cyclo-cross

Muddy bicycle competition

Cyclo-cross is a form of bicycle racing held on short courses that mix pavement, grass, mud, and obstacles requiring riders to dismount and carry their bikes.

Races typically last under an hour and take place in autumn and winter.

The sport originated in Europe as off-season training for road cyclists: She switched from road racing to cyclo-cross.

terrain

mud

Wet soil mixture

grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
sandpitEnclosed play area with grains
gravelLoose small rock fragments

pavement · planks · barriers · stairs · ruts · roots · loam · singletrack · run-up · flyover

culture

worlds

Planets or spheres

nationalsCitizens of a state
cantinaSpanish-speaking region's bar
fritesFrench fried potatoes

beer · cowbells · heckling · costumes · spectators · barriers

equipment

frame

Supporting outer structure

forkTined eating tool
wheelsCircular rotation devices
handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus

saddle · pedals · drivetrain · cantilever · carbon · aluminum · steel · tubular · clincher · derailleur

racing

start

To set going

holeshotFirst to the bend
lapOne complete circuit
pitFruit's hard seed

dismount · remount · shouldering · bunny-hop · sprint · positioning · draft · chase · breakaway · gap

endurance

stamina

Capacity for sustained effort

gritDetermination or abrasive particles
perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation

threshold · lactate · recovery · fatigue · intensity · power · watts · heartrate · suffering · redline

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