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A rider who sits on the rear wheel of others in a group or on another rider, enjoying the draft but not working. Also leech, leeching. [22] [68] Winter bike A racing bicycle adapted for use in winter seasons. Typically these are less expensive and incorporate mudguards, which are rarely present on their modern summer counterparts. [130]
A cruiser bike buying demographic, typically middle aged male in a white-collar work with a disposable income and usually, grown-up children. [5] Riding pillion (a.k.a. riding bitch; riding two-up) The act of riding as a passenger on a motorcycle sitting on the pillion (a.k.a. "bitch") seat immediately behind the driver of the motorcycle. [6 ...
They work on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and other mechanical components of heavy equipment. Bicycle mechanics: Bicycle mechanics are tradesmen who specialize in repairing and maintaining bicycles. They work on frames, wheels, brakes, gears, and other mechanical components of bicycles. [6]
The American women’s cycling team Cynisca was handed a suspension by the sport’s governing body for “fraud” by dressing a team mechanic as a rider to avoid disqualification from a race.
Drivers race on the apron at Chicagoland Speedway (the area between the white and yellow lines). aero cover See wheel shroud. air jacks Pneumatic cylinders strategically mounted to the frame near the wheels of a racing car, which project downwards to lift the car off the ground during a pit stop to allow for quick tire changes or provide mechanics access to the underside of the car for repairs.
The New York State Department of Labor describes bicycle repair as a "realistic" occupation, meaning an occupation that would be enjoyed by somebody who likes "practical, hands-on problems," dealing with "real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery," and one that "does not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others."
Sleeveless one-piece outfit worn over a shirt, with long legs dungarees [20] overalls, [17] bib overalls, farm overalls Long leg bottoms made out of thick sweatshirt fabric with elastic at the bottom joggers, [21] jogging bottoms, tracksuit bottoms [22] sweatpants, [23] joggers [24] Track suit trousers