Vocabulary question

[arnaew]

[QUOTE=SnappyPix]Unless this is used in pure racing circles, I must admit that I've never heard water bottles referred to as bidons in general conversation in the UK.

Bidon is very commonly used in Australia. And here, we also tend to bonk in private. If you know what I mean.
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[profàvélo]

[QUOTE=arnaew]

Unless this is used in pure racing circles, I must admit that I've never heard water bottles referred to as bidons in general conversation in the UK.

Bidon is very commonly used in Australia. And here, we also tend to bonk in private. If you know what I mean.
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I almost died laughing when one of my riding buddies claimed, in all seriousness, that she had boinked on a long ride. I wanted to ask how she had managed such a feat, but instead, I just said, "Um, I think you mean 'bonk'..."