Definition

1. Noun:
   • A competition of speed between participants riding bicycles: A "bicycle race" is a sporting event where individuals or teams compete to be the first to complete a set course on bicycles.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Tour de France is a famous and grueling multi-stage bicycle race.
  • She trained for months to compete in the local bicycle race.
  • The city streets were closed for the annual bicycle race.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in a bicycle race": to participate as a competitor.
  • He will be in a bicycle race this weekend for the first time.
• "to win/lose a bicycle race": to finish first or not first in the competition.
  • Despite a flat tire, she managed to win the bicycle race.

Variants and Related Words

• Cycle race (n): Another term for a bicycle race, commonly used in British English.
  • The cycle race through the countryside was very popular.
• Bicycle racing (n): The sport or activity of competing in bicycle races.
  • Bicycle racing requires immense endurance and strategy.

Synonyms

• Bike race: An informal synonym.
• Cycling race: A more formal synonym emphasizing the sport of cycling.

Related Phrases

• Road race: A type of bicycle race held on paved roads.
  • The Olympic road race is a classic event.
• Time trial: A type of bicycle race where individuals race alone against the clock.
  • The bicycle race included both a team event and an individual time trial.

Noun

1. a race between people riding bicycles