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| Cadence |
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Pedaling rate, in revolutions per minute of one of the cyclist's feet.
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| Chainsuck |
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The unhappy situation when the chain gets caught between the rear wheel and chain stay.
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| Chase |
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The pursuit, usually by a group of riders, of another group that's farther ahead, often one engaged in a breakaway.
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| Chasers |
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Riders who are involved in a chase.
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| Circuit |
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One trip over a course that is traversed more than once during a road race; the equivalent of a lap in track racing.
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| Circuit Race |
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A multi-lap race on a course of two miles or longer.
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| Cleat |
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A metal or plastic attachment on the sole of the cycling shoe that fits into an opening to fasten the shoe to the pedal.
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| Criterium |
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A multi-lap race on a course of a mile or less.
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| Cross-Country |
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Descriptive of a mountain bike race that takes place over trails, jeep roads, and similar difficult terrain.
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