T

Time Trial:

Race in which each competitor rides alone and is timed over a set course,with the winner being the one who has the fastest time.

Team Time Trial:

As above but with nine men working as one unit.

U

UCI:

Union Cycliste Internationale-the international governing body for cycling.

V

Velodrome:

Banked,oval-shaped cycling track built from concrete,timber or asphalt.

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