8 Cycling Terms You’re Pronouncing Wrong
Untie your tongue with our bike-themed pronunciation guide.
Untie your tongue with our bike-themed pronunciation guide. – By Bicycling Staff
Rear Derailleur
Say “derailer” not “derailyer”
The bike part that moves the chain from cog to cog. You might not think about it until it’s ripped off by an evil rock.
Jens Voigt
It depends on the accent. The man himself says “Voght”, we can get away with “Voyt”
The bike rider with no legs. At least not any that he’ll listen to.
Marianne Vos
Say “Mariana” not “Mary Anne”
Maybe the greatest bike racer of all time (sorry, Eddy).
Pannier
Say “panyer” not “paneer”
A rear wheel-mounted beer carrier. Often spotted in pairs.
Chamois
Say “shammy” not “shamwah” (unless you’re in France)
The padded part of your shorts that makes riding long distances bearable.
Madone
Say “madohn” not “madonay”
Trek’s aero race bike and the weapon of choice for Jens Voigt.
Wilier
Say “vee-lee-air” not “willy-er”
The brand behind the award-winning superbike.
Puncheur
Say “puncher” not “punshyoor”
A powerful rider who excels on short climbs–with sharp bursts or attacks.