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2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Which of the following statements is true regarding cycling shoes?
Many cycling shoes run narrow.
SPD cleats have a three-bolt pattern.
heat should be used to dry wet cycling shoes.
There are four types of cycling shoes; road, mountain bike, recreational, and
indoor. Answer - Many cycling shoes run narrow.
What are the padding inserts within cycling shorts referred to?
Chamois
Butt pads
Seat pads
Saddle pads Answer - Chamois (the correct answer)
What do many cyclists uses to lessen friction and act as a disinfectant?
Lotion
Petroleum jelly
,Chamois cream
Rubbing alcohol Answer - Chamois cream (the correct answer)
When should underwear be worn with cycling shorts?
Never
In cold weather
During long rides
During indoor cycling Answer - Never (the correct answer)
What type of top is recommended for indoor cycling?
T-shirt
Tank top
Full-sleeve cycling jersey
One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material Answer - One made of thin,
wicking, dry-fit material (the correct answer)
Which of the following is true regarding the use of gloves during indoor
cycling?
Gloves are not recommended for indoor cycling.
Padded gloves are not recommended for indoor cycling.
Wearing a cycling glove prevents the palms from sweating.
Wearing a cycling glove can help stabilize the rider when standing or jumping
on the bike. Answer - Wearing a cycling glove can help stabilize the rider when
standing or jumping on the bike. (the correct answer)
, With regard to socks, it is recommended that
no socks be worn for indoor cycling.
two pairs of socks be worn for indoor cycling.
that socks be worn which are thin, wicking, and fast drying.
very thick socks be worn, to allow for bunching at the toes. Answer - that socks
be worn which are thin, wicking, and fast drying. (the correct answer)
Cycling shoes made of real leather and Lorica will
break in a little.
stretch significantly.
will not stretch at all.
require a considerable break-in period. Answer - break in a little. (the correct
answer)
The European shoe sizing standard
applies equally to both men and women.
does not apply equally to both men and women.
is no longer used by cycling shoe manufacturers.
is only used by European cycling shoe manufacturers. Answer - applies equally
to both men and women. (the correct answer)
With regard to cycling shoes, the stiffness of the sole helps
2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Which of the following statements is true regarding cycling shoes?
Many cycling shoes run narrow.
SPD cleats have a three-bolt pattern.
heat should be used to dry wet cycling shoes.
There are four types of cycling shoes; road, mountain bike, recreational, and
indoor. Answer - Many cycling shoes run narrow.
What are the padding inserts within cycling shorts referred to?
Chamois
Butt pads
Seat pads
Saddle pads Answer - Chamois (the correct answer)
What do many cyclists uses to lessen friction and act as a disinfectant?
Lotion
Petroleum jelly
,Chamois cream
Rubbing alcohol Answer - Chamois cream (the correct answer)
When should underwear be worn with cycling shorts?
Never
In cold weather
During long rides
During indoor cycling Answer - Never (the correct answer)
What type of top is recommended for indoor cycling?
T-shirt
Tank top
Full-sleeve cycling jersey
One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material Answer - One made of thin,
wicking, dry-fit material (the correct answer)
Which of the following is true regarding the use of gloves during indoor
cycling?
Gloves are not recommended for indoor cycling.
Padded gloves are not recommended for indoor cycling.
Wearing a cycling glove prevents the palms from sweating.
Wearing a cycling glove can help stabilize the rider when standing or jumping
on the bike. Answer - Wearing a cycling glove can help stabilize the rider when
standing or jumping on the bike. (the correct answer)
, With regard to socks, it is recommended that
no socks be worn for indoor cycling.
two pairs of socks be worn for indoor cycling.
that socks be worn which are thin, wicking, and fast drying.
very thick socks be worn, to allow for bunching at the toes. Answer - that socks
be worn which are thin, wicking, and fast drying. (the correct answer)
Cycling shoes made of real leather and Lorica will
break in a little.
stretch significantly.
will not stretch at all.
require a considerable break-in period. Answer - break in a little. (the correct
answer)
The European shoe sizing standard
applies equally to both men and women.
does not apply equally to both men and women.
is no longer used by cycling shoe manufacturers.
is only used by European cycling shoe manufacturers. Answer - applies equally
to both men and women. (the correct answer)
With regard to cycling shoes, the stiffness of the sole helps
