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pole position

Sports; Cycling

Like in auto racing, the bicyclist at the head of the peleton in a race with a mass start.

prime

Sports; Cycling

This is an award given to a cyclist who is the first to go past a certain point in a race.

pull

Sports; Cycling

This means to go to the head of a pace line helping to maintain the speed of the group.

pursuit

Sports; Cycling

This is when one rider is trying to catch and overtake another rider.

push / climb

Sports; Cycling

A place with not enough traction or too-steep a pitch, on a mountain bike trail, that requires the riders to get off their bikes and carry them.

quick-release brakes

Sports; Cycling

These are brakes that are easy to open up for quick removal of the wheel.

quick-release lever

Sports; Cycling

This is a lever that is used on a wheel hub, and can also be used on a seat post, which replaces a lock nut that allows for easy removal or adjustment without having to use a tool.

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