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Such cyclists are punning professionals (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trick

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'such cyclists are' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for trick that I've seen before include "Stratagem to take at cards" , "Stratagem - part of card play" , "Skilful feat" , "Kid" , "Deception - round of cards in bridge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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