ATTACK:  A sudden acceleration to elude another rider or group of riders.

BLOCKING:  When one rider or a group of riders gets in the way of the other
competitors.  Used as a team tactic.

BONK:  Running completely out of energy.  Also known as "hitting the wall".

BREAK or BREAKAWAY:  A rider or group of riders that leaves the main group
behind.

BRIDGE:  To leave one group of riders that leaves the main group behind.

CHASERS:  Riders who are trying to catch a breakaway group.

CIRCUIT RACE:  A multi-lap event on a course usually two miles or more length

CRITERIUM:  A multi-lap event on a course a mile or less in length, bike
handling and the ability to sprint well are important factors.

DOMESTIQUE:  A team rider who will sacrifice individual performance to work
for a designated teammate.  A pawn.

DRAFTING:  Riding in a slipstream, or pocket of moving air, created by the
rider in front.  This enables the rider to maintain speed of the one in front
with less effort.

ECHELON:  A staggered line of riders, each downwind of the rider ahead.

FEEDING:  A member of the team's support crew in a designated area on the
course supplies liquid and food to riders during the race.

FIELD:  The main group of riders, also known as the "pack, bunch or peloton".

FIELD SPRINT:  A sprint to the finish among the main group of riders.

FLYER: A surprise attack, usually done alone.

FORCE THE PACE:  When one rider goes harder than the pack to go faster.

GAP:  The distance between individuals or groups.

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION: Describes all races combinded in a stage event.

HAMMERING: Riding hard, going all out.

HAND SLING:  Form of changing partners in a madison track race.

HANGING ON:  Barely maintaining contact at the back of the pack.

HOOK:  To move one's back wheel against the front wheel of a following bike.

INTERVAL TRAINING:  The tactic of sprinting, then resting and sprinting again.

JAM:  An extended chase.

JAMMING TOOL:  A device which fits on the hip and is used to sling a partner
into a madison race.

JUMP:  A quick acceleration usually developing into a sprint.

KICK:  A final burst of speed which provides acceleration for the sprint.

LEAD-OUT:  An intentional sacrificint tactic whereby one rider sprints to give
a head start to the rider drafting on his rear wheel.  
That rider comes around the leader at an even faster speed.

MADISON:  A pairs track race where teammates relay one another into contention.

MASS-START:  Any race in which all the racers start at the same time.

MISS-AND-OUT:  A track race in which all the racers start at the same time.

MOTOR PACING:  Usually done on a velodrome, cyclists ride one behind the
other, following a motor scooter, motorcycle or tandom (SEE KIRON)

PACE LINE:  A string of riders who alternately ride at the front and sit in.

POLE LINE:  The innermost line on the velodrome surface.  The typical length
is 333.33 meters.

PRIME: Pronounced PREEM. A sprint within a race for points, cash or a couple of new spokes.

PULL:  To take a turn at the front of the group, maintaining the same speed.

ROAD BIKE:  A bicycle used specifically for road racing and training.

SCRATCH:  The full distance in a handicap race;also an event in which everyone
goes the same distance.

SEW-UP:  The type of tire used by competitive cyclists.  The tube is sewn
inside a tire, so they are one unit. They are glued to the rims.

SITTING IN:  Drafting or sitting closely behind the rider immediatly in front.

SLIPSTREAM:  The area of least wind resistance behind a rider.

SQIRRELLY:  Used to describe a nervous or unstable rider.

STAGE RACE:  An event consisting of several one day races over a period of time
Winner is determined by best overall time (General Classification) for all
races combined.

TAKE A FLYER:  To ride off the front suddenly.

TEMPO RIDING:  Training at a very fast pace.

TRACK BIKE:  A bike with a short wheelbase, no brakes and one fixed gear.

TRACK STAND:  A sprint maneuver where neither rider whishes to lead, resulting
in both remaining motionless and balancing on the track.

VELODROME:  A bicycle racing track with banked turns and flat straightaways.
Includes many stadium-like features and can be indoors (wood) or out (concrete)

WIND-OUT:  A sprint that develops from a gradual acceleration.  Usually
initiated with more than a lap to go.