List of cyclists

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-cyclists

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport?Professional road and track cycling
2. What is the performance metrics?Includes major championships, records, and significant career achievements
3. What makes a professional cyclist special?A professional cyclist has a strong heart, powerful muscles, and can keep going even when it hurts. They also think fast about where to move and when to use their energy.
4. How has bike technology changed over the years?Old bikes were simple and heavy, but new bikes use light carbon fiber, better gears, and tools that measure power. These changes help riders go faster and ride smarter.

Peloton: The main group of riders in a road cycling race.
Grand Tours: The three major, multi-week stage races: Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España.
Aerodynamics: The study of how air moves around moving objects, crucial for optimizing speed in cycling.