One or more cyclists that have attacked to form a lead group. Caravan Term for all the team support vehicles that follow the pack of riders in a race. Drafting Riding behind another cyclist to decrease wind resistance. Describes a rider's overall standing in all events that comprise a stage race. Each individual rider races a set distance against the clock trying to achieve the fastest time.
Riders start at set intervals.
Lead out A tactical move where the rider takes the lead in a race and allows a teammate to draft behind, usually for the final sprint. The main group of cyclists in a race. Also known as the field or main pack. Prologue A very short time trial, generally under 10 km or 6.2 miles in length, held at the start of stage race events to determine the initial race leader. The winner is determined by the best overall time for all stages.