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sportives

/ˈspɔːtɪvz/ /spɔːˈtiːvz/

Meanings
noun
Cyclosportive

Examples :

""Many cycling clubs organize sportives on weekends, offering challenging routes for experienced riders." "
sport race vehicle entertainment

Related Words

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organize verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/

To arrange in working order.

"To prepare for the big test, Sarah organized her study materials into folders, so she could easily find what she needed. "

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clubs noun

/klʌbz/

An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation.

"My school offers many after-school clubs, such as the chess club and the book club. "

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for preposition

/fɔːr/

Used to indicate the object or recipient of an action.

"This gift is for you."

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offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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cyclosportive noun

/ˌsaɪkloʊˈspɔːtɪv/

An organised, mass-participation cycling event, often held annually.

""My dad is training hard for the annual local cyclosportive, hoping to beat his previous time." "

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

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cycling verb

/ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/

To ride a bicycle or other cycle.

"I enjoy cycling to school every morning because it's good exercise. "

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routes noun

[ɹʌʊts]

A course or way which is traveled or passed.

"The route was used so much that it formed a rut."

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riders noun

/ˈraɪdərz/

One who rides, often on a horse or a motorcycle.

"The riders lined up their horses at the start of the race. "

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weekends noun

/ˈwiːkendz/ /ˌwiːˈendz/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"Many people relax and enjoy their free time on weekends. "

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challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "