Spinning: A popular group studio cycling program invented by ultra-distance cyclist Johnny G. And licensed by Schwinn, which manufactures the bikes used in these classes.

 

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Spinning: A popular group studio cycling program invented by ultra-distance cyclist Johnny G. And licensed by Schwinn, which manufactures the bikes used in these classes.

Centerstand: A Centerstand is a stand mounted under the motorcycle with a spring return. When the Centerstand is extended to the ground, it holds the motorcycle vertical with the rear wheel just off the . . . View Full Definition

Roost: The debris kicked up by a spinning rear wheel. Used as a verb, to leave someone behind.

Tachometer: an instrument that measures the rotating speed of an engine in revolutions per minute (RPM) or in percent of the maximum RPM.

Alternator: Electronic generator that makes alternating current by spinning a magnetic rotor inside a coil-wound stator.

Slip The Clutch: To feather or fan the clutch lever back and forth to prevent stalling the engine or spinning the rear tire.

Magnus Effect: The effect on a spinning cylinder or sphere moving through a fluid, in which force acts perpendicular to the direction of motion and to the direction of spin. This is used to advantage in ba . . . View Full Definition

Post Up: To 'post up' is to establish a position in the low post, the area near the basket below the foul line, usually in order to take advantage of a smaller defender. The offensive player usually . . . View Full Definition

Release: (1) When spoken by someone involved in developing a game: Code release (game is declared final and is sent off for manufacturing). (2) When spoken by someone in Marketing or the media: Ship . . . View Full Definition

Spin: Rotation of the ball as it moves through the air, affecting its trajectory and bounce. See backspin & topspin.