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Old 10-06-09 | 08:25 AM
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Learning the Language

So I'm really wanting to get in to cycling as something more than a family activity on pretty days. I want to commute to work, and start doing more trails, etc...

I've been reading a lot of bike forums and such, and like most good communities, I'm finding that bicyclers have developed their own lingo of acronyms, slang, and technical jargon. As a newbie, I'm finding myself scratching my head at a lot of posts.

Any recommendations of a good glossary to help someone new to the community to learn the language?

Thanks!
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Old 10-06-09 | 08:43 AM
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Try this to start.
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Old 10-06-09 | 08:56 AM
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This site is awesome. Thanks!
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