A sudden attempt to get away from a rider or group of riders

An embankment on a BMX track

Another term for a crash

Abbreviation for Bicycle Motorcross

When a rider completely runs out of energy

A rider or group of riders who has separated themselves ahead of the main pack

When a rider or group of riders attempt to advance from a group of riders to one further ahead

Riders who are attempting to advance to a rider or group of riders ahead

A series of tight, technical turns

Riding in the slipstream of another rider ahead. A rider drafting off another generally expends 30% less energy

To leave another rider or group of riders behind by attacking

A line of riders positioned behind one another to receive maximum protection from the wind

A crash which results in a rider going over the front handlebars

The main group of riders, also known as the Pack, Peloton or Bunch

The combination of gears used between the front chainring and the rear gear cluster

The lowest gear ratio on a multi-speed bicycle, smallest chainring in front and largest in back

A mountain bike which only has front suspension

Taking the lead position out of the starting gate going into the first turn, used in BMX racing

A sudden acceleration, often at the start of a sprint

The final burst of speed in a sprint

A team-oriented move in which one rider begins a sprint to give a head start to a teammate riding in his draft

Used to describe a heat of a BMX race

The main group of riders during a road race

To take a turn at the front of a paceline and block the wind for other riders in the pack

When a rider moves to the front of a paceline and takes his turn blocking the wind at the front

When a rider moves to one side of a paceline to allow another rider to pull through.

A vehicle that follows a race and picks up riders who are unable to finish

A narrow off-road trail which is only wide enough for bikes to ride in a single-file formation

When one rider refuses to take a pull and break the wind for a group in which hes riding

A mountain bike that has both front and rear suspension

The sudden burst of speed before the races finish or an intermediate sprint point

A section on a mountain bike course where riders can exchange parts or receive mechanical assistance from others

When a rider attacks the main pack and creates a solo breakaway

A technique used in track racing in which competitors come to a complete standstill in order to force their opponent to take the lead

An oval, banked cycling track used for track racing