Definition

1. Noun:
   • The activity or sport of riding a bicycle: "Bicycling" refers to the act of traveling on or using a bicycle.

Usage

• "Bicycling" is used as a singular noun to describe the general activity or sport.
• It is often used in contexts discussing recreation, transportation, exercise, or competition.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She took up bicycling for her daily commute.
  • Bicycling is an excellent form of low-impact exercise.
  • The city promotes bicycling by building more bike lanes.

Advanced Usage

• "to go bicycling": to go out for a ride on a bicycle.
  • We decided to go bicycling in the park this afternoon.

Variants and Related Words

• Bicycle (n): a vehicle with two wheels, powered by pedals.
  • He bought a new bicycle.
• Bicycle (v): to ride a bicycle.
  • She bicycles to work every day.
• Cycling (n): the sport or activity of riding a bicycle or motorcycle. (Note: "Cycling" is a broader term that can include bicycling.)
  • He is passionate about competitive cycling.

Synonyms

• Cycling: riding a bicycle or motorcycle.
• Biking: riding a bicycle or motorcycle. (Informal)

Related Phrases

• Bicycling club: a group of people who ride bicycles together.
  • He joined a local bicycling club.
• Bicycling path: a designated route for bicycles.
  • The new bicycling path runs along the river.

Noun

1. riding a bicycle