe to correct bow legs...Does not
mean..what wearing too tight Assos bib shorts feels like
Cassette: Something
that fits on the back wheel with lots of sprockets. Current record is
12. Does not mean: 70s precursor to cd that made music sound rubbish and
that involved spending more time winding/rewinding/getting out of tape
recorder when it came unwound than actually listening.
Compact:
Smaller chain ring. Used to make it easier to get up hills whilst still
looking like a "real" cyclist. Only drawback is that most compacts are
used by those who are not compact....Does not mean: what lady cyclists
carry in their saddlebags so as to be able to do a quick bit of makeup
before crossing the finish line.
Durace: Top of the range brand of bike bits and pieces. Does not mean: Item sometimes worn when bonking
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