bicycling
Pedaling on wheels
Bicycling is riding a bicycle—a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling.
The term covers transportation, recreation, and competitive sport: She's been bicycling to work for years, We went bicycling along the coast.
In American English, biking is more common in casual speech, though bicycling remains standard in formal contexts.
Turning bike cranks
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- cliplessPedals without toe cages
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- pacelineDrafting cyclist formation
braking · cornering · climbing · descending · spinning · mashing · bunny-hop · signaling
Bike gear changer
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- chainringBicycle's front sprocket
- shifterDevice for changing gears
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
spokes · saddle · crankset · brakes · fenders · rack · pannier · cyclometer
Main cycling group
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- criteriumMulti-lap cycling race
- velodromeBanked oval cycling arena
podium · jersey · cyclocross · drafting · breakaway · domestique · stage · pack
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
gear · sprint · pace · downhill · slipstream · drafting · fast · quick
Paired cargo baskets
- bikepackingOvernight cycling with gear
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- routePath from A to B
camping · saddlebags · itinerary · backroads · scenery · hostel · adventure · maps
Sustained effort capacity
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
stamina · aerobic · training · health · wellness · recovery · interval · spinning
Minimally stressful on body
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- fuel-freeRequiring no combustible input
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- climatePrevailing atmospheric conditions
pedaling
Turning bike cranks
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- cliplessPedals without toe cages
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
paceline · braking · cornering · climbing · descending · spinning · mashing · bunny-hop · signaling
derailleur
Bike gear changer
handlebars · spokes · saddle · crankset · brakes · fenders · rack · pannier · cyclometer · pedals
peloton
Main cycling group
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- criteriumMulti-lap cycling race
velodrome · podium · jersey · cyclocross · drafting · breakaway · domestique · stage · pack · attack
velocity
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
cadence · gear · sprint · pace · downhill · slipstream · drafting · fast · quick · tuck
panniers
Paired cargo baskets
- bikepackingOvernight cycling with gear
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
route · camping · saddlebags · itinerary · backroads · scenery · hostel · adventure · maps
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
calories · stamina · aerobic · training · health · wellness · recovery · interval · spinning · cross-training
low-impact
Minimally stressful on body
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- fuel-freeRequiring no combustible input
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
urban
Pertaining to cities
rack · fenders · lights · lock · visibility · rush-hour · car-free · last-mile · hi-vis
- Victorianaseances, Dickens, spiritualism, Sherlock Holmes, phrenology
- DutchDutch, Holland, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Rotterdam
- Dutch cultureSinterklaas, stroopwafels, tulips, gezelligheid, bitterballen
- kids playplaytime, playing, board games, blocks, card games
- green energywind power, solar power, renewables, solar farm, solar panel
bicyclingdriving
Controlling a vehicle
motoring · motorcycling · flying · walking · sailing
bicyclingsitting
Being in seated posture
resting · lounging · couch surfing · inactivity · standing still