long-distance trial
1Trial by ordeal — is a judicial practice by which the guilt or innocence of the accused is determined by subjecting them to an unpleasant, usually dangerous experience. In some cases, the accused were considered innocent only if they survived the test, or if their …
2Long jump — The long jump is an athletics (track and field) event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far from the take off point as possible.Competitors sprint down a runway (usually coated with the same… …
3Long Range Desert Group — The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a British Army unit during World War II. The unit was founded in Egypt, following the Italian declaration of war in June 1940, by Major Ralph A. Bagnold with the assistance of Captains Patrick Clayton and… …
4Individual time trial — An individual time trial (ITT) is a road bicycle race in which cyclists race alone against the clock (in French: contre la montre literally against the watch ). There are also track based time trials where riders compete in velodromes, and team… …
5Randomized controlled trial — Flowchart of four phases (enrollment, intervention allocation, follow up, and data analysis) of a parallel randomized trial of two groups, modified from the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) 2010 Statement[1] …
6Time trial bicycle — A time trial bicycle is a racing bicycle designed for use in an individual or team time trials raced on roads. Special time trial bikes also exist for use in a velodrome.Since the cyclist in a time trial is not permitted to draft (ride in the… …
7Earthdog trial — An earthdog trial tests the working ability and instinct of the small, short legged terriers. These dogs were bred to hunt vermin and other quarry which lived in underground dens. Earthdog den trials involve man made underground tunnels that the… …
8Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. — Infobox New York COA case Litigants=Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. ArgueDate=February 24 ArgueYear=1928 DecideDate=May 29 DecideYear=1928 FullName=Helen Palsgraf v. The Long Island Railroad Company Citations=248 N.Y. 339; 162 N.E. 99; 1928… …
9Cycling at the 1964 Summer Olympics - Men's team time trial — The men s team road race time trial was a road cycling event held as part of the Cycling at the 1964 Summer Olympics programme. It was held on 14 October 1964. 33 teams of 4 cyclists competed. The course was slightly over 36.6 kilometres long,… …
10Motorcycle trials — Montesa Cota 4RT Motorcycle trials, also termed observed trials, is a non speed event on specialized motorcycles. The sport is most popular in the United Kingdom and Spain, though there are participants around the globe. Trial motorcycles are… …
