What is the name for a group of cyclists?
peloton
In a road bicycle race, the peloton (from French, originally meaning ‘platoon’) is the main group or pack of riders.
How do I find my cycling group?
The 4 Best Ways to Find a Group Bike Ride
- Check With Your Local Bike Shop. A local bike shop, or LBS, is often the hub (see what I did there?) of any biking community.
- Hook Up With a Cycling Club. USA Cycling is the best resource for finding a local cycling club.
- Join a Meetup Group.
- Ask Your Local Bike Advocacy Group.
What should I name my bike?
A good bike name not only means something personal to you, but it is also fitting for the ‘personality’ of your bike….30+ Cool Bike Names
- Zeus. What better to start this list with than the name of the Greek God of the sky himself?
- Raven.
- Pegasus.
- Bumblebee.
- Bucephalus.
- Bonnie.
- Ebony.
- Stiletto.
How many cycling clubs are there in the UK?
Cycling UK has around 1000 cycling groups and clubs across the UK offering thousands of rides and events for all abilities. If you are a Cycling UK member can ride with any of our Member Groups.
What does Cote mean in cycling?
Lexicon of cycling terms
| A bloc | Full gas |
|---|---|
| Col | mountain pass |
| Commissaire | race judge |
| Côte | small hill |
| Chute | see “caduta” |
What is a cycling marathon called?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Marathon mountain bike races, often referred to as cross-country marathon (XCM), are a very demanding form of mountain bike racing covering at least 40 kilometres (25 miles) usually in mountainous terrain.
How do you become a pro cycling team?
Ask your local bike shop where they are and where these people hang out. Talk to them, which will help you make friends, learn about the sport, and join a team. Join a club or team. Cycling is as much a team sport off the bike as it is on the bike.
How many people are in British cycling?
British Cycling now has over 145,000 members and over half belong to a club.