What is Kom in cycling?
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KOM/QOM. The “King of the Mountain” or “Queen of the Mountain” is the fastest rider for a given segment. The segment doesn't have to be a climb—it could be a flat or rolling stretch, or a descent. If you win a KOM or QOM, you hold that title until someone rides the same segment faster than you.
Also asked, what does Kom stand for in cycling?
King of the Mountain
One may also ask, what is a Kom in strava?
Crown — King/Queen of the Mountain (KOM/QOM) or Course Record (CR) The crown signifies the top performer on a given segment. Crowns are awarded to the fastest athlete to date on a segment's overall leaderboard. Your current all-time KOM/QOM/CR crowns are stored in a special list on Strava for your reference.
Split is a running and racing term that means the time that it takes to complete a specific distance in running. For example, if you're running 5 miles, your time at each mile marker is called a "mile split." Some runners use splits to see if they're pacing evenly and staying on track to hit a specific goal.