Streckenwahl

choice of route; course selection

noun SHTREK-en-vahl Rare

Usage Note

Streckenwahl in sport refers to the tactical decision of which route to take in orienteering, cycling or cross-country skiing. In event organisation it means the choice of which course to use. A clever Streckenwahl can be decisive in time-trial disciplines.

Examples

"Mit kluger Streckenwahl umging er die steile Passage und gewann Zeit."

Natural Translation

With a clever route choice he avoided the steep section and gained time.

Literal Translation

With clever route-choice he went round the steep passage and gained time.

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