Last week we featured the Dictionary of Road Bike Slang. This week, via Doug Landauer and Jim Frost we also have the Dictionary of Mountain Bike Slang. A few of my favorites are below. Do you have some favorites that are not on the list? Feel free to comment.
auger v. to involuntarily take samples of the local geology, usually with one’s face, during a crash. See face plant.
banana scraper n. low hanging branches, the kind that smear the guts of that banana you put in the pouch on the back of your camelback when you don’t duck low enough.
beartrap 1) v. to …Â Details
Steve Peat (Santa Cruz Syndicate) is one victory away from taking the all-time lead in Downhill World Cup victories after an incredible ride at this year’s second round in La Bresse, France yesterday.
After recording his 16th victory, Peat now matches French rider Nicolas Vouilloz in World Cup wins. He has also moved into first place in the overall standings for this year’s competition.
“I’m very happy to win after such a long time, and happy to break Vouilloz’s record,” said Peat afterwards…Â Details, Pictures & Video
The International Cycling Union recently alerted professional teams that it intends to crack down on new technology in bicycle designs and accessories that might give an unfair advantage to teams with access to the latest breakthroughs.
Similar debates are perennially going on in golf, tennis and swimming because advances in equipment design can significantly affect how well athletes perform. Athletes don’t have equal access to the best training facilities and coaches. Why should a line be drawn denying them access to the latest technology?
Scot Nicol, founder of Ibis Cycles
Gary Hall Jr., three-time Olympian
Frank Thomas, former U.S. Golf Association official
Martina Navratilova, former tennis champion
Craig Lord, SwimNews.com
Eric Hjertberg, bicycle component technologist
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