DNS:
Destination on a moto sheet that a rider "Did Not Start" in any particular moto or main.
DROPOUTS:
Small, slotted openings, which hold the front and rear wheel axles. On many bikes the dropouts do not appear to be separate parts. They are merely the opening at the ends of two other frame sections: the seat stays and the front fork
ENDO:
When the front wheel of a bike is stopped and rider falls over the front handlebars. (something you'd like to avoid!)
EXPERT:
Highest level of amateur competition.
FORK:
The double-pronged section of the frame, which holds the front wheel in place.
GEAR RATIO:
A number, which indicates the relationship between the two gears and tells you how much work a particular combination of gears will do. (Something you probably won't ever figure out! LOL) Click here to a link to a gear chart to help you
GRIPS:
Plastic cover who goes on the handle bars at the end , to aid in gripping handle bars.
HEAD SET:
Bearing set for which your front end rotates on and your fork/handle bars slide into.
HEAD TUBE:
A short vertical tube at the very front or head of the bike. The front fork fits inside the head tube.
HOLESHOT:
Taking the lead position out of the starting gate and going into the first turn.
HUB:
Cylinder, which holds the axle of each wheel.
INTERMEDIATE:
Skill level for riders with limited experience and ability.
LANE:
Position 1 thru 8 on the starting gate.
LOOP OUT:
When the rider on a bike is on back wheel only, flips off the bike backwards.
MAIN EVENT:
Final class race, after all qualifying has taken place, to determine class placing.
MANUAL:
The act of riding a wheelie without pedaling typically over the top section of various jumps.
MOTO:
a.) A single racing heat. b.) Any riders specific race.
NAG National Age Group:
National Points ranking by specific age only.
NATIONAL EVENT:
Any race offering national points.
NOVICE:
New rider to the sport.
NUMBER PLATE:
Displays riders earned or temporary number for identification purposes
OPEN :
Non points class available to any rider regardless of amateur skill level.
PLATFORM PEDALS:
are the most commonly used pedals for trails, street, and ramps. They have a platform that your foot rests on with little pegs that stick to your shoe.
RHYTHM SECTION:
A series of jumps or rollers back to back on a track that pose as an obstacle.
RIMS:
Round part of the wheel, that the tires attach onto.
ROLLER:
An obstacle on a track that is rolled over as opposed to being jumped.
SEAT STAYS:
Section of the frame, which runs from the seat tube to the rear wheel dropouts.
SEMI MAIN:
An additional qualifying race for classes with multiply groups.( Follows quarters)
SEAT POST:
The tube, which holds the seat and goes into the frame.
STAGING AREA:
The area where the riders gather or are place in ?chutes? for loading into the gate.
STARTING GATE:
Platformed area with a hinged portion. This is where each race commences.
STEM:
The part connected to the forks that hold the handlebars. Sometimes referred to as a gooseneck.
STEP-UP:
A jump in which the landing is elevated about the launch.
SPROCKET:
Same as a chain wheel or either the front or rear gear assembly.
TABLE TOP:
A jump on a track that is completely level or flat all the way across it from the lip to the landing.
TOP TUBE:
The top horizontal tube on a bicycle frame, between your head tube and seat tube.
X UP:
When you turn your handle bars half way around in the air on your bike.