Definition of "peloton" [peloton]

• A platoon. (noun)
• The main group of riders formed during a cycling road race. (noun)

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• "The term peloton (pronounced PELL-O-TAHN) comes from the same root as the English word platoon."
• "But no, a brief review confirmed that the peloton is the main group of riders."
• "About 10 laps into the 40-lap race I made room for another rider and came out of what we call the “washing machine” (when the peloton is constanly moving forward and riders keep rotating, like a washing machine)."