Glossary of Bicycling - E

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echelon

(French) a line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road.

endo

An Endo (short for end-over-end), is when the back wheel of the bike is lifted off the ground and the bike goes up onto its front wheel only. It can also be used to designate a crash that is similar to an unintended front flip.

espoir

(French: hope) Age category for riders between 19 and 22 years of age.

étape

A stage of a stage race.