Domestique

Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Glossary · letter D
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In a racing team, a "domestique" (French for domestic servant) would be a "foot soldier" of the team. Domestiques are in the race only to assist the team leaders. This assistance can take many forms:

• Providing a draft when a leader needs help keeping/catching up.
• Carrying extra water bottles and food for the leaders.
• Blocking opposing riders from passing.
• Giving up a bike to a leader who has had a crash or other mechanical difficulty.

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