Definition

1. Noun:
   • The sport or activity of riding a bicycle: "Cycling" refers to the act of traveling by or riding a bicycle, typically for sport, exercise, or recreation.
   • The action or sport of traveling on a motorcycle: Less commonly, "cycling" can also refer to riding a motorcycle.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She took up cycling to improve her fitness. (She started the activity of riding a bicycle to get healthier.)
  • The city has built new lanes to promote safe cycling. (The city created new paths to encourage the safe activity of riding bicycles.)
  • Competitive cycling requires great endurance. (The sport of bicycle racing demands high stamina.)

Advanced Usage

• "to go cycling": to participate in the activity of riding a bicycle.
  • We went cycling in the countryside last weekend. (We rode bicycles in the rural area last weekend.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cycle (verb): to ride a bicycle.
  • He cycles to work every day. (He rides a bicycle to work every day.)
• Cyclist (noun): a person who rides a bicycle.
  • The cyclist won the race. (The bicycle rider won the competition.)
• Bicycling (noun): synonymous with cycling when referring to bicycles.
  • Bicycling is a popular form of exercise. (Riding bicycles is a common type of exercise.)

Synonyms

• Biking: (informal) riding a bicycle or motorcycle.
• Pedaling: the act of working the pedals of a bicycle.

Related Phrases

• Track cycling: bicycle racing on a specially built track.
• Road cycling: bicycle racing or riding on paved roads.
• Mountain biking: the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain.

Noun

1. the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle