G
General Classification(GC):
Overall positions in the Tour decided by the total accumulated time of each rider on each stage.The leader on the gc wears the Yellow Jersey.
Giro:
The Giro d'Italia or Tour of Italy is the longest European race after the Tour de France.
Green jersey:
The jersey awarded to the rider in the Tour who has accumulated the greatest amount of sprint points won in each stage finish.
H
Honk:
A term for standing on the pedals,out of the sadle,to ride up hills faster.
Hooks:
The bottom part of the handlebars used when racing hard on the flat.
K
Kermesse:
Belgian town carnival at which circuit races take place.
King of the Mountains:
The leader of the climbers competition in which points are awarded to the first riders over hills and mountain passes.A red and white polka-dot jersey is awarded to the leader each day in the Tour.
Knock:
Another name for the Bonk.
L
Low Profile Bike:
Bicycle used for time trials that has a sloping top tube to give a low,front profile to improve aerodynamics.
M
Maillot Jaune:
French term for the Yellow Jersey(or the rider wearing it)awarded to the race leader in the Tour.
Musette:
A thin canvas shoulder bag used for handing out food to the riders during the race.
P
Pave:
French term for cobblestone road surfaces.
Peleton:
The main group of riders in the race. Also called the pack or the bunch.
Prime:
French word (pronounced 'preem')for a cash prize awarded during a race sprint or on a hill summit.
S
Sitting in:
To ride in the slipstream of another rider without contributing to the pacemaking.
Soigneur:
A team's masseur or personal coach.