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paceline

paceline

1 8.2
A line of cyclists riding close together to reduce wind and save energy
  • noun
  • /ˈpeɪsˌlaɪn/
  • Jargon
translation icon : línea de ciclistas
  • Cyclists in a paceline can achieve greater speeds by reducing wind resistance together.
  • a double paceline
  • a single paceline
  • speed of the paceline

Examples

  • On Larry King Live (a full transcript at The Paceline) on Friday, Armstrong went on the attack.

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  • He'd overcome his inclination to suck wheel and, with a little prodding, had done the right thing, obeying the imperative of the paceline:

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  • To maximize efficiency, it's important to maintain close formation in a paceline during the race.

  • Drafting behind others in a paceline is a key skill for competitive cyclists.

How Aerodynamic

paceline
  • Jargon
1 8.2
echelon
  • Specialized
2 8.1
single file
19 2.8

Surface Forms

paceline singular
pacelines plural

Morphology

paceline = pace + line (transparent) = pace + line

Formed by the clear combination of 'pace' + 'line' meaning a line defined by pace; while specialized to cycling, the compound meaning follows directly from its parts.

Etymology

The word paceline is made of pace ('speed') and line ('a row'). That's why a paceline is a line of cyclists who ride close together to reduce wind and save energy.