cycling
Two-wheeled locomotion
Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle, whether for transportation, exercise, or sport.
As a sport, it encompasses road racing, track racing, mountain biking, and BMX, with events like the Tour de France drawing global attention.
The term also describes any process that moves through repeated phases or stages: the cycling of nutrients through an ecosystem.
In everyday use, someone who cycles commutes or exercises by bike.
Two-wheeled pedaled vehicle
- helmetProtective head covering
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
- chainLinked segments forming length
- derailleurBike gear changer
brakes · saddle · handlebars · pump · shifter · panniers · spokes · gears
Pertaining to cities
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- panniersPaired cargo baskets
- helmetProtective head covering
- roundaboutCircular junction for traffic
traffic · hi-vis · lockup · bike-friendly · rush-hour · errand · Copenhagen · Amsterdam
Overnight cycling with gear
- panniersPaired cargo baskets
- routePath from A to B
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- long-distanceAcross great distances
adventure · expedition · saddle-bags · gravel · brevets · trans-continental · waypoints · mapping
Main cycling group
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- breakawaySudden separation from group
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- stageRaised performance platform
domestique · drafting · echelon · criterium · velodrome · paceline · cadence · wattage
Of heart and blood vessels
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
interval · training · workout · aerobic · burn · recovery · intensity · resistance
Path through wilderness
- downhillToward the bottom
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
switchback · terrain · enduro · full-suspension · hardtail · jump · drop · berm
Free time for relaxation
- scenicOffering beautiful views
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- joyrideReckless pleasure drive
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
park · casual · sightseeing · nature · towpath · greenway · pleasure · cruiser
Prohibiting motor vehicles
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
bike
Two-wheeled pedaled vehicle
derailleur · brakes · saddle · handlebars · pump · shifter · panniers · spokes · gears · crankset
urban
Pertaining to cities
roundabout · traffic · hi-vis · lockup · bike-friendly · rush-hour · errand · Copenhagen · Amsterdam
bikepacking
Overnight cycling with gear
long-distance · adventure · expedition · saddle-bags · gravel · brevets · trans-continental · waypoints · mapping
peloton
Main cycling group
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- breakawaySudden separation from group
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
stage · domestique · drafting · echelon · criterium · velodrome · paceline · cadence · wattage · aerodynamic
cardiovascular
Of heart and blood vessels
cadence · interval · training · workout · aerobic · burn · recovery · intensity · resistance · Peloton
trail
Path through wilderness
- downhillToward the bottom
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
singletrack · switchback · terrain · enduro · full-suspension · hardtail · jump · drop · berm · freeride
leisure
Free time for relaxation
countryside · park · casual · sightseeing · nature · towpath · greenway · pleasure · cruiser · relaxation
car-free
Prohibiting motor vehicles
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- activitiesbowling, climbing, exercise, eating, baking
- competitive activitieschess, poker, tennis, golf, swimming
- movementwalk, move, go, run, jump
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
cyclingdriving
Controlling a vehicle
motoring · flying · walking · motorbiking · horseback riding
cyclingstanding still
Absence of motion
sitting · immobility · resting · stasis · stationary
- indoor cyclingStationary bicycle exercise
- cycling shortsPadded athletic legwear for riders
- cycling classGroup indoor cycling workout
- cycling raceCompetitive pedaling event
- cycling clubsOrganizations for bicycle enthusiasts
- cycling shoeFootwear that clips to pedals
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