mikwat's definitions

bunny hop

To make pull your bike into the air so that neither wheel is touching the ground. Used extensively in trials. Also used during mountain biking to avoid obstacles in the trail and similarly by road cyclists (with care).

I was right behind Jesse when he bunny hopped a snake. Unfortunately for the snake I didn't have enough time to avoid it.

by mikwat May 22, 2004

take the edge off

The consumption of an alcoholic beverage in order to relax. Also used to describe the practice of drinking a beer in the morning after a night of drinking.

School and work have me stressed out, I need something to take the edge off.

I woke up with the worst hangover this morning. A beer in the shower was just what I needed to take the edge off.

by mikwat June 13, 2004

DH

An acronym for downhill mountain biking.

Snowflake: I'd rather DH because I don't like climbing my bike. I'd rather take a ski lift or shuttle to the top.

by mikwat May 21, 2004

tri

Short for triathlon.

Joe: Why are you training so hard?
Snowflake: I need to get into shape for an upcoming tri.

by mikwat May 22, 2004

wash out

To loose traction, usually while going around a turn. Used in many contexts, including cycling and motorsports.

Snowflake washed out around that last hairy turn and plowed into a tree.

by mikwat June 6, 2004

MTB

An acronym for Mountain Bike.

Mike: Hey Snowflake, why do you need fatty rims and ridiculous travel on your mtb?

Snowflake: Because I brake shit!

by mikwat May 19, 2004

super size

An adjective used by McDonalds and other fast-food restaurants meaning that the largest possible fries and drink will be coming with your meal.

I got my #1 super sized. Can you imagine eating this junk three times a day like that guy in the movie Super Size Me?

by mikwat May 23, 2004