No. 3,692 in Swedish
gruppetta
"Gruppetta" in Swedish typically refers to a small group, often used in cycling to describe a group of riders who stick together for support during a race.
In a sentence
Gruppettan klättrade samlat uppför berget.
The groupetto climbed the mountain together.
The term "gruppetta" refers to a smaller group of cyclists, often in races, typically riding together at a slower pace to conserve energy.
Efter en hård start på etappen hamnade cyklistarna i gruppettan.
After a challenging start to the stage, the cyclists ended up in the groupetto.
Here, "gruppetta" represents a secondary grouping in a race where riders come together for mutual support.
Under Tour de France bildades en stor gruppetta efter ett hårt tempo på första kilometern.
During the Tour de France, a large groupetto formed after a hard pace in the first kilometer.
"Gruppetta" in this context indicates a common phenomenon in lengthy races where cyclists lag behind the lead group and join forces.
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