Cyclechat Urban Dictionary

[Ming the Merciless]

Peddler

A poster trying to sell you a bike.

 

[Chris S]

Aero

A chocolate bar that comes in a few flavours and is eaten when riding a bike and enjoying the view.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Touring

Browsing the forum and commenting and offering advice on multiple subjects the poster knows nothing about

 

[cyberknight]

Cyclechat

Internet social media site where middle aged grumpy cyclists go to moan about life and give advise on what is right according to their own agenda at the time

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Wheel sucker

A poster who jumps on a thread right behind you, puts little effort into their posts, and follows you to the thread’s conclusion.

 

[Chris S]

Regulator - waste of space.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Tailwind

Mythical situation where the wind actually helps you and speeds you up as opposed to it all being your own effort that resulted in Strava times
Never be known to happen - according to most cyclists

 

[newfhouse]

Saddle: a dyslexic’s lettuce and tomatoes.

 

[newfhouse]

Group set: which CycleChat clique you think you belong to.

 

[MichaelW2]

Tourist

A poster who doesn’t know what they are talking about. See also touring.

I resemble that remark.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Bikepacker

Some one who faffs at every opportunity during a tour. The one you are always waiting for.

 

[Dayvo]

Touring - when two rings aren’t enough and you need your nan to help.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Gravel Bike

Like a road bike but slower

Like a mountain bike but not as capable

 

[Milzy]

Gravel Bike

Like a road bike but slower

Like a mountain bike but not as capable

If I went back in time I’d have road bike for road & MTB for any off road.

 

[Drago]

Bikeability

Poor mans substitute for proper training, delivered by people who use the Mickey Mouse Club theme as their anthem.