No. 975 in Dutch
peloton
The main group of riders in a cycling race.
In a sentence
Het peloton bleef tijdens de eerste etappe dicht bij elkaar.
The peloton stayed close together during the first stage.
In this sentence, 'peloton' refers to the main group of cyclists in a race, a common term in cycling contexts.
De leider van het peloton gaf zijn team strategische instructies.
The leader of the peloton gave his team strategic instructions.
Here, 'peloton' also refers to the group of cyclists but highlights the role of leadership and strategy within the group.
De term peloton wordt vaak gebruikt om de dynamiek in een wielerwedstrijd te beschrijven.
The term 'peloton' is often used to describe the dynamics in a cycling race.
In this instance, 'peloton' is discussed in a broader sense, explaining its general use and meaning within the context of cycling.
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