road race

[ rohd reys ]

noun

1. a race that is performed on paved roads:

   State Street will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. for the running of the Governor’s Cup road race.

   Last year’s champion driver appears to have lost this year’s Bordeaux-Paris road race.

Word History and Origins

Origin of road race¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

There will be no road-based events, such as a cycling road race or time trials, according to the report.

From BBC

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar produced a stunning solo ride in Switzerland to claim his first world road race title - and become only the third man to win the 'Triple Crown' of the men's Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and world title in the same year.

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The 18-year-old crashed during the junior road race on Thursday and was taken to hospital by emergency helicopter.

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Furrer was a double silver medallist in the time trial and road race at this year's Swiss road nationals.

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The 18-year-old crashed during the junior road race - authorities say they are "extremely concerned" about her condition.

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