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give a head start [1 record]

Record 1 2003-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Sports (General)
  • Cycling
CONT

Lead out: to intentionally sacrifice one's chances in order to create a windbreak and creating an opening for a rider behind. A racing tactic whereby one rider races at high speed to give a head start to the rider on his/her wheel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports divers (Généralités)
  • Cyclisme
CONT

Frischknecht a fait une attaque qui a assez bien été pour lui donner une avance de quelques secondes sur ses rivaux.

Spanish

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