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noun
The toughest category of climbs, tougher than category 1. One of six categories of climbs, HC, 1, 2, 3, 4, and not classified; not classified being the easiest.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: HC, S
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from French hors catégorie (literally “beyond category”).
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