Cycling Basics
This part of the bike is where you place your feet.
What are pedals?
The rubber component that surrounds the wheel's rim and touches the ground is called this.
What is a tire?
The name of this famous multi-stage bicycle race held annually in France is...
What is the Tour de France?
A 22-mile loop of multi-use trails and parks around the city
What is the Beltline?
You should always wear this safety gear to protect your head while cycling.
What is a helmet?
Use this accessory to carry various items.
What is a saddle bag?
This component holds the bike's wheels in place.
What are skewers?
This event consists of three continuous stages: swimming, cycling, and running.
What is a triathlon?
A 61-mile paved trail from Smyrna to the state line
What is the Silver Comet?
Before making a turn or changing lanes while cycling on the road, you should do this.
What is a hand signal?
The activity of riding a bicycle is known by this term.
What is cycling?
Using this lever will change the gears.
What are shifters?
This event requires cyclists to ride individually against the clock over a set distance.
What is a time trial?
A 30-mile trail that connects historic sites and natural features in DeKalb County
What is Arabia Mountain?
This item is mounted on the bike to be seen at night.
What are lights?
To slow down or stop your bike, you use this component.
What are brakes?
This is a type of electronic shifting.
What is Di2?
This is an arena for indoor cycling.
What is a Velodrome?
A 14-mile paved rail-trail in central Newton County that connects Covington and Mansfield
What is the Cricket Frog?
This type of outer wear is worn during the cold months.
What are thermals?
This part of the bike connects the handlebars to the frame.
What is the stem?
This mechanical device helps shift the chain to different gears on a bike.
What is a derailleur?
This event usually lasts an hour and is based on the number of laps.
What is a criterium?
A planned 39-mile rail-trail from Athens to Union Point
What is the Firefly?
This item will notify you cars are approaching from behind.
What is a bike radar?