stage race

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noun
Definitions
  • (cycling) A multi-day cycle race consisting of a series of separate races (called stages) of various types (road races, criteriums, time trials) usually held one stage per day and all linked together by the general classification (GC).

Etymology

Compound from English stage + English race (fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc).

Origin

English

race

Gloss

fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc

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