Pinch Flat - This is a flat tire that is caused as a result of hitting an obstacle with a lot of force to the point where the inner tube has been pinched in the rim.

Pixie Gear – This is another term that refers to granny gear.

Points Race - This is similar in nature to a scratch race, but rather the points are awarded to the winning riders within a series of sprints that are conducted throughout various points of the race, and the winning rider is the one that accumulates the greatest amount of points.

Pole Line – This is a yellow line that goes around the inner side of a velodrome track, measuring the length of the track.

Pull - This involves taking a turn in the front of a pace line, pulling the rest of the riders along.

Push Climb – This is a portion of a riding trail where the riders have to dismount from their bicycles and either carry or push their bikes because of either poor traction or a steep grade.

Rainbow Jersey – This is a striped jersey with multiple colors that is typically worn by a defending world champion in a race.

Repechage - This is a second chance that is given to a loser from a previous heat in many match-spring types of competitions. The winner from a repechage will continue on within the competition.

Road Rash - This is a skin abrasion that is caused as a result of a fall.

Scratch Race – This is any race that involves all riders covering the same distance from a simultaneous start. The winner in a scratch race is whatever rider is the first one to cross over the finish line. Virtually all cycling races are actually scratch races.

Single Track – This is a section of a trail that is wide enough that only one cyclist can pass over it at a time.

Sit In - What this means is to get close to the behind of a rider that is immediately in front of you for the purpose of drafting.

Slip Stream – This is the area behind a rider where there is a lowered amount of wind resistance.

Snake Bite - This is another name for a pinch flat.

Spin - This is a word that describes pedaling at a cadence that is very high.

Suspension - This is a system that is designed to absorb the shock on mountain bikes as well as some types of road bikes.

Take a Flyer – This is another way to refer to flyer.

Tandem Sprint – This is similar in nature to a match sprint, however it is ridden with two-man tandem style bicycles crossing over a course that is 1500 meters long.

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