Cyclocross - The Steeplechase of Bicycle Racing
Cyclocross is a fascinating bike race. It is carried out on mud, gravel and other surfaces. It is like cross-country cycling . Sometimes you even have to carry your bike or walk it through dangerous areas. Five young people tell you what is so fascinating about cyclocross.
Words
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BMX= a strong bicycle with which you can move freely and jump around
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challenge = something difficult that tests your strengths or how well you do something
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champion = winner
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entire= whole
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fast-paced = here: a very fast sport
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figure out = find out
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goose bumps= when small points come out of your skin because you are cold or afraid of something
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gravel = small stones used to make paths or roads
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intensity= strength, power
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mud = wet earth that has become soft and sticky
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NASCAR = a car racing organization in the United States
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performance = act, presentation
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smooth =soft, not rough
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spot = place
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strength = power
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surface = the top layer of the Earth
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tears = liquid that comes out of your eyes when you cry
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technique = skill
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trail = track
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transition = here: change, to move from one area or surface to another
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turn = curve