BIKE: noun /bīk/ bikes, plural
Some of my favorite biking jargon
(no, not that kind of yard sale)
Yard Sale- a crash that leaves all of your various articles (water bottles, tools, pump, etc) scattered if on display for sale.
Wild pigs- poorly adjusted brake pads that squeal in use.
Wash out- to have the front tire lose traction, especially while going around a corner.
Washboard- small pock marks in the road that make for a very rough ride
Veggie Tunnel- a singletrack heavily overgrown with foliage so a rider must duck and bend to get through it.
Ugly Geek Jerseys- shirts worn by posers that are covered with advertising logos to which they are receiving to compensation. (GUILTYYYY!)
Trail Swag- equipment or accessories dropped by other bikers and found on the trail. Can be incorporated into a competitive skill-based event where riders are rated for their ability to clean an ultra-difficult section of trail.
Taco- to bend a wheel over on itself, in the shape of a taco.
Superman- a rider who flies over the handlebars and doesn’t hit the ground for a very long time.
Spuds- clipless pedals
Skid lid- helmet
Rocket fuel- pre-ride coffee
Gutter Bunny- bicycling commuter
Gonzo- riding with reckless abandon. Generally not appropriate for singletrack
Handups- food offerings which are typically shoved in the mouths of riders by vendors and friends during a race
Corndog- to become covered in silt, usually after a fall
Bacon- scabs on a rider’s knees, elbows, or other body parts
Babyheads- small boulders about the size of… a baby’s head