peloton
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- noun
- /ˈpɛləˌtɒn/
- Specialized
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pelotón
- Shortly after leaving Gap, the peloton will scale the first of five categorized climbs, the Col de la Manse.
- riders in the peloton
- leading the peloton
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All we knew is that we were okay and the peloton was in five groups.
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That will take the peloton of the world's top cyclists up the famed Front Hill to FLC.
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There is a certain percentage of clean cyclists within the peloton.
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And I must say that in these windy conditions, I would have loved to be in a peloton!
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Pros have to distinguish themselves from the peloton with their results.
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"Luisle," as he is known by friends and teammates, is one of the most attacking riders in the pro peloton.
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The severity of the climbs, plus the fact that the second comes right after the first, will shatter the peloton and could well see a change at the top.
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The runners formed a tight peloton, drafting off each other to conserve energy during the race.
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As the race progressed, the main peloton surged ahead, leaving the breakaway group behind.
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In competitive cycling, the dynamics of the peloton can significantly affect a cyclist's strategy.
Synonyms
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A line of cyclists riding close together to reduce wind and save energy
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Etymology
Peloton comes from the French word pelote meaning 'ball' and the ending -on meaning 'small'. Think of a 'small ball' of riders moving close together to save energy, so a peloton today is the main group of cyclists in a race.