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Record 1 2003-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
  • Track and Field
DEF

[A tactic whereby] one or several racers suddenly accelerate to try to put a distance between themselves and the peloton.

CONT

At 2K, former Michigan Stater Jim Jurcevich took a brief spin in the lead, as Shay attempted to join his breakaway.

Key term(s)
  • break-away

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
  • Athlétisme
DEF

[Tactique] caractérisée par l'accélération soudaine d'un ou plusieurs coureurs qui cherchent à creuser un écart sur le peloton.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciclismo
  • Atletismo
DEF

Salida del pelotón de uno o varios ciclistas [o corredores] durante una carrera.

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