Definition

Noun: A person who rides a bicycle.

Usage

The word "bicyclist" is a standard, neutral term for someone who operates or travels on a bicycle. It is commonly used in formal, informal, and journalistic contexts to describe a person engaged in the activity of cycling, whether for transportation, sport, or recreation.

Examples

• The bicyclist stopped at the red light.
• She is an experienced bicyclist who commutes to work every day.
• The race was won by a professional bicyclist from France.
• For safety, every bicyclist should wear a helmet.

Advanced Usage

• "Avid bicyclist": Describes a person who is very enthusiastic and regularly engages in cycling.
  • As an avid bicyclist, he spends every weekend on long rides through the countryside.
• "Seasoned bicyclist": Refers to a person with a lot of experience in cycling.
  • Even seasoned bicyclists must be cautious on wet roads.

Variants and Related Words

• Cyclist (noun): A more general term that can mean a person who rides a bicycle or a motorcycle. In many contexts, especially British English, "cyclist" is the preferred synonym for "bicyclist."
• Biker (noun): This is an ambiguous term. It can colloquially refer to a bicyclist, but it more commonly and specifically refers to a person who rides a motorcycle.
• Bicycle (noun): The vehicle itself.
• Cycle (verb): To ride a bicycle.

Synonyms

• Cyclist: The closest and most common synonym.
• Bike rider: A more informal phrase with the same meaning.

Related Phrases

• "Share the road": A common safety slogan reminding motorists to be aware of and courteous to bicyclists.
  • The sign said "Share the Road" to protect bicyclists.

Noun

1. a person who rides a bicycle