Primes is definitely on my list - Prime - pronounced preem, a prize given during a criterium to keep the action going. A bell is sounded to announce a prime lap and usually the prize is announced- if you can hear it. Primes can be cash, prizes, or even points or time bonuses. They can be given at the discretion of the race organizer to different groups in the race. Often a prime is given to the first racer across the line for the lap, but sometimes when there is a breakaway the organizer will offer the prime to the first racer across the start/finish from the field.

Bonking - running out of energy during a ride. Usually caused by not eating enough! When you bonk severely you may suddenly feel nausea, weakness, dizziness, like your legs don't want to work. Avoid bonk by eating and drinking regularly when you are on your bike - if solid foods disagree with you during a race try gels or more calorie dense drinks.

Pacelines, well I'm really hoping they know that one by now. Its the first clinic we do back in December and we make them practice every weekend by doing a team ride

SAG - Support And Gear - a van that will pick you up and take you back to the start finish line, but don't get exicited, you'll never see one of these at a race. If you DNF, its usually up to you to get back, but in most races you never have far to go. If you have a catestrophic mechanical or injury and cannot ride your bike back you may be put into one of the lead or wheel cars for the duration of the race.