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road cycling competition
road cycling competition
Event that consists of riding a bicycle a given distance on a road as quickly as possible.
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leading bunch
Compact grouping of cyclists at the front of the race.
leading motorcycle
Motorcycle traveling in front of the first rider; its rider announces the cyclists coming up and checks that the way is clear.
motorcycle
motorcycle-mounted camera
Motorcycle used by the cameraman who records the race for broadcast.
motorcycle
race director
Person who is in charge of organizing the race and monitors its progress from a car.
following car
Vehicle in which a team’s coach, mechanics and trainers ride.
bunch
Compact grouping of cyclists; depending on the race, there can be 150 or more athletes.