Cycling packs a punch of health benefits, and it’s not nearly as intimidating as some other forms of physical fitness. For one thing, you don’t need to be a super athlete to enjoy it; you can start slowly and easily and build up your strength and endurance over time. It also can be as intense or as low-impact as you want it to be, depending on your needs and goals. Then there’s the fun factor, a buzz that comes from coasting down hills and connecting with nature (and other riders).
If you’re looking to join the biking community, here are some of the most common terms to know:
Crank-set: the sprockets closest to the pedals, which are called chain rings. Cogs: the gears on a bike’s cassette or freewheel that are larger than the chain rings.
A rider who’s trying to catch the leaders in a race or group. Also called a chaser. Sag wagon: a motor vehicle that follows a group of riders, carrying equipment and lending assistance.
Rollers: long cylinders that allow you to practice on your bicycle without the need for roads or sidewalks.
Geometry: the shape of a bike frame and the angles between its major components, which affect performance.
Chamois: pronounced “shammy,” this refers to the lovely pad in the seat of cycling shorts that saves your ass from painful chafing.
Flow: becoming one with the trail and your bike, the feeling of being a part of the trail as you ride over its many features. “Washing out” is when your wheels lose traction, sliding laterally out from under you. A “taco” is a severely bent wheel in a crash.
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