motorcycling
Riding powered bikes
Motorcycling is the activity or sport of riding motorcycles.
It encompasses everything from daily commuting to long-distance touring to competitive racing.
She took up motorcycling after retiring.
The term covers both casual riding and the broader culture of motorcycle enthusiasts.
Off-road motorcycle racing
- superbikeHigh-powered racing motorcycle
- MotoGPPremier motorcycle racing series
- supercrossIndoor off-road motorcycle racing
- enduroLong-distance off-road racing
speedway · supermoto · circuit · raceway · laptime · podium · checkpoint · track
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
electrifying · joyride · daring · high-octane · invigorating · pulse-quickening · euphoria · intense
Protective head covering
- leathersHide garments, plural
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
armor · visor · goggles · kevlar · padding · balaclava · earplugs · hi-viz
Tanned animal skin
- Harley-DavidsonAmerican motorcycle manufacturer
- chopperRotorcraft or cleaver
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- clubOrganization with membership
gang · brotherhood · patch · vest · custom · chrome · tattoo · rally
Rate velocity changes
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- tachometerRotational speed indicator
gearshift · clutch · revolutions · aerodynamics · cornering · throttle · powerband · suspension
Machine producing motion
- exhaustUse up entirely
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
- fairingAerodynamic exterior panel
- kickstandHinged cycle support
sidecar · windshield · headlight · panniers · chain · sprocket · carburetor · intake
Traveling for pleasure
- roadtripLeisure travel by car
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- journeyTravel from place to place
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
odyssey · traverse · cross-country · scenic · route · destination · wanderlust · nomad
Flight from captivity
- liberationRelease from constraint
- independenceFreedom from external control
- solitudeState of being alone
- self-expressionConveying one's inner world
autonomy · unbound · wind · horizon · unrestrained · release · unfettered · unshackled
Sulked or wandered sadly
- trafficMovement along routes
- urbanPertaining to cities
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- commuteRegular work travel
parking · fuel-efficient · city · license · registration · insurance · practical · weather
motocross
Off-road motorcycle racing
- superbikeHigh-powered racing motorcycle
- MotoGPPremier motorcycle racing series
- supercrossIndoor off-road motorcycle racing
enduro · speedway · supermoto · circuit · raceway · laptime · podium · checkpoint · track · qualifying
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
heart-pounding · electrifying · joyride · daring · high-octane · invigorating · pulse-quickening · euphoria · intense · wheelie
helmet
Protective head covering
jacket · armor · visor · goggles · kevlar · padding · balaclava · earplugs · hi-viz · mesh
leather
Tanned animal skin
- Harley-DavidsonAmerican motorcycle manufacturer
- chopperRotorcraft or cleaver
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
club · gang · brotherhood · patch · vest · custom · chrome · tattoo · rally · saddlebags
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- velocityDirected rate of motion
tachometer · gearshift · clutch · revolutions · aerodynamics · cornering · throttle · powerband · suspension · braking
engine
Machine producing motion
- exhaustUse up entirely
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
- fairingAerodynamic exterior panel
kickstand · sidecar · windshield · headlight · panniers · chain · sprocket · carburetor · intake · muffler
touring
Traveling for pleasure
- roadtripLeisure travel by car
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- journeyTravel from place to place
exploration · odyssey · traverse · cross-country · scenic · route · destination · wanderlust · nomad · roaming
escape
Flight from captivity
- liberationRelease from constraint
- independenceFreedom from external control
- solitudeState of being alone
self-expression · autonomy · unbound · wind · horizon · unrestrained · release · unfettered · unshackled · solo
moped
Sulked or wandered sadly
- trafficMovement along routes
- urbanPertaining to cities
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
commute · parking · fuel-efficient · city · license · registration · insurance · practical · weather · filtering
- thrillsroller coasters, thrill, adrenaline, skydiving, bungee jump
- car culturecar meets, hot rod, muscle car, classic car, classic cars
- glove activitiesboxing, surgery, gardening, welding, beekeeping