I wonder if the word “peloton” is new for some of our students. I realized watching La Vuelta that “peloton” might be used by most of us to designate the collective noun for a group of cyclists, or is it bunch? pack? Das feld?
Pelotón is related to the word “pellet” and its literal meaning is little ball (early 15th century in French). It was borrowed into English through the word “platoon”.
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culture change and sport 2010-2012 
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