Sit me and one of my riding buddies within earshot of a non-cyclist in a local cafe and I’d wager our chat would slip completely under the radar. Not because it’s dull - although perhaps not everyone wants to hear about the best waterproof cycling jackets - but because it would be laced with enough jargon to totally baffle any casual listener.
The world of cycling is absolutely stuffed with specialist terminology. That’s all well and good for a tech journalist like me, or my equally nerdy mates, but it can make the sport feel a bit impenetrable - especially when you’re shopping around for tech-heavy kit. Weather you’re looking for the best winter cycling jacket, a new groupset, or maybe the best winter cycling gloves, you’re going to be greeted with a whole host of jargon.
