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ClevelandGuy
04-04-04, 01:31 PM
Was talking to a couple friends the other day and the the word "Velo" came up in conversation and so did about three different definitions of it, none the same. Just what does this word really mean? Sorry, guess were just ignorant! :D Webster's didn't have it.? :rolleyes:

KINGS HOCKEY
04-04-04, 02:16 PM
Was talking to a couple friends the other day and the the word "Velo" came up in conversation and so did about three different definitions of it, none the same. Just what does this word really mean?Sorry, guess were just fu#kin ignorant! :D Webster's didn't have it.? :rolleyes:

Short for Velocipede
Velocipede: an early bicycle propelled by pushing the feet along the ground while straddling the vehicle---any of several early bicycles with the pedals fastened to the front wheel
sorebutt
04-04-04, 02:21 PM
Velo is short for "speed" (Velocity)

Velocipede = speed walker.. :)

KINGS HOCKEY
04-04-04, 02:24 PM
Velo is short for "speed" (Velocity)

Velocipede = speed walker.. :)

Not according to Websters Dictionary
ClevelandGuy
04-04-04, 02:33 PM
Well thank you all very much!
velocipedio
04-04-04, 04:35 PM
velo is also one of the french words for "bicycle."
Oliver_gva
04-05-04, 06:25 AM
In french, Vélo means Bike! As simple as that!
lotek
04-05-04, 07:51 AM
From the latin Velox - swift.

Also the member name of a female track racer known to frequent bike forums.
A shortening of Velocipedio's username.