A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
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Extreme physical [exertion] to the point of almost giving up. Derived from bike racing in the [olden days] when bike seats had rivets, and in an effort not to [get dropped] one would slide forward on the saddle to exert maximum pressure on the pedals so as to hang on the the amphetamine-loaded Belgian in front of you.
On the rivet meaning & definition 1 of On the rivet.
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