Velo ?
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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! Webster's didn't have it.?
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Originally Posted by ClevelandGuy
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! Webster's didn't have it.?
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
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Originally Posted by sorebutt
Velo is short for "speed" (Velocity)
Velocipede = speed walker..
Velocipede = speed walker..
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velo is also one of the french words for "bicycle."
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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.
Also the member name of a female track racer known to frequent bike forums.
A shortening of Velocipedio's username.
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