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10 Things That Will Only Make Sense to Cyclists and Cyclists Only

From the outside looking in, cycling is just a bunch of nerdy people riding bikes while wearing brightly colored spandex. But once you dip your toe into this tradition-based culture, your lexicon will soon include cycling-specific words like echelon and derailleur. It can take a lifetime to hone your craft and master all the essential cycling vocab, but these 10 things are a good start.

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Michael Nystrom

A California native, Michael Nystrom graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in journalism. He is a 2x IRONMAN and has done countless sprint- and olympic-distance triathlons. Follow Michael on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
A California native, Michael Nystrom graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in journalism. He is a 2x IRONMAN and has done countless sprint- and olympic-distance triathlons. Follow Michael on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.

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