Crit (Noun)
Meaning
A bicycle race held on a short course (usually less than 5 km or 3 miles).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The announcer shouted over the loudspeaker as the riders approached the final lap of the crit.
- She'd been training for months to win the local crit series.
- He took the corner too tightly and crashed hard during the evening's crit in downtown.
- Crit racing requires a unique combination of strength, endurance, and tactical savvy.
- The crowd watched in awe as the riders sped by in a blur during the high-speed crit.