Tour de France
July cycling classic
The Tour de France is cycling's most prestigious race, a grueling multi-stage competition held annually in France and neighboring countries.
Riders cover roughly 3,500 kilometers over three weeks, competing for the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) worn by the overall leader.
He's won the Tour de France three times.
The name extends metaphorically to any demanding, extended challenge.
Main cycling group
- yellow jerseyRace leader's distinctive top
- stageRaised performance platform
- breakawaySudden separation from group
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
domestique · caravan · echelon · paceline · prologue · polka dot jersey
Main cycling group
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- derailleurBike gear changer
- shiftingChanging position or form
- pedalingTurning bike cranks
drafting · handlebars · saddle · spokes · wheelset · clipless pedals · chamois · musette
Joint effort toward shared aim
- domestiqueTeam cyclist who sacrifices
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- attackingActively engaging offensively
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
breakaway · chase · cooperation · tactics · positioning · timing · energy conservation · team orders
European mountain system
- PyreneesFranco-Spanish mountain range
- cobblestonesRounded paving stones
- pavéStones set touching
- hairpin turnsExtremely sharp road curves
descent · summit · gradients · switchbacks · mountain pass · plateau · valley · Champs-Élysées
Raised platform for speakers
- legacyWhat's passed down
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
legendary · champion · victor · historical · centenary · tradition · Lance Armstrong
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
perseverance · toughness · conditioning · recovery · fatigue · bonking · cramping · heat exhaustion
peloton
Main cycling group
- yellow jerseyRace leader's distinctive top
- stageRaised performance platform
- breakawaySudden separation from group
sprint · domestique · caravan · echelon · paceline · prologue · polka dot jersey
peloton
Main cycling group
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- derailleurBike gear changer
- shiftingChanging position or form
pedaling · drafting · handlebars · saddle · spokes · wheelset · clipless pedals · chamois · musette · stem
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- domestiqueTeam cyclist who sacrifices
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- attackingActively engaging offensively
counterattack · breakaway · chase · cooperation · tactics · positioning · timing · energy conservation · team orders · sacrifice
Alps
European mountain system
- PyreneesFranco-Spanish mountain range
- cobblestonesRounded paving stones
- pavéStones set touching
hairpin turns · descent · summit · gradients · switchbacks · mountain pass · plateau · valley · Champs-Élysées · climbs
podium
Raised platform for speakers
iconic · legendary · champion · victor · historical · centenary · tradition · Lance Armstrong
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
tenacity · perseverance · toughness · conditioning · recovery · fatigue · bonking · cramping · heat exhaustion · hydration
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