cyclist

Velodrome track competitor

A cyclist is a person who rides a bicycle.

The term applies to casual riders and competitive racers alike: Cyclists filled the bike lane during rush hour.

In traffic contexts, cyclist often distinguishes bicycle riders from motorists and pedestrians.

racing

peloton

Main cycling group

  • sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
  • breakawaySudden separation from group
  • stageRaised performance platform

criterium · domestique · drafting · echelon · climber · sprinter · podium · paceline · attack

equipment

derailleur

Bike gear changer

clipless · cleats · saddle · handlebars · spokes · wheelset · tire · frame · fork · helmet

fitness

cardiovascular

Of heart and blood vessels

conditioning · cadence · watts · threshold · interval · recovery · nutrition · hydration · aerobic · anaerobic

touring

panniers

Paired cargo baskets

scenic · exploration · bikepacking · gravel · loaded · long-distance · brevet · navigation · endurance · journey

recreation

trail

Path through wilderness

family · casual · scenic · nature · leisure · enjoyment · social · cruiser · hybrid · e-bike

commuter

pannier

Carrier hung from sides

taillight · reflector · urban · traffic · route · lock · visibility · hi-vis · mudguard · kickstand

Categories
Opposites
mode of transportation

cyclistmotorist

Person operating a vehicle

driver · pedestrian · walker · truck driver · couch potato

Phrases
Family

cycling, bicycling, cyclic, cyclical, cyclists, bicyclist, bicyclists, motorcyclist

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G