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Tour de France

Sports; Cycling

The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. It was first staged in 1903 and the tour typically covers around 3,200 kilometres. The race lasts 21 days and is ...

chainline

Sports; Cycling

Chainline is the angle of a bicycle chain relative to the centerline of the bike's frame.

frameset

Sports; Cycling

This is the name for the frame-and-fork arrangement - also named the body of a bicycle

flamme rouge

Sports; Cycling

A red flag displayed with one kilometre remaining from the finish line. Usually suspended over the road.

polka dot jersey

Sports; Cycling

Jersey worn by the leader of the Mountains classification in the Tour de France.

mountain bike

Sports; Cycling

A bicycle with fat tires, specially designed for off-road riding.

cyclo-cross

Sports; Cycling

These are races that take place in the winter over open country, such as fields and woods and there are or should be trails for the bikers to follow. The course should be about 15 miles (24 ...