pedaled
Turned the cranks
Pedaled is the past tense of pedal, meaning to operate pedals with the feet.
Most commonly it describes cycling: She pedaled up the steep hill.
Musicians pedal instruments—organists work foot pedals, pianists use the sustain pedal.
Figuratively, to pedal backward is to retreat from a position, though backpedal is more common for this sense.
Pedal-to-chain transfer component
- chainringBicycle's front sprocket
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- derailleurBike gear changer
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
cassette · clipless · freewheel · fixed-gear · crankarms · axle · bearings · platforms
crankset
Pedal-to-chain transfer component
- chainringBicycle's front sprocket
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- derailleurBike gear changer
cadence · cassette · clipless · freewheel · fixed-gear · crankarms · axle · bearings · platforms · flats
propel
Force into motion
pump · drive · power · thrust · crank · revolve · accelerate · coast · glide · cruise
cardio
Pulse-elevating exercise regimen
spinning · sweat · burn · training · stamina · effort · grind · climb · sprint · muscle
pedaledcoasted
Moved on momentum
freewheeled · glided · drifted · rolled · cruised
pedaledstopped
Brought to a halt
braked · halted · stood still · parked · dismounted
- gas pedalVehicle acceleration control
- brake pedalFoot control for slowing
- pedal to the metalMaximum automotive acceleration
- pedal carToy vehicle with foot propulsion
- pedal down
- foot pedalFloor-mounted lever mechanism
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